[OPINION] We need to restart the economic growth engine - but this time, it must work for all
We are living through arguably one of the most complicated, unpredictable geopolitical and geoeconomic environments in decades.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Consider This: STEM Education (Part 2) - How to Spark Curiosity & Interest in Science
In recent years, Malaysian educators and policymakers have expressed growing concern over the declining enrolment in STEM disciplines-crucial fields that underpin innovation and economic growth. What are the root causes behind this decline in academic interest, and are there potential strategies for revitalising interest in STEM education? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Mazidatulakmam Miskam, Senior Lecturer at USM’s School of Chemical Sciences.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Consider This: STEM Education (Part 1) - Why The Declining Interest in Pure Sciences?
In recent years, Malaysian educators and policymakers have expressed growing concern over the declining enrolment in STEM disciplines-crucial fields that underpin innovation and economic growth. What are the root causes behind this decline in academic interest, and are there potential strategies for revitalising interest in STEM education? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Mas Sahidayana Mohktar, Director of the Universiti Malaya STEM Centre.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Google urges Malaysian businesses to embrace AI upskilling programmes
By doing so, they can position themselves as leaders in technology and drive economic growth, said Google's Karan Bhatia.
Thu Apr 11 2024
China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan and raises defence spending by 7.2%
The increase mirrors the rate presented in last year's budget and again comes in above the govt's economic growth forecast for this year.
Tue Mar 05 2024
[COLUMNIST]: Empowering Malaysia's Bumiputera: Towards Inclusive Economic Growth
In Malaysia, the pursuit of socio-economic equity for Bumiputera requires shifting paradigms, towards broader empowerment
Sun Mar 03 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Environmental Economics & Climate Action
The Malaysian government is calling on the private sector to view decarbonisation as an essential long-term corporate strategy to help boost economic growth while the nation shifts away from fossil fuels.
Associate Professor Dr Santha Chenayah Ramu, Department of Economics, Universiti Malaya and Melissa Tan, Climate Action & Sustainability Advocate feature in this Niaga Spotlight discussion on how both big business and the average Malaysian consumer can take action to ensure Malaysia’s green future through Environmental Economics.
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Associate Professor Dr Santha Chenayah Ramu, Department of Economics, Universiti Malaya and Melissa Tan, Climate Action & Sustainability Advocate feature in this Niaga Spotlight discussion on how both big business and the average Malaysian consumer can take action to ensure Malaysia’s green future through Environmental Economics.
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Fri Mar 01 2024
With handouts, piped water and cooking gas, India's Modi woos women voters
The BJP's ardent wooing of India's Hindu majority and the country's strong overall economic growth are major vote-getters.
Wed Feb 28 2024
Vietnam 2023 economic growth slows to 5.05%, missing government target
Though this year's growth is below a government target of 6.5%, it is still a positive result, putting Vietnam in the group of the fastest growing economies in the region and in the world.
Fri Dec 29 2023
China inclusion in Look East Policy will boost trade, investment - Economist
Malaysia's Look East Policy with the inclusion of China will increase trading and investment cooperation between both countries, resulting in higher economic growth and revenue for Malaysia.
Fri Dec 22 2023
14th World Islamic Economic Forum in Abu Dhabi to discuss key components of global economic growth
THE 14th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) is set to explore a range of critical global economic themes centered around 'Global Economic Agenda: Shaping a Sustainable Future.
Tue Dec 05 2023
Malaysia invites China's Xi to visit, ramps up tourism target
also seeks to boost the number of Chinese tourists to five million a year to fuel economic growth.
Fri Dec 01 2023
Malaysia's economic growth to be affected if Palestine-Israel conflict escalates
If the scale of conflict widens, it would have significant impact, especially in rising of oil prices and trade supply chain disruption.
Tue Nov 28 2023
Total reset in global institutions crucial to address wide gap in economic growth, income - PM
A drastic, systemic reform and a total reset of the global institutions is crucial in addressing the wide gap between economic growth and income which leads to continuous disparity.
Fri Sep 22 2023
Strategic DDI can attract more FDI, drive economic growth - PM
Having a more strategic domestic industry ecosystem is crucial for generating more sustainable GDP growth, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Aug 22 2023
Jualan Proton pada April naik 17 peratus kepada 11,025 unit
Proton mencatatkan pertumbuhan 17.1 peratus pada April 2024 dengan 11,025 unit dijual dalam pasaran domestik dan eksport.
Mon May 06 2024
'Nama tengah naik' - Rozie Othman akui kecewa Syasya keluar Dolla untuk berkahwin
Syasya kini masih berada di Malaysia dan akan mengotakan janji mengikut suaminya untuk ke luar negara.
Mon May 06 2024
Sultan Pahang ingatkan ADUN berbahas secara rasional, dahulukan kepentingan rakyat
Sultan Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah mengingatkan semua Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) supaya berbahas secara rasional dan berpegang kepada prinsip mendahulukan kepe
Mon May 06 2024
Kerajaan akan teliti cadangan RSF baiki indeks kebebasan media - Fahmi
Beliau mengalu-alukan kesediaan badan bukan kerajaan (NGO) antarabangsa itu untuk bekerjasama dengan Malaysia.
Mon May 06 2024
Kerajaan komited kurangkan jejak karbon negara melalui inisiatif Solar@PETRA - Fadillah
Kementerian Peralihan Tenaga dan Transformasi Air (PETRA) melancarkan inisiatif Solar Peralihan Tenaga Untuk Rakyat atau Solar@PETRA hari ini.
Mon May 06 2024
Status pindah kes bunuh Bella ke Mahkamah Tinggi ditentukan 20 Mei ini
Mahkamah menetapkan 20 Mei depan bagi mendapatkan status arahan lanjut dan juga izin berhubung kes seorang lelaki yang didakwa membunuh Bella.
Mon May 06 2024
Mo Salah cipta sejarah baharu Liga Perdana Inggeris
Mohamed Salah mencipta lebih banyak sejarah Liga Perdana Inggeris apabila menjaringkan gol dan memberikan bantuan dalam kemenangan 4-2 Liverpool ke atas Tottenham.
Mon May 06 2024
Perkhidmatan BJAK tiada kelulusan JPJ
Tindakan BJAK Sdn Bhd (BJAK) menjalankan perkhidmatan urus niaga pembaharuan cukai jalan kepada orang ramai adalah tidak diluluskan JPJ Malaysia.
Mon May 06 2024
Agong tiba di Singapura bagi lawatan negara
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim dan Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah berangkat tiba di Singapura pada Isnin bagi mengadakan Lawatan Negara selama dua hari ke republik berkenaan.
Lawatan Negara itu adalah yang pertama sejak Seri Paduka Baginda menaiki takhta pada 31 Januari lalu dan ia merupakan jemputan Presiden Singapura Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
Lawatan Negara itu adalah yang pertama sejak Seri Paduka Baginda menaiki takhta pada 31 Januari lalu dan ia merupakan jemputan Presiden Singapura Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
Mon May 06 2024
Semua 31,600 jemaah haji Tabung Haji tahun ini akan masuki Raudah
Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) memberi jaminan kesemua 31,600 jemaah haji Malaysia tahun ini berpeluang memasuki Raudah, salah satu tempat suci yang menjadi rebutan untuk dikunjungi semasa berada di Masjid Nabawi di Madinah. Bagaimanapun ia tetap tertakluk kepada kelulusan daripada kerajaan Arab Saudi.
Mon May 06 2024