[Analytics] Expansion of the Eastern Economic Forum’s Agenda
In cooperation with the Far Eastern Federal University The fifth Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) was…
Malaysia
Malaysia is an economy of 31 million people and is one of the 12 founding APEC members. In 1989 Malaysia’s real GDP stood at USD 75 billion, and its real per capita GDP was USD 4,200. By 2016, its GDP more than quadrupled at 344 billion, while its per capita GDP more than doubled at USD 11,000.
Malaysian PM agrees with body cameras for enforcement officers
PUTRAJAYA, Sep 19, 2019, FMT. The government may consider requiring enforcement agencies to equip their…
Haze forces closure of over 1,000 schools in two Malaysia’s states
KUCHING, Sep 19, 2019, The Straits Times. Continuing haze has forced the closure of 809…
[Analytics] ASEAN’s cocoa bean production under threat
Southeast Asia’s craving for chocolate has outpaced the ability of regional farmers to supply cocoa…
Flight schedules disrupted as visibility at Malaysia’s Penang airport drops
GEORGE TOWN, Sep 18, 2019, FMT. A drop in visibility levels has caused disruptions in…
Indonesian govt grapples with fires as disruption worsens
JAKARTA, Sep 16, 2019, The Jakarta Post. Disruptions caused by land and forest fires in…
PM Mahathir Mohamad arrives in Kuching for 2019 Malaysia Day celebration
KUCHING, Sep 16, 2019, Bernama. Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his wife Tun…
[Analytics] Six years of China’s Belt and Road
Since China launched the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013, six years’ joint construction…
Malaysia’s JAKIM denies halal certification under Finance Ministry now
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 15, 2019, MalayMail. The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) has denied claims…
Elephant conservation action plan launched to protect Asian elephants in Bhutan
THIMPHU, Sep 14, 2019, Kuensel. Although elephants are charismatic species with critical roles in shaping…
Indonesia seals off plantations operated by 29 firms over fires, including Singapore, Malaysian companies
JAKARTA/KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 14, 2019, The Straits Times. Indonesia has sealed off plantations operated by…
China’s love of stinky durian ‘next big threat’ to Malaysian rainforest
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 13, 2019, Reuters. Soaring Chinese demand for the stinky durian fruit is…
