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27/07/2022

by S BIRRUNTHA / Pic by TMR FILE THE household debt-to-GDP ratios in Malaysia and Thailand remain among the highest in South-East Asia and are at risk of non-performance as interest rates normalise, according to a report by Moody’s Analytics. The report titled “Global Debt: Asia-Pacific’s High...

20/07/2022

Franchises are expected to contribute 9.4% to the GDP target this year, minister says by NURUL SUHAIDI / pic source: mirf.my THE Malaysia International Retail and Franchise Exhibition (MIRF) 2022 is expected to generate up to RM90 million worth of investments for Malaysia from over 400 retailers.  ...

13/07/2022

06/07/2022

by S BIRRUNTHA / Pic by BLOOMBERG MALAYSIA’S growth outlook has improved due to surging oil prices and the reopening of the economy, according to Moody’s Analytics. Its chief Asia-Pacific (APAC) economist Steve Cochrane said the mixed signals across the APAC countries — and across the componen...

29/06/2022

This will help to better address the issue of labour shortage and the increasing cost of living in the urban areas by AZALEA AZUAR / pic by MUHD AMIN NAHARUL THE Malaysia Retailers Association (MRA) is urging the Human Resources Ministry to categorise minimum wages according to zones. The associati...

22/06/2022

With many property developments happening in recent years, Nathan says it makes sense for Putrajaya to have a transportation hub by AZALEA AZUAR / pic by MUHD AMIN NAHARUL THE newly opened Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) Putrajaya Line Phase 1 will benefit property developers. PropertyGuru Malaysia and i...

15/06/2022

by AUFA MARDHIAH MALAYSIAN manufacturing sales continued to record double-digit growth of 13.2% with RM147.9 billion in April 2022. In addition, sales value also grew by 2.3% over the previous month. Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said tha...

08/06/2022

MALAYSIA’S transition to the endemic phase of Covid-19 and the reopening of the country’s borders will bode well for merger and acquisition (M&A) activities and privatisation deals this year.  KPMG Malaysia ED and deal advisor Tham Kin Son said businesses are increasingly recognising strategic...

01/06/2022

by AZALEA AZUAR / Pic by MUHD AMIN NAHARUL BUSINESSES in Malaysia are expected to remain positive for the second quarter of this year (2Q22) despite a slower pace. Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said businesses have registered a 3.5% in...

25/05/2022

MALAYSIA’S trade performance continued its upward momentum in April 2022 with total trade increasing 21.3% year-on-year (YoY) to RM231.44 billion, marking the 15th consecutive month of double-digit growth. In a statement today, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) said trade, e...

11/05/2022

RHB Bank Berhad records RM2.618 billion net profit as at December 31, 2021 with highest dividend payout ratio of 62.9% at the bank’s 56th AGM today. It said in a statement that the performance showcasing strong capital and liquidity positions amidst challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandem...