Economy

Toll takeover plan futile, tax system needs a revamp, says PM economic advisor

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The emphasis on the poor will not only be good for social mobility but also for economic growth
by ALIFAH ZAINUDDIN/ pic by HUSSEIN SHAHARUDDIN THE ...

Selangor aims to expand aerospace parks

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The 81ha land will complement the 3 existing aerospace industrial areas which are being developed
by AFIQ AZIZ/ pic by RAZAK GHAZALI SELANGOR expects ...

Dr Xavier: New bauxite mining licences by January

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Pahang state govt has agreed that only a few operators will be allowed to operate in Gebeng, Kuantan, after obtaining the approval
Pic By TMR File THE ...

Should the private sector lead in the public transport?

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By S BIRRUNTHA / Pic By ARIF KARTONO
THE country’s public transport can be liberalised and managed by the private sector with companies to determine ...

Sarawak issued notice of Assessment to Petronas

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by BERNAMA/ pic by BERNAMA
KUCHING – Sarawak has issued a Notice of Assessment to Petronas to make the necessary payments, failing which, the state ...

PMI rises to 6-month high in October on new orders

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by ALIFAH ZAINUDDIN/ pic credit: ihsmarkit.com
THE softness in Malaysia’s industrial production persisted in October despite a six-month high in new ...

RAM expects Malaysia’s Sept exports down 0.6%

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Boycott of the country’s palm oil by Indian traders will likely not be prolonged, as there are not enough supplies from top producer Indonesia to cover the ...

Malaysia’s economy to hit 4.7% in 3Q19

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Private consumption will remain as the key catalyst of economic growth for the country in 3Q19
By SULHI KHALID / Pic By ARIF KARTONO MALAYSIA’S economy ...

Dr Mahathir: Applying sanctions is against the law

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by BERNAMA/ pic by BERNAMA
BANGKOK • Prime Minister (PM) Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has criticised a certain country for imposing economic sanctions on ...
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Control on medicine prices will affect M’sia’s medical tourism

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Any price control mechanism would force drug firms to reconsider launching innovative medicine
by AZREEN HANI/ pic by BLOOMBERG MALAYSIA’S medical ...

How e-commerce shapes the Malaysian economy

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Local malls are now bracing for a paradigm shift in how malls are used and defined in the country
by MARK RAO/ pic by MUHD AMIN NAHARUL THE electronic ...

Local companies rank 3rd-lowest in Asia for ESG

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by HARIZAH KAMEL/ pic by MUHD AMIN NAHARUL
MALAYSIA’S largest companies have been ranked third-lowest in the region for environmental sustainability ...