A year of turmoil in Malaysia is coming down to a budget vote in the next few weeks that will double as a test of confidence in Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, whose seven-month-old administration is …
Malaysia manufacturing sector loses steam for fourth month in a row
PETALING JAYA: Rising Covid-19 cases and renewed restrictions to prevent the virus’ spread stymied the recovery in the Malaysian manufacturing sector in October, according to the IHS Markit Malaysia …
Malaysia: BNM seen holding rates this week – UOB
The Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is forecasted to keep the policy rate unchanged at its meeting on Tuesday, noted Economist at UOB Group Lee Sue Ann. Key Quotes “The lower bound o …
Malaysia’s Once-Peripheral King Emerges as Major Political Force
After decades in the background of Malaysia’s national politics, the monarchy has moved to center stage to fill a power vacuum this year.
Pakatan Harapan makes 6 suggestions for Malaysia’s budget 2021
PUTRAJAYA: Pakatan Harapan (PH) has made six suggestions on budget 2021 during an engagement session with Finance Minister Zafrul Tengku Abdul …
The next step in Malaysia’s digital transformation
“The digital transformation of Malaysia will be an exciting journey with smart adopters who can thrive and reinvent their business models with the right set of technologies.” Here are Rais and Chow’s …
UOB Malaysia confirms one COVID-19 case at Menara UOB
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (UOB Malaysia) has confirmed that one of its non-customer facing employee at Menara UOB has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee is …
Finance minister: Budget 2021 is actually Malaysia’s ‘fifth budget’ this year due to Covid-19
While the government Budget is usually an annual affair, Budget 2021 which is due to be tabled in Parliament next Friday is actually akin to being the fifth Budget …
Finance minister: Budget 2021 to be bigger than Budget 2020, govt will not reduce projects but will spend more to ‘restart’ Malaysia’s economy
The Malaysian government intends to spend more money next year with Budget 2021 expected to have a bigger allocation than Budget 2020, in order to create more jobs and …
Malaysian PM’s key ally demands early polls in new snag
The key ally in Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s coalition has called for elections to establish a stable government once the coronavirus pandemic subsides …