HSBC Global Research is expecting Malaysia’ economic growth at 5.0 percent this year before settling around 4.6 percent in 2025. This is due to investment being held up by the growth momentum while trade recovery caught up with consumption. “As the global trade has improved substantially since the start of this year, trade-dependent economies in…
The police investigation into the disappearances of Pastor Raymond Koh and Amri Che Mat are still ongoing, confirmed Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. “The Royal Malaysian Police’s investigation into the case of Pastor Raymond Koh and Amri Che Mat is still ongoing to date. Hence, I would not like to comment further regarding…
Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching apparently received a proposal from a “phony Saudi Prince”. Teo revealed this by sharing a screen cap of an email that she received. The email was sent by one “Alexandru.” Alexandru revealed that he was awaiting for a response from Teo. “Did you receive a proposal from the…
The third woman set to be Chief Justice of Malaya is Datuk Seri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim, The Edge reported. citing an anonymous source. Hasnah who is at present Federal Court judge would be receiving her appointment from Yang di-Pertuan Agong at the Istana Negara tomorrow morning. The swearing-in would be held tomorrow afternoon at the…
The ringgit is expected to trade higher against the US dollar as the interest rate differential seems to favour the ringgit, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid. He said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is likely to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3 percent throughout next year and…
Donald Trump will make a remarkable return to power following his US presidential election victory Tuesday over Kamala Harris, but his inauguration is still two and a half months away. Several steps remain before he receives the White House keys, including congressional certification of the election results, the formality that Trump supporters sought to disrupt…
Dr. Thian Lok Boon The World Bank has projected that Malaysia is on track to become a high-income nation by 2028 a milestone fuels Malaysia’s ambitions to become not only prosperous but also inclusive and sustainable, as mentioned in its 12th Malaysian Plan 2021-2025. This raises an important question: What talents do Malaysia urgently need…
A senior fellow of the Regional Economic Studies Programme, and Co-coordinator of the Malaysia Studies Programme, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute pointed out that the government’s plans to impose differential petrol prices raised more fundamental issues. “First, Malaysia should not lose sight of the underlying sustainability and climate crisis mitigation objectives of fuel subsidy rationalisation….
Home Affairs Minister Senator Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail clarified that his ministry would like to have a house arrest law due to overcrowding and it would be limited to those who have been remanded. “We have already obtained the approval of the Cabinet.. We will discuss with the Attorney General’s Chambers on the matrix…
Acknowledging the responsibilities of Malaysia as the chair of ASEAN next year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that the focus would be on inclusivity, sustainability and partnerships. “Hence, our chairmanship theme of ‘Inclusivity and Sustainability’ in 2025 reflects a vision of Asean where all members, regardless of size or economic capacity, benefit from…
