Malaysia's real GDP to rise 4.3 pct in 2024 on higher global export demand
According to IMF, this would mainly be driven by higher global export demand, particularly from the technology sector.
Wed Oct 18 2023
Recalibrating Malaysia Beyond 2020
International bodies such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund have revised upwards real GDP growth projections for Malaysia in 2021 up to 6.7 and 7 per cent, respectively.
Fri Mar 05 2021
EPF'S Nurhisham Hussein: Peak Children, Just Like Peak Oil is an Economic Worry
PF Chief Economist Nurhisham Hussein tells AWANI Reviews Ibrahim Sani that Japan and Scandinavia nurture their children at a very early age to overcome the phenomena of Peak Children
Fri Feb 23 2018
Malaysia's real GDP to pick up to 4.8 percent this year, says RHB Research
The target was also set on account of a pick-up in domestic demand as higher export growth would trickle down to an improvement in consumer spending and private investment.
Fri Jun 09 2017
Malaysia's GDP to recover to 4.3 per cent in second half - Affin Hwang
Affin Hwang Capital expects Malaysias real GDP growth to recover from 4.1 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in the first half 2016 (1H16), to around 4.3 per cent in the second, bringing full-year growth.
Fri Sep 02 2016
Real GDP to grow moderately at 4.2 pct this year
The growth will be underpinned by private investment growth of 5.6 percent and private consumption growth of 5.2 percent, MIER says.
Thu Apr 21 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024