Thai cross-border commerce falls short in 2019
BANGKOK, Jan 29, 2020, Bangkok Post. Cross-border trade fell by 3.4% in 2019, weighed down…
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.
Countries prepare to evacuate citizens from Wuhan due to spread of coronavirus
MOSCOW, Jan 28, 2020, TASS. The US and Japan plan to begin evacuation of their…
India’s January palm oil imports from Malaysia could hit 9-year low, says report
PETALING JAYA, Jan 28, 2020, FMT. India’s monthly palm oil imports from Malaysia are expected…
Malaysia’s king orders mosques to hold prayer, govt funded for 12 add thermal scanners
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28, 2020, Malay Mail. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri´ayatuddin Al-Mustafa…
Coronavirus has killed 106 and infected 4,515 people, Chinese health authorities say
BEIJING, Jan 28, 2020, CNBC. Chinese health authorities said Tuesday that the coronavirus outbreak has…
Pakistan PM Imran to visit Malaysia in February
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27, 2020, Pakistan Today. Prime Minister Imran Khan will leave for Malaysia on…
Malaysia’s Health Ministry to maintain list debunking fake news on Wuhan coronavirus
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27, 2020, Malay Mail. The Health Ministry (MoH) will publish a list…
S. Korea reports 3rd confirmed case of Wuhan coronavirus
SEOUL, Jan 26, 2020, Yonhap. South Korea on Sunday reported its third confirmed case of…
Malaysia’s PM says coronavirus not at critical stage to stop tourism from China
KLANG, Jan 26, 2020, Malay Mail. Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today said the…
Singapore and Malaysia both report fourth confirmed coronavirus cases
SINGAPORE, Jan 25, 2020, AFP, SCMP. Singapore and Malaysia both reported their fourth confirmed cases…
Filipino bags first prize in ASEAN logo design contest
JAKARTA, Jan 25, 2020, The Manila Times. A Filipino graphic artist from Batangas won first…
Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund lodges police report over Malaysia Airlines board papers leak
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24, 2020, Malay Mail. Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd has…