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Malaysia’s National Recovery Council proposes to open borders to international visitors by Jan 1 next year
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s National Recovery Council (NRC) has proposed to reopen the country’s borders to foreign visitors latest by Jan … More
Malaysia’s 12th Plan: In Search Of A Realistic New Socio-Economic Strategy – Analysis
Introduction The Ismail Sabri govt and RM12 is a re-affirmation of the NEP and continuation of the existing approach to … More
Umno info chief made PMO economics director
PETALING JAYA : Umno information chief Shahril Hamdan has been appointed economics director in the Prime Minister’s Office. In a … More
Can Tun M’s prescription remedy Malaysia’s modern day economic ills?
WITH physician-turned-politician Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad seemingly having diagnosed Malaysia’s economic maladies, is there hope that the Malaysian economy could … More
Malaysia Lifts Ban On Interstate, Overseas Travel In Transition To Endemic Phase
The next few weeks will reveal if the country is prepared for a COVID-19 endemic phase, or if it will … More
From rice sacks to the runway, how fashion is fighting to rebrand jute
From the boutiques of Christian Dior to royal wedding favours, jute is growing in popularity worldwide as demand for alternatives … More
Central Spine Road to be fully completed in 2026, says senior works minister
BENTONG : The construction of the Central Spine Road (CSR) from Kuala Krai, Kelantan to the East Coast Expressway Phase … More
Beggar ‘borrows’ a baby from their mother for $2 and paints them silver as a prop to attract more donations in Indonesia as unemployment soars
A 10-month-old baby and its mother taken into custody by social services The baby from South Tangerang, Indonesia was being used … More
Sustainability, economic goals in 12th Malaysia Plan require further consideration and planning: Experts
KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia’s Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced a series of targets for Malaysia to achieve in its … More
Weak fiscal position behind muted 12MP prospects for construction sector
OUTLOOK of the construction sector looks subdued as lack of details on the prospects of new mega project roll-outs in … More
Opposition Leader urges govt to postpone mega projects, focus on public health needs
KUALA LUMPUR : The 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) should focus on efforts to provide for the needs of the people … More
Death of Jonker Street: Will the historical landmark relive its full glory?
The Vibes visited the iconic street to observe Phase 2 activities under the National Recovery Plan and the impact of … More
Laying the foundation for a better Malaysia: The necessity of reform (Part 2)
STRENGTHENING greater socio-economic resilience, reforming strong and credible institutions as well as maintaining stable political system should be central to … More
Malaysia to Ease More Virus Curbs as Pandemic Fatigue Worsens
(Bloomberg) : Malaysia’s Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob will announce the easing of more virus curbs in the economic and … More
Anwar: “We need RM45 bil to rejuvenate the economy, accelerate reforms too”
OPPOSITION leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to allocate an additional RM45 bil … More
Ilham Centre: Malay-Muslims primarily concerned with ‘bread and butter’ issues
KUALA LUMPUR : The Malay Muslim community prioritised social and economic issues such as poverty and living cost over matters … More
Najib hints at upcoming appointment as minister-level economic adviser
If the rumour is true, he will join the ranks of Muhyiddin in a minister-level position in the government. Malaysia’s … More
Don’t mistake willingness to work with new PM as unity govt – Guan Eng
‘The party will remain in the opposition to play its constitutional role.’ DAP’s willingness to cooperate with newly minted Prime … More
New Gov’t must focus on growing economy, reducing leakages
THE appointment of a new Prime Minister and the swearing-in of his Cabinet must act as a clarion call for … More
Covid-19 outbreak, debt and politics to test Malaysia’s finance minister
KUALA LUMPUR (BLOOMBERG) – Malaysian Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz – who retained the post in the new government announced … More
Malaysia’s New Premier Calls for Cooperation, End to Power Grabs
Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob struck a tone of reconciliation in his inaugural public address, seeking to bring stability … More
Sailing boats and cycle rickshaws in oil-rich, fuel-light Venezuela region
MARACAIBO (AFP) : Maracaibo is known as the center of Venezuela’s oil industry, but a chronic fuel shortage has left … More
Malaysia new PM faces tall task in uniting polarized society
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) : Malaysia’s new Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob was sworn in Saturday (Aug 21), bringing back … More
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