<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>The Sabah government’s strong support towards the unity government of prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is to ensure the country moves forward progressively said Sabah Chief minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Hajiji who is also the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) party chair said the unity government is the future of Malaysia which comprises various […]</p>
3 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>The Selangor government is committed to resolving flood issues within the state by closely monitoring all flood mitigation projects to ensure they are completed according to schedule. In response to the call made by prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to expedite flood mitigation projects in four states, Selangor has successfully completed 25 of the […]</p>
3 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>The Malaysian prime minister’s warm welcome to Abdul Somad Batubara should have raised questions about the former’s commitment to moderate Islamic principles. That it did not cause more of a stir raises even more questions, say these ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute academics. On July 13, Indonesian preacher Abdul Somad Batubara visited Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim […]</p>
3 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Analysts have foreseen Malaysia’s manufacturing sector to stay weak ahead due to the slowing global economy. Kenanga Research said in a note that the weaker purchasing managers index (PMI) reading in July was in line with its expectation that the manufacturing condition in Malaysia will remain weak in the third quarter. According to the research […]</p>
3 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>The unity government has never sidelined any race in the country but rather all initiatives and policies introduced are inclusive, said prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Disapproving claims by some parties that the unity government was bias, Anwar said assistance and initiatives from the unity government will be enjoyed by every level of the […]</p>
3 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the election campaign for the state polls was the best platform for political leaders to determine the road map of their party and not a stage to slander their opponents. The prime minister said the people and voters are matured and wise enough to evaluate every word spoken […]</p>
3 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s defamation lawsuit against Pendang MP Datuk Awang Solahuddin Hashim will be heard in 2026 at the High Court in Kuala Lumpur, Anwar’s lawyer said today. The hearing dates will be on six days in July 2026 July 13 to 16 and July 20 to 21. Anwar’s lawyer Datuk Sankara […]</p>
3 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Prime minister Anwar Ibrahim has sought to assuage MIC’s disappointment over its lack of government positions, urging the Barisan Nasional component to place their “trust” in him. He asked that his administration be given one year to tackle issues surrounding poor Malaysians, including those from among the Indian community, saying he is passionate about championing […]</p>
3 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>The Cabinet has approved Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd’s (MRCB) plan to rebuild KL Sentral, said transport minister Loke Siew Fook. He said the company will bear the cost of the estimated RM1 billion project. In return, it will be given the right to set up commercial units at the transport hub. “For us, this is […]</p>
3 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today he will look into a request for greater MIC representation in the government. Anwar said he will also discuss with his deputy Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and other party leaders in the unity government regarding the issue. Speaking in front of thousands of MIC members and […]</p>
3 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>As the state elections in Malaysia draw near, the political atmosphere is becoming increasingly charged, with incidents including the destruction of banners and flags. On Monday (31 July), Michelle Ng Mei Sze, the incumbent state assembly person for Subang, shared a picture on her social media accounts of one such incident. The photo depicted a […]</p>
3 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Transport minister Anthony Loke today announced that the Cabinet has approved the ministry’s proposal to redevelop the Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station (KL Sentral). He said this is to cater to the increasing number of commuters and traffic volume at the city’s main public transportation hub. “The current capacity of KL Sentral is about 100,000 but […]</p>
3 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>The government is looking into the need to establish a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) to address ethical issues related to the use of the technology, said Communications and Digital minister Fahmi Fadzil.Speaking at a press conference after delivering his keynote address at the Public Sector Day Malaysia programme here today, Fahmi said the […]</p>
2 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Malaysia prime minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday (August 1) that the country’s taxation policies must be guided by two fundamental principles, namely to tax when it is absolutely necessary and that it should not be considered a burden to taxpayers. “The changes that we have to take, including in the upcoming (budget), will be […]</p>
2 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Prime minister Anwar Ibrahim said taxation is necessary but assured that his government will not burden the people and the business community with excessive taxes. Anwar said his administration will be guided by this “sound principle” when formulating Budget 2024. “It is our intention to ensure that both foreign and domestic investors would see it […]</p>
2 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>GPS leaders only showed up on nomination day to support BN and PH candidates on the principle of supporting the unity government. Gabungan Parti Sarawak will not be involved in any campaign programmes for the August 12 state elections, says its chair Abang Johari Openg. Abang Johari, who is also Sarawak premier, said GPS leaders […]</p>
2 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s corruption and criminal breach of trust trial involving charity Yayasan Akalbudi’s funds continued today, even as the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) continues to study his representation to the attorney-general. Before the trial started today, deputy public prosecutor Datuk Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar informed the High Court of the status of Zahid’s representation […]</p>
2 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Malaysia’s taxation policies must be guided by two fundamental principles, namely to tax when it is absolutely necessary and it should not be considered as a burden to taxpayers, says prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “Our intention is, of course, to encourage them to be more productive and contribute to the nation,” he said […]</p>
2 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Robert Bosch (ROBG.UL) has opened a new test centre for chips and sensors in Malaysia for 65 million-euro ($71.62 million) and plans to invest a further 285 million euros by the middle of next decade, the German technology group announced on Tuesday. Up to 400 jobs will be created by the mid-2030s, it added. Bosch […]</p>
2 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>With state elections scheduled for August 12, Anwar Ibrahim must build on his cult of personality if he wants to keep Perikatan Nasional at bay and turn a presumed “green wave” in his favour. That cult is something he created after his unceremonious sacking from the government and Umno almost a quarter of a century […]</p>
