
Malaysia poised to withstand US recession - Tengku Zafrul
Despite rising unemployment in the US, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz highlights several positive domestic economic indicators.
Mon Aug 12 2024

China to help cushion recession impact on Malaysia's economy
A strong Malaysia-China economic relationship is expected to help the country face and overcome the adverse effects of a US recession.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Consider This: Economic Sentiment - Growth or Gloom?
A recent survey by market research agency, Ipsos, revealed that two-thirds (68%) of Malaysians believe the economy is in a recession, despite official reports of 3.7% economic growth last year. Why is there such a stark contrast between consumer sentiment and economic data? And how do we reconcile the lived experiences of Malaysians with these seemingly positive economic indicators? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming, Pro Vice-Chancellor of External Engagement for Taylor's University, and Ibrahim ‘Ben’ Suffian, Co-founder & Programmes Director of Merdeka Center for Opinion Research.
Mon Jul 01 2024

UK economy performs worse than initial estimates in last two quarters
The UK economy shrank between July and September, raising the risk of the country dipping into a recession, according to revised official figures.
Fri Dec 22 2023

Malaysia not going into recession, growth set to continue in 2023 - BNM governor
Nor Shamsiah said Malaysia is unlikely to go into a recession this year as sustained domestic demand and spending are set to continue anchoring growth.
Fri Feb 10 2023

Malaysia confident of positive growth and avoiding recession in 2023 despite global headwinds - Tengku Zafrul
Malaysia is confident of achieving positive growth and avoid a recession this year despite having to navigate through global headwinds.
Sun Feb 05 2023

Musk outlines Tesla's recession playbook: Claw back costs
Musk and other executives outlined plans to reshape the electric vehicle maker's cost base after slashing prices up to 20 pct.
Thu Jan 26 2023

2023 outlook and investment opportunities
Despite fears of a global recession, Patrick Chang, Chief Investment Officer Equities of Principal Southeast Asia, remains optimistic of 2023's outlook.
Tue Jan 17 2023

IATA's Geneva gathering to chart airline industry's future
While the lifting of travel restrictions has brought relief to the aviation industry, airlines continue to see threats from inflation, the risk of recession, and foreign exchange volatility.
Mon Dec 05 2022

Malaysia not expecting recession in 2023 - BNM Governor
Nor Shamsiah said Malaysia has started to see signs of demand-driven inflation amid a high deposit environment.
Fri Nov 11 2022

Malaysia unlikely to go into recession due to economic diversification
Malaysia is not likely to slip into a recession due to the diversified structure of its economy which is less dependent on commodities, aside from its pragmatic and responsive policies.
Wed Sep 14 2022
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[COLUMNIST] Symptoms of recession or possibly stagflation?
It's still way too early to tell whether M'sia remains consistently on a positive economic trajectory for Q3 & Q4 2022 as well as next year.
Tue Sep 06 2022

Liz Truss vows tax cuts after winning vote to be next British PM
Truss takes over as the country faces a cost of living crisis, industrial unrest, a recession and war in Europe, where Britain has been a leading backer of Ukraine.
Mon Sep 05 2022

As global economic growth slows, will Malaysia head for a recession?
Supply chain disruptions, rising inflation as well as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine have raised concerns over the gloomy global economic outlook.
Thu Aug 11 2022

UK PM hopefuls Sunak and Truss clash over recession warning in debate
Truss is up against Sunak to win the votes of 200,000 members of the Conservative Party who will choose Britain's next PM by Sept. 5.
Fri Aug 05 2022

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child
According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei
This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy, says Elon Musk.
Fri Feb 21 2025