Malaysia PM proposes common Asia trading currency East Asia should consider a common regional trading currency based on gold to promote commerce, and free the region from relying on dollar transactions, Malaysia’s prime minister said […]
State gov’t to extend electric bus service The state government will be extending its electric bus service that has now reached the end of its three-month trial period. Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and […]
Minister ships back 450 metric tonnes of plastic waste, brands Malaysian importers ‘traitors’ Malaysia will be shipping out 450 metric tonnes of contaminated plastic waste imported illegally from countries like UK, US, and China, minister […]
Sarawak CM launches South-east Asia’s first integrated hydrogen production plant A significant milestone was achieved today for Sarawak’s Green Energy Agenda with the official launch of South-east Asia’s first integrated hydrogen production plant and refuelling […]
Small businesses bear the brunt in Malaysia’s war against single-use plastic Visit any Ramadan bazaar during the fasting month in Malaysia and one will notice a common feature: food and drinks are all packed in […]
Budget hotels want taxes reviewed amid Airbnb competition Local budget hotels called for a review of tax policies to help them cope with competition against Airbnb and low profit margins from online hotel booking sites. […]
Malaysian banks well placed to manage weakening economy Malaysian banking system remains stable, as strong loss-absorbing buffers should mitigate a potential rise in credit costs and moderating profitability over the next 12-18 months, according to […]
Petronas floating LNG Satu achieves its first LNG drop post relocation Petronas has achieved its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) drop by its floating LNG facility, Petronas Floating LNG Satu (PFLNG Satu) at the Kebabangan […]
NGOs launch new campaign against Penang reclamation project The proposed Southern Reclamation Scheme (SRS) will not just disrupt the hydrology of Penang’s seabed but also that of northern Perak, where there are 6,000 inshore fishermen. […]
Infrastructure devt to continue for IR 4.0: CM The state government is committed to develop rural infrastructures such as road networks, bridges, water and electricity supplies in preparation of Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0). — […]
MIDA approves RM129b investments for Penang Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) approved 4,084 manufacturing projects for Penang in 2018 with investments totaling RM129.1bil. — The Star Online Malaysia aims to become 100pc renewable energy nation […]
MIDA sets up dedicated team to promote development along ECRL route The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has established a dedicated team to promote the development of industrial parks, infrastructure, logistics hub and transit-oriented developments […]