By emphasising institutional reform, economic competitiveness and talent development, Malaysia could escape the middle-income trap.
A year after its first coronavirus case, Malaysia’s contact-tracing efforts are falling dangerously short
A health policies specialist says the country’s contact tracing is not fast or comprehensive enough even for an influenza pandemic, let alone Covid-19.
Malaysia reports 3,048 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths; 351 active clusters nationwide
The Klang Valley, comprising Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, accounted for about a third of Malaysia’s 3,048 new COVID-19 cases on Monday …
Malaysia’s worsening Covid-19 situation exposes serious economic, political fault lines
Stories like his in Malaysia’s little-tracked informal economy – made up largely of daily wage workers in the construction and services sectors, as well as musicians – abound with one constant; the …
Malaysia might have a full economic shutdown if COVID-19 cases keep rising
The Malaysian government might announce a total economic shutdown after February 4, 2021 if the number of COVID-19 infections show no sign of slowing down. This is apparently according to a letter …
Malaysia might have a full economic shutdown if COVID-19 cases keep rising
The Malaysian government might announce a total economic shutdown after February 4, 2021 if the number of COVID-19 infections show no sign of slowing down. This is apparently according to a letter …
The worst of Malaysia’s Covid-19 measures is yet to come: Sin Chew Daily columnist
The writer says Malaysians need to work together and ensure the second Movement Control Order implemented is a success.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Malaysia: Government Steps Up Attacks on LGBT People
(Bangkok) – The Malaysian government should renounce a cabinet minister’s proposal to increase criminal penalties against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, Human Rights Watch said …
Go Digital ASEAN country launch: Digital skills to address Malaysia’s COVID-19 economic impact
The programme focuses on closing the digital gap across ASEAN, in support of the vision set out by the ACCMSME’s Action Agenda on Digitalisation of ASEAN Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) …
Coronavirus boom for Malaysia’s rubber glove industry loses shine amid worker rights abuses
Even as the coronavirus pandemic propels profits in Malaysia’s burgeoning rubber glove industry to new heights, widespread accusations of forced labour amid increasing competition from China and …