[COLUMNIST] A simulated or guided peg - neither soft nor hard
Simulated pegging should be explored in a timely, targeted and temporary manner in tandem with further liberalisation of capital controls.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Malaysia signs joint declaration on the expansion of FTA with Turkey - MITI
The signing of the Joint Declaration marks a resolute commitment from both countries to continue to take the path of progressive liberalisation.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Export conversion rule, a few other liberalisation measures axed to boost FDI - BNM
BNM today announced today the removal of export conversion rule along with a few other liberalisation measures starting April 15.
Wed Mar 31 2021
Time to revisit cabotage policy liberalisation in Sabah
With shorter repair time of undersea cable, Sabah would be able to capture numerous new and enormous opportunities.
Sat Dec 12 2020
2,300 cloned cars seized from 2016 to July 2017
However, he was confident that the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) system to be implemented in the country soon would help solve the problem which he described as worrying.
Thu Jul 06 2017
Good driver to benefit from motor insurance liberalisation
The liberalisation of motor insurance would make Malaysians more accountable for their vehicles, said Malaysian Insurance Institute (MII).
Wed Jul 05 2017
Motor insurance liberalisation benefits consumers - Hamzah
Minister of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism (MDTCC) Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin says under the previous system, vehicle insurance was based on motor tariff.
Tue Jul 04 2017
Bank Negara's liberalisation actions stabilises the ringgit - UOB
UOB argues that Bank Negara Malaysias (BNM) actions on liberalisation of the bond and forex hedging requirements that took effect in May this year made the ringgit sentiment stronger.
Tue Jun 27 2017
BNM introduces flexible pricing for motor insurance
The premium for motor third party product, however, would continue to be subjected to tariff rates.
Fri Apr 21 2017
RCEP to provide better access, market liberalisation to Malaysia
Malaysia would enjoy better access and market liberalisation under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) than the commitments under the ASEAN Free-Trade Agreement (FTA), the Dewan Rak
Thu Mar 09 2017
Home Ministry ready to help JAKIM to probe man claims to be Imam Mahdi - Ahmad Zahid
The Home Ministry is ready to cooperate with JAKIM to stop the activities of an Indonesian Muhammad Zubir Amir Amir Abdullah who claimed to be Imam Mahdi.
Sat Dec 19 2015
TPP cost benefit analysis report proves liberalisation good for rakyat
IDEAS Chief Executive Officer Wan Saiful Wan Jan said this result only reiterated what the organisation believed all along.
Mon Dec 07 2015
Bursa Malaysia expected to trade cautiously next week
The merger of CIMB, RHB and MBSB should kick-start new government reforms and a liberalisation wave to boost investor confidence next week.
Sat Jul 12 2014
Najib announces further measures to promote investment
Datuk Seri Najib Razak today announced further liberalisation to promote investment in a broader spectrum of assets and capacity building.
Mon Jun 09 2014
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024