Economy

Economy

Hong Kong bankers have lots of free time, anxiety as deals slump

The once intense and lucrative profession is experiencing a downturn, marked by job cuts, reduced bonuses and a shift to…

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Issuance of SST for phase 1B of Pan Borneo Sabah highway packages by March

KOTA KINABALU – The Letter of Acceptance (SST) for the entire 19 work packages of Phase 1B of the Pan…

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Dewan Rakyat approves Finance Bill

KUALA LUMPUR – Dewan Rakyat today approved the Finance Bill (No. 2) 2023. The bill was tabled by Deputy Finance…

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Monsoon season: Visa waiver offers chance to change perception of Terengganu tourism

KUALA TERENGGANU – The government’s announcement of a 30-day visa exemption for tourists from China and India, starting Dec 1,…

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Tourism Malaysia and Perodua’s 3-year pact promises travel innovation

by SUFEA SALEHUDDIN / pic HUSSEIN SHAHARUDDIN Tourism Malaysia has entered into a three-year memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with Perusahaan…

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KPDN to enhance and refine social scheme to support targeted subsidy

by NURUL SUHAIDI / pic BERNAMA THE Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) is refining the social security…

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Penang Airport welcomes Qatar, Thai Airways

KUALA LUMPUR – Penang International Airport has welcomed the arrival of two global carriers in October, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd…

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Sarawak targets four million visitor arrivals in 2024

KUCHING – Sarawak is expected to receive four million visitor arrivals with an estimated RM9.76 billion in revenue next year.…

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Inflation reaching 5% in 2024! How will oil prices impact US price hike?

We believe interest rates and inflation will be ‘higher for longer’ as oil and service prices have rally in recent…

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2023: Never a dull moment in energy sector

It was never a dull moment in the energy market this year as the industry remained heavily influenced by ever-volatile…

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Melaka among highest producers of chicken – state exco

MELAKA — Melaka is one of the largest chicken-producing states, so there is no need to import so as to…

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Terengganu tables RM1.860b budget for 2024

KUALA TERENGGANU – The Terengganu government today allocated RM1.860 billion for the state’s Budget 2024 with an estimated deficit of…

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A look at Budget 2024 and challenges ahead

We’re at a juncture where we must prioritise the needs of the many over the government’s requirements, says expert  by…

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