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Could MAS lose the 'Malaysia' in its name?

Could MAS lose the 'Malaysia' in its name?

PARLIAMENT | PM says the government does not favour this, but all options will be considered.

Proton looking to establish assembly plant in Pakistan

Proton looking to establish assembly plant in Pakistan

Dr M says the combined populations of M'sia and Pakistan make it a very large consumer market.

T'ganu wants more local contractors involved in ECRL

T'ganu wants more local contractors involved in ECRL

MB Ahmad Samsuri believes the current 40pct allocation is insufficient to mobilise the state economy.

Homeowners file originating summons against PR1MA

Homeowners file originating summons against PR1MA

They say the discounts and rebates for new owners have caused their properties to be devalued.

Deutsche Bank axes whole teams in Asia-Pacific as 18,000 job cuts begin

Deutsche Bank axes whole teams in Asia-Pacific as 18,000 job cuts begin

The cuts are part of a massive €7.4 billion restructuring plan.

Bank Negara expected to maintain overnight policy rate

Bank Negara expected to maintain overnight policy rate

Standard Chartered Global Research believes that despite risks to growth, the rate cut in May was preemptive.

Taxman won't be smiling when he comes knocking, dodgers warned

Taxman won't be smiling when he comes knocking, dodgers warned

PARLIAMENT | Deputy finance minister says hard approach will come into effect when voluntary disclosure programme ends.

1MDB weighs on gov't acceptance of foreign investment

1MDB weighs on gov't acceptance of foreign investment

The government is now cautious about incoming investments lest it is illegal, says minister.

Remove e-hailing rules and help 200,000 earn more

Remove e-hailing rules and help 200,000 earn more

COMMENT | "Transport Minister Anthony Loke’s puzzling suppression of the e-hailing industry will crimp the growth of a valuable service to ease transport woes,"

Ex-AirAsia man meets Dr M over plan to revive Malaysia Airlines

Ex-AirAsia man meets Dr M over plan to revive Malaysia Airlines

A proposal was submitted by a group of businessmen led by former AirAsia Group Bhd chairman Pahamin A Rajab.

Cost of complying with anti-money laundering in M'sia: RM3.68b

Cost of complying with anti-money laundering in M'sia: RM3.68b

This is the cost faced by M'sian financial services firms, according to a study by LexisNexis Risk Solutions.

MIDF: Malaysia's economic direction clearer now

MIDF: Malaysia's economic direction clearer now

Current focus on free market, quality investment and high productivity expected to boost growth.

PNS aiming to transform GLC employees into entrepreneurs

PNS aiming to transform GLC employees into entrepreneurs

Agency in talks with four companies to roll out the new franchise model by November.

Foreign fund outflow slows over holiday-shortened week

Foreign fund outflow slows over holiday-shortened week

Investors are turning to safer instruments such as bonds and US dollar due to global uncertainties.

Malaysia is a friend of China, welcomes more investments - Dr Mahathir

Malaysia is a friend of China, welcomes more investments - Dr Mahathir

Despite a change of government, the policy regarding business and investments remains largely the same.

Report: Bandar Malaysia project to be revived

Report: Bandar Malaysia project to be revived

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has since confirmed the report.

Gov't should get out of business - and stay out

Gov't should get out of business - and stay out

COMMENT | Which civil servants are trained to act on some of the routine needs of business organisations?
Multiracial business collaborations can prevent monopolies - Radzi

Multiracial business collaborations can prevent monopolies - Radzi

PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister says strategic bumi, non-bumi partnerships would encourage competition.

Seafield temple a saga of flawed business motives

Seafield temple a saga of flawed business motives

LETTER | Humanity must respect, honour and protect legacy. You cannot sell it.
Alibaba Group announces executive chair succession plan

Alibaba Group announces executive chair succession plan

Founder Jack Ma issues public letter explaining transition to Daniel Zhang, thanks employees and customers for support. 

M'sia to be business-friendly, will curb corruption, says Dr M

M'sia to be business-friendly, will curb corruption, says Dr M

The PM says the gov't will ensure a clean business environment and fair play.

Indian business network seeks funding from gov't

Indian business network seeks funding from gov't

1MINE need funding of RM80,000 annually to operate its business training activities, says its chief S Gopinath.

After arrest warrant issued, Ting confirms future attendance in court

After arrest warrant issued, Ting confirms future attendance in court

UPDATED 5.05PM | 'They want me to be there, I'll be there,' the property developer reportedly says.

Petronas: Canadian investment not yet finalised

Petronas: Canadian investment not yet finalised

Petronas is ‘exploring options’ in the North American liquefied natural gas industry.