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

Muhyiddin Yassin’s 17 months in office marked by COVID-19 and dissent within ruling coalition

KUALA LUMPUR: Mr Muhyiddin Yassin stepped down as Malaysia’s eighth prime minister on Monday (Aug 16). He is the shortest-serving … More

Home Ministry: Malaysia My Second Home programme to be reactivated in October

PUTRAJAYA : The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme will be reactivated with improvements to policies and application conditions so … More

More Malaysian M40 households move to B40; likewise T20 to M40 in 2020

NO thanks to a decline in paid employment and self-employment stemming from efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, the mean … More

M’sia set to become worst country in the world, unless…

Ex-Perlis MB says to avoid this, custodians must change how they conduct themselves in leading nation KANGAR : Malaysia is … More

Numbers low in Thailand’s Phuket tourism revival bid: Official

BANGKOK: Visitors to Thailand’s resort island of Phuket in July were at just 1 per cent of pre-pandemic levels, an … More

With tourism spots in Penang facing imminent closure, thousands at risk of losing livelihoods

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 4 : Tourism spots in Penang are at the end of their tether and many may have … More

Reopen the economy, empower the Implementation and Coordination Unit!

THE Malay Consultative Council (MPM) urged the Government to reopen all economic sectors, within a month after forming the National … More

Pandemic failures will transform Malaysian politics

Across Malaysia the hashtag #Kerajaangagal (failed government) is trending. Malaysia is not alone in grappling with a debilitating pandemic. Yet … More