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World Bank appoints Judith Green as country manager for Malaysia

World Bank appoints Judith Green as country manager for Malaysia

The newly created position will have Judith Green based in World Bank Group's inclusive growth and sustainable finance hub in Kuala Lumpur.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Israel-Hezbollah conflict cost Lebanon $8.5 billion, World Bank says

Israel-Hezbollah conflict cost Lebanon $8.5 billion, World Bank says

Direct physical damage in Lebanon amounts to at least $3.4 billion, the Damage and Loss Assessment conducted by the World Bank said.
Fri Nov 15 2024
IMF chief says world economy at risk of low-growth malaise, rising dissatisfaction

IMF chief says world economy at risk of low-growth malaise, rising dissatisfaction

The IMF releases new economic forecasts showing that global GDP growth will decline slightly by 20.9 to 3.1 pct from 3.2 pct this year.
Fri Oct 25 2024
DAT will accelerate Malaysia's high-income nation target - World Bank

DAT will accelerate Malaysia's high-income nation target - World Bank

World Bank has prepared a report on the integration and adoption of digital technology into agriculture, says Dr Zafer Mustafaoglu.
Mon Oct 14 2024
AWANI Tonight: World Bank upgrades M'sia GDP forecast to 4.9%

AWANI Tonight: World Bank upgrades M'sia GDP forecast to 4.9%

The World Bank has upgraded Malaysia’s economic growth forecast to 4.9% in 2024, an increase from its initial 4.3% prediction set in April.
Tue Oct 08 2024
AWANI Tonight: 8 Oct 2024

AWANI Tonight: 8 Oct 2024

#AWANITonight with @_farhanasheikh

1. World Bank upgrades M'sia GDP forecast to 4.9%
2. GISB: Selangor forms task force for victim rehabilitation

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Tue Oct 08 2024
World Bank upgrades Malaysia’s GDP growth forecast to 4.9 pct in 2024

World Bank upgrades Malaysia’s GDP growth forecast to 4.9 pct in 2024

Apurva Sanghi says both domestic and external factors back the upgraded growth forecast as the global economy is doing much better.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Malaysia's official reserve assets at US$116.77bil as at end-August 2024 - BNM

Malaysia's official reserve assets at US$116.77bil as at end-August 2024 - BNM

According to Bank Negara Malaysia, projected foreign currency inflows amount to US$2.58 billion in the next 12 months.
Mon Sep 30 2024
MOH launches National Health Demand and Supply study

MOH launches National Health Demand and Supply study

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has launched phase one of the National Health Demand and Supply in collaboration with the World Bank Group.
Fri Jun 28 2024
Think City and World Bank Release Joint Policy Paper -  Rethinking Malaysian cities for sustainable development

Think City and World Bank Release Joint Policy Paper - Rethinking Malaysian cities for sustainable development

This collaborative effort aims at advocating for a spatial approach to inclusive and sustainable economic growth via Malaysian cities.
Tue Jun 18 2024
World Bank says 1.8 mil additional Ukrainians in poverty as Russia's war drags on

World Bank says 1.8 mil additional Ukrainians in poverty as Russia's war drags on

The situation would be much worse if Ukraine had not received substantial foreign budget support to pay old-age pensions and salaries.
Fri May 31 2024
DPM Fadillah discusses sustainable water management with World Bank, UNECE in Bali

DPM Fadillah discusses sustainable water management with World Bank, UNECE in Bali

Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof the meeting aims establish agreements for further discussions to explore forms of cooperation.
Tue May 21 2024
Vietnam forfeits billions of dollars in foreign aid amid anti-graft freeze, document says

Vietnam forfeits billions of dollars in foreign aid amid anti-graft freeze, document says

The anti-graft drive has created a sort of paralysis, in which bureaucrats are slow to approve or advance initiatives.
Fri May 17 2024
[LETTER TO EDITOR] Reform the education sector or it will continue to lag behind in crucial aspects

[LETTER TO EDITOR] Reform the education sector or it will continue to lag behind in crucial aspects

Immediate reforms in the education sector need to be addressed seriously or Malaysia continues to lag far behind in crucial aspects.
Mon May 13 2024
[COLUMNIST] Reviving our hope in Malaysia’s talent development

[COLUMNIST] Reviving our hope in Malaysia’s talent development

Malaysia should adopt these values to cultivate a robust educational ecosystem that not only nurture cognitive aptitude but also the emotional intelligence of its children and youths.
Fri May 10 2024
Malaysia, Uzbekistan agree to elevate ties to strategic partnership

Malaysia, Uzbekistan agree to elevate ties to strategic partnership

Malaysia and Uzbekistan noted active cooperation on key issues within international bodies, especially the UN and OIC.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Musk's dad says he arranged son's call with South African leader

Musk's dad says he arranged son's call with South African leader

Trump's post claiming South Africa is "confiscating land" and mistreating "certain classes" triggers sudden flurry of backdoor diplomacy.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Israel PM Netanyahu says peace with Saudi Arabia is achievable

Israel PM Netanyahu says peace with Saudi Arabia is achievable

I think peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia is not only feasible, I think it's going to happen, says Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump says UN has to 'get its act together,' UN pushes back

Trump says UN has to 'get its act together,' UN pushes back

US President Donald Trump criticises the United Nations as "not being well run".
Wed Feb 05 2025
Police use latest tech to assist in renewed investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's case

Police use latest tech to assist in renewed investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's case

Police says the technology could produce a clearer picture of the location where Teoh Beng Hock was found dead 15 years ago digitally.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Family of American killed on Malaysian Airlines flight can sue Russian bank, US court rules

Family of American killed on Malaysian Airlines flight can sue Russian bank, US court rules

The flight was shot down over DPR-controlled territory in eastern Ukraine by a surface-to-air missile, killing all 298 people on board.
Wed Feb 05 2025
FLOODCOM: M'sia's first floating flood disaster command centre using nuclear technology

FLOODCOM: M'sia's first floating flood disaster command centre using nuclear technology

The floating flood disaster command centre incorporates nuclear technology to accelerate emergency response and coordination during floods.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Saudi Arabia says it won't establish ties with Israel without creation of Palestinian state

Saudi Arabia says it won't establish ties with Israel without creation of Palestinian state

Saudi Crown Prince affirms kingdom's stance in a "clear, explicit manner" with no room for interpretation, says foreign ministry.
Wed Feb 05 2025
What are five new critical metal exports restricted by China?

What are five new critical metal exports restricted by China?

China announced sweeping export restrictions targeting five metals used across defence, clean energy and other industries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump, in shock announcement, says US wants to take over Gaza Strip

Trump, in shock announcement, says US wants to take over Gaza Strip

The US will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it too, says US President Donald Trump.
Wed Feb 05 2025