A wave of criminal charges and police probes targeting critics of Malaysia’s embattled new government has rights groups worried the country is backsliding on free speech protections following the …
Covid-19 creates new billionaires in Malaysia, Thailand
Malaysia, a country that produces about 65% of the world’s supply for rubber gloves, now counts at least four billionaires whose fortunes were made in the industry.
Pos Malaysia narrows losses in first quarter
Pos Malaysia Bhd narrowed its losses in the first quarter on higher postal rates and a booming parcel delivery business. Net losses in the three months ended March 31 was RM49.2mil compared with …
How demand for medical gloves made Malaysia’s new billionaires
Malaysia, a country that produces about 65 per cent of the world’s supply for rubber gloves, now counts at least four billionaires whose fortunes were made in the industry, including two new ones this …
Gloves Boom During Virus Spawns New Billionaires in Malaysia
Malaysia, a country that produces about 65% of the world’s supply for rubber gloves, now counts at least four billionaires whose fortunes were made in the industry, including two new ones this year …
Head of Malaysia’s PNB Steps Down, Cites Concern for Wellbeing of Family
Malaysia’s largest asset manager Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) has accepted the resignation of its president and group chief executive, effective immediately, it said in a statement on Monday.
Malaysia Stock Market Inherits Firm Lead For Monday’s Trade
The Malaysia stock market has moved lower in back-to-back trading days, sinking almost 30 points or 1.9 percent in that span. The …
Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam… How some countries kept Covid at bay
As the epidemic took hold in China many feared for its neighbours but clear messages and a rapid response have so far kept the cases low …
Covid-19: Malaysia not out of the woods yet
Malaysia for their alleged role in the 1MDB scandal pleaded not guilty on Monday, Bernama news agency reported. KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s case against Goldman Sachs regarding the sale of the …
British American Tobacco Malaysia: Coronavirus Pandemic Adds To Company’s Woes
Illegal cigarettes and consumer down-trading have been headwinds for BAT Malaysia in the past few years, and the coronavirus pandemic has made things worse. On …