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KUALA LUMPUR: As post-pandemic Malaysia opens up with more industries resuming their operations, the economy has been hit with new challenges. With rising costs from the US Federal Reserve interest rate hikes to a running inflation, scarcity of resources due to the...
Malaysia Seizes $26M Worth of Elephant Tusks and Pangolin Scales
Customs displayed elephant tusks, pangolin scales and other animal skulls and bones during a news conference in Port Klang, Malaysia, Monday, July 18, 2022. (Photo: Vincent Thian, AP) Pangolin scales, African elephant tusks, bones, and animal skulls were among the...
More employers surveyed in Malaysia are hiring: 31% growth in job demand in June 2022
An upsurge of 15% was registered for hiring activity over the last six months, while month-on-month growth improved at 5%. Malaysia's job market recorded a 31% growth in job demand in June 2022, indicating "a spree in hiring activity on an annual basis", as...
Wee: KLIA an expanding hub for Asia-Pacific region
SEPANG: The position of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport as an aviation hub has grown by offering direct connectivity to almost all parts of the Asia-Pacific region, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. He said the success of KLIA as a regional...
PM Ismail Sabri: Seven million Malaysians yet to receive Covid-19 booster shot
BERA, July 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today said that seven million Malaysians have yet to take their booster dose against Covid-19 so far and advised them to do so immediately. He said although the booster dose was not mandatory, it is still...
Strengthening economic ties with Malaysia, one of main priorities of Georgia’s foreign policy agenda
KUALA LUMPUR: Strengthening economic ties with ASEAN countries and particularly with Malaysia is one of the main priorities of Georgia’s foreign policy agenda, said Georgia’s ambassador to Malaysia Nikoloz Apkhazava (pix). In an interview with Bernama, Apkhazava...
Malaysia central bank to hike rates again in July and September
A slight majority of survey respondents, 12 of 22, predicted another 25 basis point rise in September to 2.50%, while the remaining 10 expected no change after a July hike. Either way, more rate hikes are certainly coming. BENGALURU: Malaysia's central bank will...
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre sees strong demand returning
The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Malaysia reports a significant increase in demand for in-person events, with 127 global meetings (51 conventions and 76 exhibitions) booked until the end of 2024. Alan Pryor, the general manager of KLCC, commented:...
Port Klang and Port of Tanjung Pelepas among world’s busiest
KUALA LUMPUR: Two of Malaysia's ports were rated as being among the busiest in the world last year, despite a slump due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. Port Klang and Port of Tanjung Pelepas were ranked 12th and 15th busiest ports, respectively. Transport Minister...
MEF says 25 ‘reputable’ Bangladeshi agency limit good for business, but MTUC and others disagree
By Keertan Ayamany Monday, 27 Jun 2022 7:00 AM MYT KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has said it supports the government’s creation of a quota for Bangladeshi recruitment agencies as it staves off the perception that Malaysian employers...