News about Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR (April 30): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has appointed Abd Rahman Abu Bakar (pictured) as assistant governor, effective May 1.

KUALA LUMPUR (April 30): While more than half or 55% of Malaysian respondents prefer a mostly virtual work environment, only 28% are able to disconnect from work outside of working hours, weekends included, and make full use of their annual leave entitlement, according to PwC Malaysia.

Nowadays, people are beginning to appreciate the home as more than just a refuge from the sun and rain, but a sanctuary to relax and cultivate physical, emotional, mental and spiritual growth and keep safe from all harms and dangers.

KUALA LUMPUR (April 28): Malaysia’s economy is projected to rebound to 6% in 2021 and stabilise at about 5.

KUALA LUMPUR (April 28): Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd is recalling 77,708 vehicles to replace fuel pumps as a precautionary measure.

KUALA LUMPUR (April 23): The interim injunction order stopping former UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Lokman Noor Adam (pictured) from issuing defamatory statements against 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) lawyer Rosli Dahlan was yesterday extended to June 3.

KUALA LUMPUR (April 23): Malaysia’s inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), rose 1.

KUALA LUMPUR (April 23): Malaysia has been listed among several nations that would each see an economic growth 20% below what they could otherwise expect by 2050 if the increase in global temperatures is held to 2°C.

KUALA LUMPUR (April 22): RAM Ratings Services Bhd has revised its full-year inflation projection for Malaysia in 2021 to 3%, from 2.

KUALA LUMPUR (April 22): Malaysia’s labour market is seen growing marginally in 2021 in a Covid-19-driven challenging environment as factors including the pandemic's vaccination programme and government support for businesses are expected to accelerate the revival of the country's labour market, where unemployment rose to 4.