Malaysia’s total external reserves surges US$2.2b to US$110.0b in mid-April 2018 Malaysia’s total external reserves surged US$2.2 billion to US$110.0 billion at mid-April 2018, the highest since end of February 2015, underpinned by capital, trade […]
Public Bank to push ahead with business, digital innovation Public Bank Bhd, which recorded another profit milestone in 2017 with profit before tax of RM7.12bil, will accelerate its business and digital innovation as well as […]
Malaysia’s franchise industry is expected to grow five per cent this year Malaysia’s franchise industry is expected to grow five per cent this year due to its good prospects in the international markets. — New […]
Public Bank has no bitcoin trading platform Public Bank Bhd has denied any affiliations with automated bitcoin trading platform purportedly called “PUBLIC COIN”. — New Straits Times Malaysian palm oil flat Malaysian palm oil futures […]
Trade restrictions, tighter funding conditions pose risks to Malaysia Malaysia is vulnerable to trade protectionism and unexpected tightening in funding conditions due to its high dependence on trade, according to a report by Moody’s Investors […]
GE14: Eight interesting battles to watch out for GE14 is due to take place in three weeks’ time, and political parties have wasted no time in announcing their prize candidates for key parliamentary and state […]
World Bank lifts Malaysia’s 2018 economic growth aim to 5.4% The World Bank raised its forecast for Malaysia’s 2018 economic growth to 5.4% from October’s 5.0% projection but warned risks from shifts in external demand […]
Malaysia’s anti-fake news legislation becomes law, is now enforceable Malaysia has gazetted the controversial Anti-Fake News Act 2018, meaning it has become law and is enforceable. — The Straits Times Malaysian government declares polling day […]
Malaysia to hold general elections on May 9 Malaysia is set to hold a general election on May 9, the Elections Commission said, in what could be the toughest test of the ruling coalition’s 61-year […]
Moody’s sees ‘low’ political risk for Malaysia Malaysia’s domestic political risks, which have increased in recent years, have not adversely affected policy reform, Moody’s Investor Service said. — New Straits Times Trade balance maintains above […]
BN manifesto realistic and foward-looking, say economists Barisan Nasional’s manifesto is a cornerstone in preparing Malaysia for the challenges ahead and positioning it to become one of the top 20 economies in the world, economists […]
US electrical and electronics firms invest RM42b in Malaysia About 24 electrical and electronics (E&E) companies from the United States have to date invested RM42bil in Malaysia, according to the 2018 survey of American investment […]