KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): RHB Research Institute Sdn Bhd said it views the new targets set by the government as being more realistic, especially in the current challenging external environment and fiscal transition.

In an economic update today, the research house said the government’s gros...

11MP mid-term review: New targets set by government more realistic, says RHB Research

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): CIMB IB Research has maintained its “Underweight” rating on the construction sector and said it sees muted impact on the overall sector, with no upside surprises in new contracts.

Following the 11th Malaysia Plan mid-term review (11MPMTR), the research house in a ...

11MP mid-term review: Muted impact on construction sector, says CIMB Research

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): Newly-elected Port Dickson MP and Parti Keadilan Rakyat president-elect Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the presentation of the Mid-term Review of the 11th Malaysia Plan reflects the new Government's commitment towards keeping its promises of reforms to the people.

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Anwar: 11MP mid-term review reflects Pakatan's commitment to undertake promised reforms

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the mid-term review of the 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP) came timely to align the country back on track to achieve the goals of Vision 2020.

Loke told reporters this after Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamd presented the mid-ter...

Mid-term review will help put nation on track to achieve Vision 2020 goals, says Loke

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): The Government may intensify initiatives pertaining to reforming public sector institutions “to rightsize the public service and augment talent management”, according to the Mid-term Review of the 11th Malaysia Plan 2016-2020 report.

The Government, said the revie...

Govt wants to 'rightsize' public service

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): The Malaysian Government wants to intensify and expand e-payment platforms with an emphasis on Government transactions “for good governance and reducing corruption”.

“A cashless payment transaction system would ensure transparency, as well as enable tracing and tr...

Govt to expand e-payment system, says it allows tracing

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): MCA’s sole Parliamentarian Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong claims the mid-term review of the 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP) is largely a “rebranding exercise”.

Speaking to reporters after the review was presented in Parliament today, Wee said there wasn’t any major change to t...

11MP mid-term review a rebranding exercise, says MCA

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the 11th Malaysia Plan Mid-term Review presented by his successor Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today, is largely premised upon achievements of the previous Barisan Nasional (BN) government. 

Speaking to reporters a...

Mid-term review premises on BN administration's achievement, Najib says

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): Stressing the importance of reforms to Malaysia's asset declaration system, the government said it will develop an effective system to ensure better asset declaration and detect abuse among politicians.

The Code of Ethics for the declaration of assets and gifts am...

Reform asset declaration system to restore public confidence

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): Malaysia is set to limit the term for the Prime Minister, chief minister and menteri besar to two terms in a bid to curb possible power abuse and corruption, according to the Mid-term Review of the 11th Malaysia Plan 2016-2020 report.

“The excessive concentration ...

Two-term limit for PM and state chiefs in the works

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said that in order to limit the premiership tenure to two terms, some amendments will have to be done to the federal constitution.

"It will involve the constitution, so we have a number of things that involves (amending) the ...

Limiting PM's tenure will require constitutional amendments — Dr M

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): Steps will be taken by the government to uphold integrity and accountability, and to ensure check and balance in the public institutions.

These include the introduction of Parliamentary Services Act 1963, which was repealed in 1992, as underlined in the Mid-t...

Parliament, commissions to be strengthened for greater check and balance

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): A national policy framework on the fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) will be formulated to promote innovation, creativity and competitiveness in embracing the intensification of the digital revolution.

In the mid-term review on the 11th Malaysia Plan, the governm...

Malaysia to introduce the National Industry 4.0 Policy Framework

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): The government will accelerate the adoption of digital in public service in the remaining 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP) period, as part of its national digitalisation agenda.

“In the remaining plan period, the digitalisation agenda will be pursued aggressively... In t...

More online govt services as govt pursues digitalisation agenda 'aggressively'

The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities is calling on all palm smallholders and palm oil millers to take the opportunity to participate in and develop the biogas industry, which has proven to provide benefits and added value, said its minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Plantation minister urges smallholders, palm oil millers to drive biogas industry

The Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (LTSAS) in Ipoh has completed its optimisation project, a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing the airport’s functionality, capacity and overall comfort.

Upgrading of Ipoh Airport completed, says MAHB

Car manufacturers looking to stand out in China's constantly innovating auto market unveiled cars at Shanghai's auto show this week featuring immersive entertainment, fragrance control, in-car refrigerators and even hot pot cooking equipment.

Automakers tout cinematic experiences and mini kitchens at Shanghai auto show

Thailand needs to revamp its import regulations and investment promotion policies — key drivers for Chinese capital flows into the Southeast Asian nation in recent years — as a hefty US tariff threatens to hurt the nation’s export-driven growth, according to former leader Thaksin Shinawatra.

Thaksin signals Thai policy reset to cut deal with US on tariffs

While much of the world is focused on a volatile international trade war, two of China’s largest internet companies are inflicting greater damage on each other at home.

JD.com’s delivery clash with Meituan may worsen US$70b rout

KUALA LUMPUR (April 25): The High Court in George Town, Penang, has ordered a senior marketing executive to pay RM118,500 in damages to her former company, FP Stencil Sdn Bhd, for breaching employment obligations, including unauthorised deletion of company data and misappropriation of confidential information.

Penang High Court orders marketing executive to pay RM118,500 for data deletion and breaching confidentiality

Oasis Home Holding Bhd began accepting orders for its initial public offering on Friday, aiming to raise up to RM42 million with shares priced at 28 sen on the ACE Market.

Oasis Home prices ACE Market IPO at 28 sen a share to raise up to RM42 mil

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday reiterated that the government’s move to introduce an Urban Renewal Act is rooted in the need to provide better living conditions for Malaysians long trapped in dilapidated housing.

