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Boosting ASEAN Prosperity and Integration With Efficient Regional Customs Transit Systems

BusinessToday - June 1, 2021 0

By Aivaras Pigaga, Lead ACTS IT Implementation Expert, ARISE Plus Programme ASEAN is a perfect example of a region that is greater than the sum of its individual parts, or...

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Malaysia And Russia Identify Key Areas For Economic Relations

Editor - May 30, 2021 0

Malaysia and Russia caught up to discuss way forward in strengthening bilateral economic relations through the recently held Inaugural Meeting of the Working Group...

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Save Our SME’s (SOS):Reintroduce Wage Subsidy and Loan Moratorium

Editor - May 29, 2021 0

With Malaysia entering a nationwide full lockdown including the shuttering of all economic sectors, the grim reminder of March 2020 is returning to haunt...

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The Dynamic Tension Between Politics & Economics In Continuing To Steady The Economy Under The Covid-19 Era

BusinessToday - May 28, 2021 0

By Jason Loh Head of Social, Law & Human Rights at EMIR Research Minister of Finance Tengku Zafrul Aziz’s press release on the performance of...

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How Important Are “Deep” Trade Agreements?

BusinessToday - May 28, 2021 0

By Prof Dr Evelyn S. Devadason, Trade agreements, comprising (FTAs) and preferential trade agreements (PTAs), have expanded in terms of numbers and complexity. The...

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China Relaxes Rules On Foreign Investment, Lowers Asset Requirements

Editor - May 27, 2021 0

China will relax rules for foreign investment, increasing its market appeal to global investors and signaling its determination to continue with its opening up...

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Mah Sing Healthcare Receives Business License To Commence Glove Manufacturing Factory Operations In Kapar

Poovenraj - May 24, 2021 0

Mah Sing Healthcare Sdn Bhd (Mah Sing Healthcare) has received its business license along with other relevant permits to commence its glove manufacturing factory...

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Good Governance And ESG Not Just For Big Companies, SME’s Should Practice

Editor - May 23, 2021 0

The Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance says that SME’s keen to find a bigger role in the challenging business eco-system, should take note of...

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Sime Darby Plantation Net Profit Up 20 Percent Buoyed By High CPO Prices

Editor - May 20, 2021 0

Favourable Crude Palm Oil prices which are at record levels of RM4700 per tonne is benefiting some of the local planters who are reporting...

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UOB Projects Malaysia FDI Increase 15 Percent To RM74 Billion For 2021

Editor - May 19, 2021 0

UOB Malaysia has projected approved investments in Malaysia to increase by 13 per cent to RM185 billion in 2021, of which close to 40...

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Global Chip Shortage Costs Automakers 3.8 Million Units In Production Loses

Editor - May 19, 2021 0

Global semiconductor (chip) shortages will cost automakers 3.8 million units in lost production, or 5% of estimated annual sales in 2021, Fitch Ratings says....

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First Quarter Malaysia Economy Report Card, Gives Glimpse Of What Lies Ahead

Editor - May 16, 2021 0

Central Bank recently released reports on the Malaysian economy which registered a smaller decline of 0.5% in the first quarter compared to 4Q 2020...

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Singapore Declares 4 Weeks Lockdown After 24 Cases Were Detected

Editor - May 14, 2021 0

Neighboring state Singapore, has declared a full lockdown with no dine-ins, gathering limiting to 2 persons and business all to shut down after cases...

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US Customs Seizes Another Top Glove Shipment On Forced Labour Issues

Editor - May 14, 2021 0

It seems Top Glove has not resolved much of the issues pertaining to U.S. Customs and Border Protection accusation of using 'forced labour' on...

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China’s FDI Rose 40 Percent To RM256 Billion With Service Industry Gaining Most

Editor - May 14, 2021 0

China remains a popular destination for overseas investors, with a surge in foreign direct investment during the January-April period. FDI into the Chinese mainland, in...

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Remove Protectionist Regimes And Nations Rice Output Can Grow

Editor - May 13, 2021 0

The paddy and rice industry is one of the most assisted and insulated industries in Malaysia. Protectionist measures such as utilising a state trading...

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Hong Leong Commits Targeted Assistance For MCO Affected Businesses

Editor - May 13, 2021 0

With the recent implementation of the nationwide Movement Control Order (“MCO”) 3.0, Hong Leong Bank and Hong Leong Islamic Bank is assuring its customers that...

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Is Malaysia 2021 Growth Prospect Dimmed By Another Lockdown?

Editor - May 12, 2021 0

The lockdown announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muyhiddin 2 days ago will take effect from today where once again we see empty streets...

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PM Announces Nationwide MCO, Employers Asked To Implement WFH Policy

Editor - May 10, 2021 0

The country is facing a third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, with cases rising to 4000 a day and daily death tolls at alarming...

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Kedah Based EG Industries Set To Produce 5G Routers For US Market

Editor - May 10, 2021 0

Malaysia is known for its electronic manufacturing capability since the 80's, this helped our country's economy grow substantially over the decades. Having given rise...