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 …
Malaysia’s humble ‘king of noodles’
Food-loving Malaysians have been known to debate the best local food spots for hours. But one thing they all agree on is that the best char kway teow can be found in Penang.
Heavy rain triggers widespread flooding in Malaysia
At least six fatalities were reported and thousands of people were displaced after heavy rainfall triggered flooding in Malaysia on Jan. 17. Severe flooding rages below this bridge in Kota Belud.
Southeast Asia’s Grab, which began in Malaysia, considering US IPO this year
SINGAPORE: Southeast Asian ride-hailing and food delivery giant Grab is exploring a listing in the United States this year, encouraged by robust investor appetite for initial public offerings (IPOs), …
Malaysia to roll out additional $3.7 billion stimulus measures – PM
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia will introduce 15 billion ringgit ($3.71 billion) worth of additional stimulus measures to support its pandemic-hit economy and fight COVID-19, Prime Minister …
PM Muhyiddin rolls out $4.9b financial aid a week into Malaysia’s second MCO
Under the new package, an additional allocation of RM800m will be set aside for the Health Ministry.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
PIA provided no food, accommodation after plane seized in Malaysia, say frustrated passengers
PIA and the Pakistani embassy staff in Malaysia did not cooperate, provided no food and no accommodation, said the Pakistanis stranded in Malaysia after a PIA plane was seized at the Kuala Lumpur …
What Malaysia needs now is clarity and transparency, not ‘sea of contradictions’, Anwar tells PM Muhyddin
Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today lambasted the government for not providing clear leadership and a detailed action plan to address the worsening …