Alarm on Cambodia cruise ship as ex-passenger tests positive for Covid-19 in Malaysia
SIHANOUKVILLE, Feb 16, 2020, NST. More tests are needed to confirm that an American passenger…
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.
Hopes that decision on the teaching and learning of science and math in English can be made next year: Malaysia’s PM
LANGKAWI, Feb 15, 2020, Bernama. Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he hoped a…
Frightened Asian tourists cancel flights, stay home
BANGKOK, Feb 15, 2020, The Nation. The South Korean government’s advisory to its citizens to…
[Analytics] Plastic bans in Asia: weak tea for complex problems
The turn of the decade is seeing substantial efforts to reduce plastic pollution across Southeast…
Indonesia could lose $2.8B from plummeting Chinese arrivals
JAKARTA, Feb 14, 2020, Jakarta Globe. An expected drop in the number of Chinese tourists…
[Analytics] Impact of coronavirus epidemic to have widespread spillovers to the region and rest of the world
The escalation of the virus outbreak and slowdown in China would result in a deduction…
Malaysia’s tourism ministry eyeing Middle East, Central Asia, Indian tourists
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 12, 2020, NST. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry will continue to…
Thailand risks slipping to 3rd place in rice exports
BANGKOK, Feb 12, 2020, Bangkok Post. Thailand risks losing its place as the world’s second…
[Analytics] Halal food market in the Asia Pacific is rising
In cooperation with the FEFU Center of Expertise and Analysis (CES) At the beginning of…
AeroVironment seals $8.5M contract for US Central Command Ally
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11, 2020, Bernama. AeroVironment Inc, a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems…
[Analytics] Why are Malaysia’s sea turtles disappearing?
Malaysia is home to important habitats for marine turtles such as nesting beaches for the…
Malaysia to discuss coronavirus preventive measures with Singapore after orange alert
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 9, 2020, Bernama. Malaysia will hold discussions with Singapore following the island-state’s move…