PM reiterates objective of Urban Renewal Act to uplift lives

Nomura Holdings Inc’s profit rose more than analysts expected last quarter, as Japan’s biggest brokerage joined Wall Street banks in posting trading gains from volatile equity markets after Donald Trump took office.

Nomura profit rises more than expected, led by equity trading

British retailers reported the best start to the year since 2021 in what may be a fleeting boost for the economy, with rising bills and the US trade war increasingly weighing on consumer morale.

Unexpected UK retail sales jump boosts economy as storm gathers

China’s government is considering suspending its 125% tariff on some US imports, people familiar with the matter said, as the economic costs of the tit-for-tat trade war weigh heavily on certain industries.

China may exempt some US goods from 125% tariff as costs rise, Bloomberg reports

KUALA LUMPUR (April 25): Shares of Bina Puri Holdings Bhd (KL:BPURI) fell to an 18-month low, after The Edge reported that the stock and its Warrant B were affected by a major hacking incident. Hackers reportedly accessed investors’ trading accounts and used them to buy shares without permission on Bursa Malaysia.

Hack-hit Bina Puri shares fall to 18-month low, short selling suspended 

KUALA LUMPUR (April 25): Bursa Malaysia opened as usual on Friday, as the Securities Commission (SC) and Bursa Malaysia said it has launched active investigations into&nbsp;recent reports of unauthorised access and trade involving several online trading accounts.&nbsp;

Bursa Malaysia opens as usual as regulators investigate online trading account breach

Bursa Malaysia’s equities opened higher on Friday, echoing the overnight strong performance of US equities, despite a widespread hacking incident affecting Malaysian stock trading accounts the day prior.

KLCI gains to track US rally despite overnight hacking, amid rate cut hopes

KUALA LUMPUR (April 25): The High Court in George Town, Penang, has ordered a senior marketing executive to pay RM118,500 in damages to her former company, FP Stencil Sdn Bhd, for breaching employment obligations, including unauthorised deletion of company data and misappropriation of confidential information.

(April 25): US President Donald Trump said his administration was talking with China on trade, after Beijing denied the existence of negotiations on a deal and demanded the US revoke all unilateral tariffs.

Trump says US talking with China on trade after Beijing’s denial

The Malaysian delegation, led by Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, told US trade representatives that Malaysia is open to talks on reducing the trade deficit, addressing non-tariff barriers, improving technological security, and exploring a potential trade agreement.

Malaysia tells US it is open to talks on trade deficit and non-tariff barriers to reduce tariffs

Kuala Lumpur Tower will reopen on Saturday, April 26, under new management, with ticket prices rising for international visitors and dropping by nearly 30% for locals at the Sky Deck.

KL Tower reopens tomorrow with new management and revised ticket prices

The Johor government has decided to declare next Monday, April 28, as a special holiday for the entire state, as a sign of support and to commemorate&nbsp;Johor Darul Ta’zim’s (JDT) footballing&nbsp;achievements.

Public holiday in Johor next Monday to commemorate JDT's footballing achievements

Chinese investments in Southeast Asian manufacturing are likely much higher than official data showed, underscoring the difficulty of any US attempt to box in Beijing or exclude Chinese-made goods from its supply chains.

China’s investments in Southeast Asia snarl US plans for supply chains

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has been granted a temporary release of his passport to travel abroad to tend to familial matters.

Muhyiddin gets temporary release of passport to visit ailing family member in Australia

KUALA LUMPUR (April 25): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for the swift implementation of the Warisan KL: Warisan Ibu Kota Malaysia Madani project launched on Friday, while ensuring that the needs and comfort of the majority are taken into account.

PM calls for expedited Warisan KL project with focus on people’s well-being

Foreign broker CLSA Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd on Friday announced its entry into Malaysia’s structured warrants market with the launch of six new instruments on Bursa Malaysia, aimed at a broad spectrum of investors.&nbsp;

CLSA launches structured warrants in Malaysia, targets traditional long-term investors and Gen Z

Reach Energy Bhd (KL:REACH) will be delisted from the official list of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd (Bursa Securities) next Tuesday, April 29, following the company’s decision not to appeal against the delisting.

Reach Energy to be delisted on April 29

IJM Land Bhd’s latest landed residential development named Soren in Puncak Alam, Selangor, has been 80% taken up since its launch on April 19, according to a press statement on Thursday.

First-phase landed homes at IJM Land's Suria Hill in Selangor 80% taken up, next phase to launch in 3Q

Oasis Home Holding Bhd began accepting orders for its initial public offering on Friday, aiming to raise up to RM42 million with shares priced at 28 sen on the ACE Market.

Sarawak’s very own airline, AirBorneo, which is scheduled to commence operation next year, carries the state’s aspiration to enhance regional connectivity among the Asean nations, Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said.

AirBorneo carries Sarawak's wish for better Asean connectivity, says Abang Johari

Malaysia is revising down its growth outlook as tariffs weigh on the economy, while seeking a “fair” deal in trade talks that kicked off with US officials this week, according to Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia to cut growth outlook, discuss fair trade with US, says Amir Hamzah

SINGAPORE/HONG KONG (April 25): Asian stock&nbsp;markets&nbsp;headed for a second straight week of gains on Friday and the dollar for its first weekly rise in more than a month, as investors focused on signs that the US and China were prepared to pull back from their trade war.

Asian stocks, dollar eye weekly rise on hints of tariff relief

(April 25):&nbsp;Wall Street investors weighing the impacts of Donald Trump’s trade war on Corporate America sent stocks climbing, amid bets the US Federal Reserve could cut rates sooner than anticipated to prevent a recession.

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