Malaysia’s JAKIM denies halal certification under Finance Ministry now
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 15, 2019, MalayMail. The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) has denied claims…
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.
Elephant conservation action plan launched to protect Asian elephants in Bhutan
THIMPHU, Sep 14, 2019, Kuensel. Although elephants are charismatic species with critical roles in shaping…
Indonesia seals off plantations operated by 29 firms over fires, including Singapore, Malaysian companies
JAKARTA/KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 14, 2019, The Straits Times. Indonesia has sealed off plantations operated by…
China’s love of stinky durian ‘next big threat’ to Malaysian rainforest
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 13, 2019, Reuters. Soaring Chinese demand for the stinky durian fruit is…
Over 500 passengers stranded at Malaysia’s Ipoh airport after flights cancelled due to haze
IPOH, Sep 13, 2019, MalayMail. More than one thousand passengers have been affected by a…
ASEAN ports, shipping summit opens in Phnom Penh
PHNOM PENH, Sep 12, 2019, The Khmer Times. The biggest event for the shipping industry…
Malaysia piles pressure on Indonesia over smog-belching fires
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 12, 2019, AFP. Malaysia has stepped up pressure on neighbouring Indonesia to…
A city needs soul: Economist about new Indonesian capital
PETALING JAYA, Sep 12, 2019, FMT. Indonesia’s future capital in Kalimantan may not have all…
[Analytics] The ties that bind Mahathir to Moscow
Malaysia and Russia’s friendly ties were on full display at last week’s Eastern Economic Forum…
Malaysia ban all forms of open burning except cremations and religious rituals as haze worsens
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 11, 2019, MalayMail. Authorities have prohibited all forms of open burning except…
India agrees to reduce export tariff on Indonesian palm oil
BANGKOK, Sep 11, 2019, ANTARA. India has agreed to a 45 percent reduction in the…
Foreign investments flow to neighbors instead of Indonesia: World Bank
JAKARTA, Sep 10, 2019, The Jakarta Post. Indonesia is struggling to attract foreign investments, which…