China, US militaries in crunch talks to avoid conflicts in Taiwan and South China Sea
HONG KONG, Aug 7, 2020, SCMP. China’s Defence Minister Wei Fenghe and his US counterpart…
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.
Cambodia lowers Covid-19 cash deposit from foreign travelers to $2,000
PHNOM PENH, Aug 6, 2020, Xinhua. The Cambodian government has reduced the cash deposit for…
Sabah will always be part of Malaysia: Official in response to Philippines’ claim
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6, 2020, Bernama. Malaysia will not recognise any foreign claim for Sabah,…
Japan to promote trade document digitalization platform to ASEAN
HANOI, Aug 6, 2020, VNA. The Japanese Government plans to promote a platform to member…
Malaysia’s govt to continue with Sarawak-Sabah Link Road project: Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5, 2020, Bernama. The government is set to continue with the Sarawak-Sabah…
[Analytics] Should the US put its military muscle where its mouth is on the South China Sea?
On July 13, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared that the US considers China’s…
Malaysia will not become ‘world’s garbage bin’: Official
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5, 2020, Bernama. Malaysia will not be “the world’s garbage bin” and…
30 per cent of all vehicles produced in Thailand will be e-vehicles by 2030
BANGKOK, Aug 4, 2020, The Nation. The Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT) says the…
Covid-19 mandatory quarantine already cost Malaysia govt RM116M
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4, 2020, Malay Mail. The government has spent RM115.9 million on designated…
[Analytics] No end to Malaysia’s political games after Najib’s courtroom downfall
The rule of law isn’t so much about the absence of abuse of power —…
Malaysia’s govt still finalising ECRL alignment: Transport minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3, 2020, Malay Mail. The government is in the midst of finalising…
Malaysia implements mandatory mask-wearing in crowded places from Aug 1
PETALING JAYA, Aug 1, 2020, The Star. From Saturday (Aug 1), Malaysians will be joining…