Despite lower exports, Malaysia continued to record a surplus in its current account balance (CAB) for the first quarter of 2022 (1Q2022). Data released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) …
Malaysian foreign minister meets Myanmar opposition figure
The foreign minister of Myanmar’s shadow government says that a meeting she had Saturday with Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah was “productive.” …
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service to cover Malaysia in 2023 but should you place a USD 99 deposit today?
Starlink, the satellite broadband service operated by Elon Musk’s Space X, is now available in 32 countries worldwide. It mainly covers North America, Europe, New Zealand, and selected areas of South …
TN fisherman detained in Indonesia takes ill, relatives urge better treatment
On learning about it, Maria Jasindas’ brother Maria Jenidas urged the Centre and the State governments to shift him to Singapore or Malaysia for better treatment.
India face powerhouse Indonesia for Thomas Cup glory
Super-charged after toppling Malaysia and Denmark, India must upstage odds-on favourites Indonesia in Sunday’s final to win badminton’s ultimate team prize for the first time in Bangkok …
An Indian community’s journey to becoming a major financial player in Singapore and Malaysia
When the time was right, the enterprising Nattukottai Chettiars set up moneylending operations in Southeast Asia, becoming a financial mainstay in the region.
Malaysia’s Q1 GDP grows faster than expected on recovering demand
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia’s economic growth picked up pace in the first quarter on recovering demand and a stronger labour market as the global economy rebounds from the coronavirus …
Bailout of troubled government-linked company, Malaysia’s future among issues raised in Anwar-Najib debate
Malaysia’s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and former prime minister Najib Razak squared off in a live debate on Thursday (May 12) night. The 90-minute debate centred on w …
EXCLUSIVE Malaysia may cut palm oil export tax amid global supply crisis
Malaysia is considering cutting its export tax on palm oil and plans to slow implementation of its biodiesel mandate to help meet global demand amid an edible oil shortage, its commodities minister …
An Indian community’s journey to becoming a major financial player in Singapore and Malaysia
When the time was right, the enterprising Nattukottai Chettiars set up moneylending operations in Southeast Asia, becoming a financial mainstay in the region.