Price pressures expected to inch up in Malaysia
CGS International Research said inflationary pressures are poised to build up in the second half of the year as the government reforms take place.
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Former Malaysian minister Syed Saddiq cleared of corruption
After five years of legal battles, emotional turmoil and public scrutiny, the 31-year-old was acquitted of all graft charges, marking a dramatic turn in his high-profile political…
‘Thank You, Malaysia’: Indonesian legendary singer Kris Dayanti overwhelmed with local fans at her concert
Songs such as "Menghitung Hari, Mencintaimu, Cubalah Untuk Setia, Cahaya, and Hati Ini Telah Dilukai" brought back beautiful nostalgia.
Malaysia’s Finance and Health Ministries form new committee to address private healthcare costs
The committee will include representatives from both ministries and Bank Negara Malaysia supported by a consultative council comprising key stakeholders in the private healthcare…
Geopolitical tensions, abrupt airspace closures keep Malaysian, global airlines on high alert
Qatar, one of the region’s busiest aviation hubs, temporarily closed its airspace on Monday evening in response to the attack, as geopolitical tensions intensified amid the…
Fire safety lapses plague Malaysia’s schools
The country's Fire and Rescue Department had conducted fire hazard checks on 853 schools nationwide, with 144 schools flagged.
Growth plans put ports in Malaysia’s Penang in tight spot
Two proposed crossings over the Penang Strait could leave port operations boxed in. A third road bridge in the north and proposed light rail transit bridge in the south, if both…
Who said what, when?
The devil’s in the context when it comes to political agreements, the writer says.
Tax, transport and juice: Triple blow could spike imported fruit prices, warn traders in Malaysia
Under the expanded Sales and Service Tax, a 5% tax will be imposed on all imported fruits, while locally grown produce will remain exempt.
Malaysia’s railway setback linked to site theft
The contractors have a fight on their hands with over 1,200m of signalling cables reported stolen along its alignment, with 81 outdoor transformer units also removed.