Border with Singapore should reopen or 100,000 Malaysians may lose jobs: Official
PONTIAN, Sep 27, 2020, The Star. The two land border crossings with Singapore should be…
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.
[Analytics] China is doubling down on its territorial claims and that’s causing conflict across Asia
Since taking power in 2012, Chinese President Xi Jinping has helped cement China’s position as…
Malaysia’s Sabah governor asks for time to decide between candidates for next chief minister
KOTA KINABALU, Sep 27, 2020, Malay Mail. Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) chief Datuk Seri Bung…
India opens dumping probe on Thai copper tube, pipe exports
NEW DELHI, Sep 27, 2020, Reuters. India is investigating imports of copper tubes and pipes…
Malaysia’s ex-PM Mahathir says will not contest in the coming general election
LANGKAWI, Sept 26, 2020, Bernama. Langkawi Member of Parliament Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he…
Malaysia’s Sabah polls a straight fight between Shafie and Muhyiddin: Report
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 25, 2020, Malay Mail. The highly-anticipated Sabah state election is a contest…
Malaysia needs caring govt, PM to tackle Covid-19 pandemic: Minister
KOTA KINABALU, Sep 23, 2020, Bernama. Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah believes that…
Tension escalates on Malaysian politics
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 23, 2020, VNA. The Malaysian politics saw estalating tension on September 23…
Thunderstorm warning in several Malaysia’s areas nationwide until 9 pm
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 20, 2020, Bernama. The Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning…
Hong Kong bans Cathay Dragon and Air India flying passengers to city from India
HONG KONG, Sep 20, 2020, SCMP. Hong Kong has temporarily barred two airlines, Cathay Dragon…
Malaysia’s PM Muhyiddin urges against extremism to defend Islam
PUTRAJAYA, Sep 19, 2020, Malay Mail. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today reminded Muslims…
Malaysia cuts medical tourism targets as border control tightens
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 18, 2020, Bloomberg. Malaysia’s aim to attract medical tourists by focusing on…