Only bars and pubs still to reopen under RMCO in Malaysia: PM Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 1, 2020, Malay Mail. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin noted today…
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.
Govt bans Indian, Indonesian, Philippines pass holder from entering Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 1, 2020, Malay Mail. Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri today announced…
Merdeka Day can be celebrated without large gatherings in Malaysia: Minister
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 31, 2020, Bernama. The 2020 National Day celebration may seems simple without the…
Malaysia’s rubber plantation workers all tapped out
ALOR GAJAH, Aug 31, 2020, FMT. Mohamad Jantan closes his eyes for a moment as…
[Analytics] What does the rise of semi-authoritarian regimes in Southeast Asia mean for the region?
Southeast Asia has seen the rise of governments that cannot be easily categorized as either…
No downsizing of civil service workforce due to e-government system: Malaysia’s PM
SANDAKAN, Aug 30, 2020, Malay Mail. The 1.6 million-strong civil service workforce will not be…
Malaysia’s govt extends recovery movement control order until Dec 31
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29, 2020, Malay Mail. The federal government announced tonight that the recovery…
[Special coverage] 11 days in Manchuria that ended the War
On September 3, 1945, the Day of Victory over Japan was established by the Decree…
Travel between Malaysia and Cambodia via Singapore to become available in days
PHNOM PENH, Aug 28, 2020, Khmer Times. Singapore Airlines has secured approval for passengers to…
Proposal to include Sabah in Philippines passport not an official stand: Official
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27, 2020, Bernama. The proposal to include Sabah and 200 miles of…
Malaysia’s govt withdraws Bills for PM term limit
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26, 2020, Malay Mail. The federal government has recalled two items of…
Foreigners able to pray in Malaysian mosques starting Sept 1
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 25, 2020, The Star. Foreigners will soon be allowed to perform prayers at…