A clutch of Malaysia’s top influencers including the likes of entrepreneur Vivy Yusof, actress Che Ta and cosmetics mogul Datuk Seri Vida have also been accused of abusing public funds or failing to …
M50, not M40? Why those sandwiched between the haves and have-nots aren’t actually the middle-class in Malaysia
Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) proposes revising Malaysia’s income classification to B20, M50, and T30, highlighting spending patterns and economic vulnerabilities. The M50 group, despite currently …
Malaysia yet to license most social media platforms as new rules to curb online harm kick in
JUST two of at least eight main social media and messaging platforms have obtained licences under Malaysia’s controversial new regulatory framework aimed at curbing harmful content that kicked in on …
Malaysia, Uzbekistan in the process of coordinating MOU, says ambassador
Malaysia and Uzbekistan are in the process of coordinating a memorandum of understanding (MOU) resulting from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to the country in May, says the Malaysian …
Malaysian fuel prices January 2025 week one – RON97 up 3 sen to RM3.28/litre; diesel up 3 sen, RM2.98/litre
Happy new year to all, and as we enter 2025, a Wednesday means the time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices of fuels …
RON97, diesel up 3 sen
The price of RON97 will go up by three sen for a third consecutive week, while the price of diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will also increase by three sen. The finance ministry announced that, starting …
Vietnam’s GDP could overtake Singapore’s by 2029
While Vietnam’s per capita GDP remains lower than that of Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, it is set to surpass Indonesia and the Philippines by 2026, climbing to fourth place among ASEAN-6 nations …
Bursa Malaysia extends winning streak to 6 days, CI closes the year up 0.28%
Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index closed the year with modest gains, rising by 0.28 per cent and bucking the regional downtrend, thanks to strong buying momentum in selected heavyweights.
Business as usual on New Year’s Day for residents in four states across Malaysia
While Jan 1 is a public holiday in most states in Malaysia, it will be business as usual for people living in four states.
Just what the doctor ordered: Thailand pivots from Middle East medical magnet to longevity sanctuary
The kingdom has long had a firm grip on South-east Asia’s medical tourism crown, but with Malaysia and Vietnam nipping at its heels, Thailand makes a charge for wellness. This is Part 3 of our series …