Three-quarters of Malays say they will celebrate country’s biggest festivity Hari Raya behind closed doors: Poll
PUTRAJAYA, May 18, 2020, Malay Mail. The National Security Council expressed optimism today that public…
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.
Malaysia’s king upholds PM’s appointment as opposition mounts challenge
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18, 2020, Reuters. Malaysia’s king on Monday said the appointment of Muhyiddin…
Former Malaysia’s PM saying he could not understand why the parliament was only allowed to convene for two hours
PUTRAJAYA, May 18, 2020, FMT. Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad today insisted that his…
Malaysia’s PM Muhyiddin allies agree to formalise Perikatan Nasional but no electoral pact in sight
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17, 2020, The Straits Times. Malaysia’s ruling parties announced Sunday (May 17)…
Covid-19 limits Malaysia’s parliament sitting on May 18
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17, 2020, Bernama. A total of 220 out of 222 Members of…
Singapore has first fastest 4G download speed in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is seconf
HANOI, May 17, 2020, VN Express. Vietnam ranks 41st among 100 economies in terms of…
Building a virtual parliament can take up to two years for Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17, 2020, NST. Setting up an electronic parliamentary system can take up…
Praying outside mosques not allowed in Malaysia: Official
PUTRAJAYA, May 16, 2020, Bernama. Individuals whose names are not in the list of congregation…
[Analytics] Love under lockdown
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way people live their lives. The deadly outbreak…
[Analytics] Pitfalls of competitive connectivity in Asia
Geopolitical competition between the United States and China is most tangible in Asia. In 2011,…
Online turtle egg sellers can face legal action in Malaysia: Officials
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16, 2020, Bernama. Any form of sale of endangered marine animals such…
Malaysia signs record 100,000 tonnes of rice deal with India
MUMBAI, May 15, 2020, Reuters. Malaysia has agreed to import a record 100,000 tonnes of…