UOB Group’s Senior Economist Julia Goh and Economist Loke Siew Ting review the recent measure announced by the Malaysian government. “The government announced an assistance package (PERMAI) yesterday …
All states in Malaysia except Sarawak under MCO from Friday as Covid-19 cases surge
Six new states placed under the MCO are Kedah, Perak, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Terengganu and Perlis.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Exclusive: Indonesia, Malaysia eye joint campaign in Europe to counter palm oil critics
The world’s top producers of palm oil, Indonesia and Malaysia, are looking to join forces for the first time to run an advocacy campaign in Europe, where increasingly tight regulations are threatening …
Economists Split on Malaysia Rates Amid Lockdown: Decision Guide
Malaysia’s first interest-rate decision of the year is almost too close to call as surging virus cases and a lockdown threaten the country’s recovery.
MCO 2.0 to cost Malaysia RM600mil daily, says Tengku Zafrul
Finance minister says impact on economy not as bad as last year’s MCO because five essential sectors are still open.
Malaysia’s agents call for a rescue extension
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is reiterating earlier calls for the government to come up with an enhanced rescue plan for travel agents in the wake of the latest Movement …
Malaysia’s agents call for a rescue extension
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is reiterating earlier calls for the government to come up with an enhanced rescue plan for travel agents in the wake of the latest Movement …
MCO 2.0 to cost Malaysia RM600 mil daily — Tengku Zafrul
The government expects the country to lose RM600 million daily due to the latest Movement Control Order (MCO 2.0), compared to RM2.4 billion daily in March until May, 2020, said Finance Minister …
Thailand ramps up medical glove production as it chases Malaysia
Investments in the production of rubber gloves are expected to exceed 24 billion baht ($800 million) over the next few years in Thailand, the world’s largest producer of natural rubber, thanks to …
EMERGING MARKETS-Philippine stocks drop on virus fears, banks drag Malaysian shares
Philippine senators on Friday questioned the government’s … not to mention general distrust among the population,” said a Manila-based analyst at a global financial firm, who wished to remain …