Malaysia Morning News For July 24

Malaysia Morning News For July 24

Analysts: Construction job flows to pick up again in 2H17 The momentum on contract awards and job flows in the construction sector is expected by analysts to pick up again in the second half of […]

Malaysia Morning News For July 21

Malaysia Morning News For July 21

Malaysian realty player Aspen Group launches Catalist IPO, targets $26.8m raise Malaysia-based property development group Aspen Holdings Limited – which develops affordable residential and mixed development properties for middle-income mass market purchasers – has launched […]

Malaysia Morning News For July 20

Malaysia Morning News For July 20

Malaysian ports’ prospects to remain healthy RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) expects the container- and cargo-handling prospects of Malaysian ports to remain healthy this year, in line with the gradual global economic recovery. — […]

Malaysia Morning News For July 19

Malaysia Morning News For July 19

Malaysia announces royal inquiry to investigate Mahathir-era forex scandal The Malaysian government formally established a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on Tuesday (Jul 18) to investigate a multi-billion-dollar foreign exchange scandal involving the central bank […]

Malaysia Morning News For July 18

Malaysia Morning News For July 18

Malaysia’s commodity-based exports value rises The value of Malaysia’s commodity-based exports rose 27.1% to RM59.1bil for the January to May 2017 period, surpassing the RM46.5bil achieved for the same period last year. — Hellenic Shipping […]

Malaysia Morning News For July 17

Malaysia Morning News For July 17

Malaysia, Indonesia May Take EU Plan to Curb Palm Oil Imports to WTO Malaysia and Indonesia plan to raise the prospect of European Union curbs on the imports of palm oil with the World Trade […]

Malaysia Morning News For July 14

Malaysia Morning News For July 14

Malaysia central bank holds rates at 3% Malaysia’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate steady at 3 per cent, as expected by economists. — The Financial Times  Prasarana CEO hails MRT’s positive impact to […]

Malaysia Morning News For July 13

Malaysia Morning News For July 13

Malaysian merger could open window for ANZ stake sale: sources ANZ Bank is moving closer to a deal to sell its Malaysian banking stake to a pension fund and exit the South-East Asian nation, sources […]

Malaysia Morning News For July 12

Malaysia Morning News For July 12

Malaysian banks must change to stay competitive Malaysian banks must constantly evolve and make necessary changes to stay competitive as more foreign banks make their way into the country, says Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Othman […]

Malaysia Morning News For July 11

Malaysia Morning News For July 11

MAHB Records 11.9 Per Cent Passenger Growth In June 2017 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) network of airports, including Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (Istanbul SGIA), recorded 10.2 million passengers in June 2017, an 11.9 […]

Malaysia Morning News For July 10

Malaysia Morning News For July 10

Steel sector to see healthy push from upcoming projects Malaysia’s steel sector has been viewed positively by analysts as the industry is expected to see a healthy boost in demand from upcoming infrastructural projects such […]

Malaysia Morning News For July 7

Malaysia Morning News For July 7

Report: Malaysia’s cybersecurity is third best globally Malaysia is ranked third among 193 countries in terms of its commitment to cybersecurity, according to the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2017. — The Star Online Tourism Tax: […]