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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...

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:...

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...

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...

Innovez One and the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, one of the busiest ports in the world, have entered an agreement to deploy Innovez One’s AI-powered Port Management Information System (PMIS) to boost efficiency and optimise scheduling at the Malaysian Port Innovez One, a...

Last week, the Johor government proposed returning to the more typical weekend to address problems arising from having different rest days for public and private sector workers. — Picture by Ben Tan JOHOR BARU, June 22 — Johor residents and businesses have reacted...

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi speaks to the media in Putrajaya, June 21, 2022. — Bernama pic PUTRAJAYA, June 21 — Ceiling price control for chicken, chicken eggs and subsidies for palm cooking oil in bottles of two,...

Congestion in the city was also found to be due to a 45 per cent increase in the number of vehicles after the easing of the movement control order since August last year, with 46.76 million recorded in December 2021 compared to 26.51 million in December 2019. —...

PETALING JAYA: It will be back to driving school for motorists nabbed with expired driving licences after June 30, says the Malaysian Association of Driving Institutes (Pima). The move came following a reminder by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) for motorists with...

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Traffic through Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints has been consistently heavy since the start of the June school holiday period, with traveller volume over the past weekend rising to 267,000 people per day compared with...