KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is one of the lowest tax revenue collectors in Southeast Asia, with a tax-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio of 11.8 per cent.Malaysia University Science and Technology (MUST) economist Prof Emeritus Dr Barjoyai Bardai said Malaysia fell...

This month, the Megalift team and equipment are occupied with the handling of shipments for East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project. They have 6 units of locomotives entering via Kuantan Port and 95 units of wagons that arrived in Port Klang, both via conventional...

Domestic trade minister: Govt plans to retarget diesel subsidies by June this year. Rererence: https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/02/01/domestic-trade-minister-govt-plans-to-retarget-diesel-subsidies-by-june-this-year/115771

BANGKOK: Malaysia will join the 43rd Cobra Gold, the world's longest-running and largest multinational military exercise in South-east Asia, alongside troops from 30 nations in Thailand from February 27 to March 10.Co-hosted by the Royal Thai Armed Forces and the...

KUALA LUMPUR: Economic growth for 2023 will be below 4% as we forecast this time last year. This is positive but slower than in the past because of the transition to a new era of lower underlying growth due to the damage of Covid-19 policies. We see slower growth...

DTDC in India covers approximately 96% of the population through 16,000+ physical customer access points and has a global reach of 220+ destinations. DTDC has expanded its presence in SEA with its new Malaysia office apart from its existing...

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is implementing a scheme titled “Just-in-Time” for vessels arriving at its terminals and berths in Singapore. Our correspondent Spica reports that the purpose of this scheme is three-fold. Firstly to match vessels with...

Scheduled for completion in 42 months, KLIP’s vision is to transform Kuala Sungai Linggi into a Green Global Industrial Hub for Energy Source, Port and Maritime Services. The development plan includes the construction of tank storage, shipyard, heavy...

PETALING JAYA: Amid reports of pharmaceutical drug prices rising in the United States, the same may apply to Malaysia soon. Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) president Prof Amrahi Buang said if drugmakers moved to raise prices in the United States, the prices of...

Despite a strong Singapore dollar and weak Malaysian ringgit, Singaporeans are not eyeing large properties in JB and are prioritising connectivity instead Changing work cultures and the flexibility of remote working post-pandemic are making it increasingly easier for...

ANN/THE STAR – The Malaysian government is dedicated to promoting transparency in medicine pricing. The commitment aims to empower consumers by providing them with the necessary information to make informed choices and compare prices. The ministry is actively...

PETALING JAYA: ACE Market-bound AGX Group Bhd is poised for a better year in 2024, following an improvement in its working capital and operational efficiency amid a recovery in the logistics industry, says executive director and chief executive officer Datuk...

KLANG, Jan 19 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke today said his ministry has not received feedback from importers warning about the potential impact of the Red Sea Crisis on Malaysia. He said the ministry was aware of the need to proactively mitigate supply disruptions...

Ву Ноrасе Раlасіо: Тhе Fеdеrаtіоn оf Маlауѕіаn Маnufасturеrѕ (FММ) hаѕ іѕѕuеd а wаrnіng tо Маlауѕіаn ехроrtеrѕ аnd іmроrtеrѕ аbоut а ѕіgnіfісаnt hіkе іn frеіght rаtеѕ, ехресtеd tо trірlе іn 2024 соmраrеd tо thе рrеvіоuѕ уеаr. Тhіѕ еѕсаlаtіоn іѕ аttrіbutеd tо thе...

FOR industries dominated by the interconnected fabric of the Internet of Things (IoT), the prospect of streamlining the production and distribution of goods takes centre stage. Imagine the seamless interplay between devices, systems and data – optimising every aspect...

KUALA LUMPUR – Rising costs of living are expected to hit Malaysia’s middle- and high-income households the hardest in 2024, as the government shifts to targeted subsidies for fuel and electricity, and imposes tax hikes as part of its economic reforms. Household...

Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP), a member of MMC Group is expected to continue driving the development of the logistics and port sector in Malaysia. This is in line with the Group’s commitment to invest nearly RM26 billion over the next five (5) years to build...

Economy minister hopes special economic zone with Singapore boosts tech, renewables KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia hopes the southern state of Johor will become a "new engine of growth," as the country works to develop the border area with neighbor Singapore, its economy...

Companies based in the two countries are part of an “illicit procurement network” that has been targeted by U.S. sanctions.  In the early hours of December 16, 2023, a swarm of drones headed toward the USS Carney, a warship patrolling the southern Red Sea. Crew...

If there is one vegetable that is religiously added to all cuisines across south Asia, it is onions. The staple vegetable holds an extremely important place in the common man’s life. Onions are grown on around 136,000 hectares of land, with the 2020 figures...