While Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah’s unprecedented statements and actions are seen by some as contradictory to the king’s constitutional role, it can be argued he is portraying himself as a …
Malaysia reports 1,335 new COVID-19 cases
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported 1,335 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday (Dec 6), taking its total to 72,694. Three of the new infections were …
‘Don’t know if I’ll ever fly again’: Pilots, aircrew in Malaysia turn entrepreneurs to tide over COVID-19
It has been months since Naeem Nassir was terminated from Oman Air in July, and the 30-year-old pilot still longs for the adrenaline …
The Road Is “Wide Open” for Fintech as It May Become Primary Mode for Offering Financial Services, Says Malaysia’s Central Bank Asst Governor
The road Is “wide open” for Fintech as It may become primary mode for offering financial services, says Malaysia’s Central Bank Asst Governor.
Anwar: Malaysia’s Fitch Ratings downgrade shows urgent need for reforms, transparency from government
Stressing the need for a Covid-19 pandemic exit plan for Malaysia shaped by clear governance and an inviting investment-friendly environment, Anwar claimed that the finance minister had not managed to …
Govt should address key concerns that led to Malaysia’s downrating by Fitch, says Anwar
The government should address the key concerns that led to Malaysia’s sovereign credit rating being downgraded by Fitch Ratings, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Anwar: Zafrul failed to address Fitch’s concerns behind Malaysia’s downgrade
Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz has failed to address the root cause behind Fitch Ratings’ decision to downgrade Malaysia’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating from “A-” to …
Sony to shut a Malaysia factory, consolidate facilities
Sony Corp will close a factory in Malaysia next year to consolidate its operations in its other plant in the state for efficiency, the Japanese electronics giant said on Saturday. The company told …
Widad Group accepts RM21.38 million tender from Marine Department Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Widad Group Bhd (WGB) via its wholly-owned subsidiary, Widad Builders Sdn Bhd (WBSB), has accepted a tender worth RM21.38 million from Marine Department Malaysia (MDM.
The nearly man: will Anwar Ibrahim ever lead Malaysia?
There is little doubt that 2020 will go down as an annus horribilis for Malaysia. It’s been harder hit by the Covid-19 pandemic than neighbours such as Thailand and Singapore, with part of the damage …