Economy

Malaysia aims for higher SME contribution via new national policy

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Putrajaya is targeting a 50% contribution to GDP by SMEs by 2030
By MARK RAO / Pic By RAZAK GHAZALI THE government targets 50% contribution to GDP by ...

Tourist arrivals from Saudi Arabia drop in 1Q19

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Malaysia is a favourite destination for Mideast visitors and they have been a massive contributor to the country’s purse
by S BIRRUNTHA / pic by ARIF ...

PTPTN defaulters may be able to get house loans

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Zuraida says the proposal, which is currently awaiting the central bank’s approval, is expected to be enforced by October this year
By AFIQ AZIZ / Pic ...

MESTECC to submit Cabinet paper on RE

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The proposal is also aimed at reforming the electricity industry towards green energy trading
by MARK RAO / pic by MUHD AMIN NAHARUL THE Ministry of ...

Loke: Projects in pipeline to improve rail connectivity to Port Klang

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by NUR HAZIQAH A MALEK/ pic by MUHD AMIN NAHARUL
THE government continues to play a big role in the transport sector, with many projects lined up to ...

Malaysia’s petrol cheapest in Asia Pacific, says Picodi

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by AZALEA AZUAR/ pic by BERNAMA
MALAYSIA has the cheapest petrol price in the Asia-Pacific region, said Picodi analysts who noted that one litre of ...

Capitalism needs strong state, higher tax and decent wages to survive, says deputy minister

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by NG MIN SHEN / pic by BERNAMA
FOR Asian economies to have a clear path ahead, capitalists should campaign for a strong state with integrity and a ...

Agricultural sector in Sarawak poised for better outcomes through digital changes, says expert

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by BERNAMA/ pic by BERNAMA
THE agriculture sector in Sarawak will experience drastic changes over the next five years with the application of smart ...

Expert: Economy to grow at slower pace in 2Q

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The GDP for the year may be lower than in 2018
by SHAHEERA AZNAM SHAH/ pic by MUHD AMIN NAHARUL MALAYSIA’S economy is anticipated to grow at a slower ...

BNM expected to keep OPR unchanged at MPC meeting

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By NG MIN SHEN / Pic By MUHD AMIN NAHARUL
BANK Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee, which meets today, is likely to keep the Overnight ...

More skilled workers needed to meet demand

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While Malaysia is expected to reach a high-income economy, the real challenge is how to make the younger generations motivated
by S BIRRUNTHA / pic by ...

Investor confidence in Johor remains strong

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by BERNAMA/ pic by BERNAMA JOHOR Mentri Besar Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal has denied allegations by the Opposition that investor confidence towards investing ...