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ASEAN Logistics Companies awarded for supporting ASEAN economic integration

ASEAN Logistics Companies awarded for supporting ASEAN economic integration

The Ambassador of the European Union to ASEAN, H.E. Igor Driesmans and the Deputy Secretary General for ASEAN Economic Community, H.E. Satvinder Sigh, presented the ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS) Gold Partner awards to two ASEAN logistics companies from Malaysia and Thailand.
The cashless system can improve country's corruption index - expert

The cashless system can improve country's corruption index - expert

Every digital transaction is recorded, notes the UPM economics professor.
YOURSAY | Money, money, money - Economics 101 for Wan Fayhsal

YOURSAY | Money, money, money - Economics 101 for Wan Fayhsal

‘Malaysia, under PN, seems determined to outdo Zimbabwe.’
RCEP to be signed during 37th Asean Summit - Hishammuddin

RCEP to be signed during 37th Asean Summit - Hishammuddin

Once signed, the RCEP will be the world's largest free-trade agreement, encompassing close to half of the world’s population.

MP SPEAKS | Responding to the Covid economy: Understanding supply and demand shocks

MP SPEAKS | Responding to the Covid economy: Understanding supply and demand shocks

Conventional economic measures may work differently in an economy changed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

MCO-related economic decisions went through Health Ministry, says Azmin

MCO-related economic decisions went through Health Ministry, says Azmin

CORONAVIRUS | Health Ministry representative was also present during the special committee meetings.

PM announces RM10b cash handouts for B40, M40 starting April

PM announces RM10b cash handouts for B40, M40 starting April

CORONAVIRUS | The payments ranging from RM500 to RM1,600, including for singles, will be paid in two tranches.

US accuses Huawei of stealing trade secrets, assisting Iran

US accuses Huawei of stealing trade secrets, assisting Iran

New trade secret theft charges relate to Internet router source code, cellular antenna technology, and robotics.

World Bank's findings warrant urgent action from gov't, notes Anwar

World Bank's findings warrant urgent action from gov't, notes Anwar

He says government must ensure funds are directed towards and ultimately reach their intended recipients.

Bank Negara appoints Fraziali Ismail as assistant governor

Bank Negara appoints Fraziali Ismail as assistant governor

He replaces Donald Joshua Jaganathan, who is retiring on Nov 4 after 36 years of service.

Anwar wants Azmin, EPU to review 'failed' economic policies

Anwar wants Azmin, EPU to review 'failed' economic policies

PKR president says one 'fatally flawed' policy is the NEP.

Non-bumi product boycott not effective, will only provoke anger, says Mahathir

Non-bumi product boycott not effective, will only provoke anger, says Mahathir

UPDATED 12.19AM | He urges a stop to a movement advocating for products made by non-bumis to be boycotted. 

Survey: Most M’sian consumers willing to join news loyalty programmes

Survey: Most M’sian consumers willing to join news loyalty programmes

SURVEY | In total, 87pct of respondents say they would participate in such programmes organised by a news outlet.

Urban migration no pot of gold, say analysts

Urban migration no pot of gold, say analysts

In fact, it may be a case of from the frying pan into the fire, they say.

Nik Mohd Hasyudeen is new Tabung Haji CEO

Nik Mohd Hasyudeen is new Tabung Haji CEO

He succeeds Zukri Samat who has terminated his contract of service for health reasons.
Europe should congratulate us for our oil palms

Europe should congratulate us for our oil palms

LETTER | Our rubber, oil palm and durian trees are just as effective as any jungle tree in absorbing carbon dioxide.

Dr M: Gov't agency invested in third national car firm on its own

Dr M: Gov't agency invested in third national car firm on its own

UPDATED 11.30PM | He says he didn't approve the move by the agency concerned.

Economists expect US Fed to cut rates for first time in a decade

Economists expect US Fed to cut rates for first time in a decade

A Reuters poll of 111 economists found that over 95 percent expect a 25 basis point cut this month.

It’s economics, Azmin, not race or religion

It’s economics, Azmin, not race or religion

LETTER | Stop dancing to the tunes of Umno-PAS' racial and religious tactics.

Accurate reading of the economy a must for new gov't

Accurate reading of the economy a must for new gov't

LETTER | BN has misread, misrepresented and thus mismanaged the economy.

Economists raise 2018 S'pore GDP growth forecast in central bank survey

Economists raise 2018 S'pore GDP growth forecast in central bank survey

S'pore’s GDP expected to grow 3.2 percent this year, according to Monetary Authority of S'pore survey.

Guan Eng: Statistics Dept figures show we did better

Guan Eng: Statistics Dept figures show we did better

CM uses official figures to soothe Gerakan's doubts on Penang top spot in economic growth.

Gerakan has a poor understanding of statistics and economics

Gerakan has a poor understanding of statistics and economics

MP SPEAKS | Gerakan members should study basic economics before trying to lecture the Penang gov't.