Macao refutes Malaysia’s claim Jho Low is hiding in territory
SINGAPORE, Jul 31, 2020, Bloomberg. Macau has disputed Malaysian authorities’ claim that Low Taek Jho…
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.
Johor Baru-Singapore rail to be completed by end of 2026: Transport minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 30, 2020, Malay Mail. The Rapid Transit System (RTS) project connecting Johor…
Singapore, Malaysia hold ceremony to resume work on rail link
SINGAPORE, Jul 30, 2020, The Straits Times. Singapore and Malaysia held a ceremony on Thursday…
Malaysian former PM Najib jailed 12 years, fined RM210M
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 29, 2020, FMT. Former prime minister Najib Razak was sentenced to 12…
Malaysia’s govt agrees to three-month loan moratorium extension, but only for the jobless: PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 29, 2020, Malay Mail. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today announced…
Ex-Malaysian PM Najib found guilty of all 7 charges in corruption trial
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 28, 2020, ST. Malaysia’s former premier Najib Razak was on Tuesday (July…
I was duped by Mahathir in Malaysian PM succession plan: Pakatan Harapan leader Anwar
PETALING JAYA, Jul 27, 2020, The Star. Malaysia’s Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president Datuk Seri…
Movement restrictions may return in Malaysia if Covid-19 cases climb to three digits
KOTA BHARU, Jul 26, 2020, NST. The government would consider re-enforcing the Movement Control Order…
Singapore-Malaysia travel arrangements for permit holders, business travellers finalised
SINGAPORE, Jul 26, 2020, ST. Singapore and Malaysia have finalised arrangements for long-term pass holders…
Post-pandemic travel: Singapore seeks local boost to revive tourism sector crisis
SINGAPORE, Jul 23, 2020, Reuters. Singapore’s tourism sector is facing an existential crisis, its tourism…
[Analytics] Will Muhyiddin get fresh mandate before the year ends?
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has passed the first test in Parliament, the venue Pakatan Harapan…
‘Surge of virus cases poses more risk to economy than seasonal flooding’: Malaysia’s expert
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 23, 2020, NST. The impact of the seasonal flooding in the country…