The Malaysian authorities’ sudden decision to impose a hefty RM50,000 (S$16,400) fine on employers for each foreign worker found staying in an overcrowded lodging unit has caused shockwaves among …
Duty fulfilled with Malaysia, China ties on firm footing
Once again, I leave through the gate of the Chinese Embassy quietly embraced by its symbolic crimson wall. Once again, I admire the sky-rocketing Petronas Twin Towers in all their splendour.
INTERACTIVE: Here’s how Macau scammers conned Malaysians out of RM256mil this year
Macau scammers, who have conned Malaysians out of a whopping RM256mil this year, specialise in tricking victims into believing they’re in a jam that they can only get out of by handing over money. How …
Can Malaysia afford to revamp its corporate tax rate?
THE narrow tax base has been a bane for the government, with constricts on the tax base having resulted in a very low taxable percentage compared with gross domestic product.
Craving for Oman burgers leads retrenched Malaysian pilot to open stall selling ‘smashed’ patties
Former Malaysian pilot Mohammed Naeem Md Nassir knew that he could not keep idle when he was retrenched from his job in April this year. Mohammed Naeem from Shah Alam was …
Malaysia’s Maybank posts lower Q3 profit as pandemic takes toll
Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank), the largest lender in Malaysia by assets, on Friday posted a 2.3% fall in quarterly net profit, weighed by lower operating income mainly due to the continued impact from …
Virus cases at world’s top glove maker imperil Malaysia’s economy
Malaysia ordered Top Glove to close factories after jump in COVID-19 cases among workers, threatening economic recovery.
Allianz Malaysia’s Q3 profit eases, revenue edges up
Allianz Malaysia chief executive officer Zakri Khir said since the Covid-19 pandemic hit, the group’s general insurance arm as well as its life business had focused on prioritising resiliency as the …
Bambuser and Entropia Join Forces to Launch Live Video Shopping in Malaysia
Interactive live video shopping provider Bambuser and award-winning full-service agency Entropia, today announce a strategic partnership to launch MEDICI Live, a new e-commerce service by Entropia …
RCEP trade deal a ‘win-win’ for Malaysia and other members, minister says
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership will give Malaysian companies access to a bigger market, says Mohamed Azmin Ali, the country’s international trade and industry minister.