[Analytics] Why do Singapore, Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur work so hard?
Workers in the three Asian cities spend longer in the office, take fewer holidays and…
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 Petronas completes purchase of 50% stake in offshore venture in Brazil
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28, 2019, FMT. Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) subsidiary, Petronas Petróleo Brasil Ltda…
Malaysia’s 3rd automotive policy to focus on next-gen vehicles: Analyst
SINGAPORE, Dec 27, 2019, The Business Times. Malaysia’s third version of its National Automotive Policy…
In Malaysia, hundreds of Muslims protest against China’s treatment of Uighurs
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27, 2019, Malay Mail. Hundreds of individuals from various Muslim groups have…
In Malaysia, solar eclipse after 21 years
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26, 2019, Malay Mail. The solar eclipse phenomenon occuring once every several…
Chinese dissent in Malaysia over Jawi script in schools raises alarm in govt
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24, 2019, SCMP. Plans by a Chinese lobby group for mass protests…
Indonesia’ superhero movie Gundala to be screened in Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23, 2019, ANTARA. Indonesia’s superhero movie Gundala will be out at theaters…
[Analytics] 5G: The new space race for world’s superpowers
The quest to develop 5G capabilities is increasingly becoming this generation’s space race, sparking tensions…
Two Malaysian men arrested for bringing kratom to Singapore
SINGAPORE, Dec 22, 2019, Bernama. Two Malaysian men were arrested for bringing in four bottles…
‘Malaysia needs to pepare for ageing population’: NGO
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22, 2019, New Straits Times. As Malaysia is expected to be an…
‘Factually inaccurate,’ says India on Malaysia PM’s remark on Citizenship law
NEW DELHI, Dec 21, 2019, The Asian Age. The Citizenship Amendment Act is “a matter…
No nation, including Malaysia, safe from sanctions: PM after Iran, Qatar hit
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21, 2019, Malay Mail. Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad cautioned a gathering of…