2 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>The proposed debate between Economy minister Rafizi Ramli and PAS’ Bachok MP Mohd Syahir Sulaiman will go ahead on August 9 and will be televised live. Broadcaster Astro Awani who will host the debate said the event is finally on after the PAS assistant secretary-general agreed to the invite without any condition after receiving permission […]</p>
2 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Malaysia’s largest state-controlled plantation company Felda, a scandal-stained but unique business entity with strong political pedigree and lucrative business assets, is attracting powerful suitors, presenting prime minister Anwar Ibrahim with a policy challenge over his proposed reform of government-linked companies (GLCs). The most aggressive overtures are coming from the higher echelons of the embattled United […]</p>
2 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>All ministers would be assigned daily to announce follow-up policies and programmes to the Madani Economy concept, said prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said this is because the economic framework will be served as a foundation for several other specific policies that are scheduled to be announced in a few months. “Previously, the […]</p>
2 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Malaysia has the potential to grow more than 4.8 per cent if the newly launched Madani Economic narrative is executed swiftly among the ministries and government agencies, said an analyst. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist and social finance head Mohd Afzanisam Abdul Rashid said the collective efforts all depended on how quickly the government […]</p>
1 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Bursa Malaysia Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM76.25 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 (2Q FY2023) compared to RM59.47 million for the same period a year earlier due to lower operating expenses. Revenue, however, eased to RM144.60 million in 2Q from RM151.89 million in the previous year’s corresponding period. The […]</p>
1 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>The labour market continued to strengthen last year with the unemployment rate dropping to 3.9 per cent and a higher employment rate, according to the Statistics of the Labour Force, Malaysia 2022 released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) today. Chief statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the positive economic environment throughout last […]</p>
1 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>More than 9.7 million Malaysians are set to head to the ballot boxes on August 12 in Selangor, Kelantan, Terengganu, Negeri Sembilan, Kedah and Penang to cast their votes for the state polls. According to the Election Commission (EC), a total of 570 candidates have been accepted to contest the 245 state seats, which will […]</p>
1 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Sabah Barisan Nasional chief Bung Moktar Radin has urged youths not to be swayed by Perikatan Nasional’s rhetoric about the government’s performance. “If a Muslim politician slanders in order to win, I think that leader is wayward,” said Bung at a ceramah in Dusun Tua last night. “It’s easy to change the government, but forming […]</p>
1 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s offer of aid to Terengganu youth violated the principle of a fair election, said the electoral reform group Bersih, while acknowledging that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission was “not wrong” to have cleared Zahid of wrongdoing. Bersih chair Thomas Fann said it was unfair for a sitting government not in a caretaker mode […]</p>
1 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Unitrade Industries Bhd is eyeing a 51 per cent stake in metal recycler Intergreen Metals Sdn Bhd (IMSB) to expand its building material wholesale and distribution business. Unitrade, which also makes pre-insulated pipes, said it had entered into a heads of agreement with Intergreen Holdings Sdn Bhd, Intergreen Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd and Pong Wing […]</p>
1 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Perikatan Nasional (PN) president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has claimed that the “unity government” under prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is run by non-Malays. Muhyiddin also claimed he was pressured by DAP when he was the home minister in the Pakatan Harapan (PH) federal administration under then prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad not […]</p>
1 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Malaysia witnessed sustained credit growth in June 2023 despite the slower growth in business loans, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). The central bank said credit to the private non-financial sector was broadly sustained at 3.9 per cent compared with four per cent in May 2023 although credit to businesses grew at a slower pace of […]</p>
1 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has wished all Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) personnel a happy Warriors’ Day. In a Facebook post today, Anwar expressed his appreciation for the contributions and sacrifices of the security forces in protecting the country’s sovereignty. “I salute all of them for their hard work […]</p>
1 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Penang has attracted RM200 billion in investments in the 15 years since Pakatan Harapan (PH) took over the state government in 2008, said Investment, Trade and Industry minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz. He expressed optimism that Penang would continue to achieve good growth under the current state government’s leadership which offers the necessary […]</p>
1 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Malaysia’s population is expected to grow 2.1 percent in 2023, led by international migration, official data showed today. The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said in a statement that the total population of Malaysia in 2023 is estimated at 33.4 million as compared to 32.7 million in 2022, said Xinhua. According to the DOSM, the […]</p>
1 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Foreign investors continued their buying spree on Bursa Malaysia for the third consecutive week, snapping up equities worth RM637.8 million last week the highest since more than a year ago when they net bought RM1.18 billion during the week ended March 18, 2022. In its Fund Flow Report for the trading week ending July 28, […]</p>
1 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>A total of 15,460 graduates or 42 per cent of all job seekers on the national job search portal, MYFutureJobs, face an issue of skills mismatch, as of July 14. Human Resources minister V. Sivakumar said the mismatch issue covers graduates who get jobs in semi-skilled and low-skilled sectors and earn RM2,000 or less. Sivakumar […]</p>
1 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Stella Holdings Bhd has entered into a conditional share sale agreement to buy 100 per cent of Pembinaan Teguh Maju Sdn Bhd (PTM) for RM380 million. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, the construction and property investment company said the proposed acquisition of one million ordinary shares in PTM was inked with the vendors […]</p>
1 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>The G25 group of prominent retired civil servants has expressed its support for prime minister Anwar Ibrahim’s new Madani economic policy, but urged that institutional reforms for good governance must be upheld. In a statement, G25 commended the policy’s focus on achieving sustainable GDP growth while ensuring equitable distribution of economic opportunities across all levels […]</p>
1 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Foreign shareholding in Bursa Malaysia is expected to improve in the second half of 2023 (2H 2023) from the 20 per cent at present, prompted by the continuous inflows into the emerging market, including Malaysia, seen starting in July. Bursa Malaysia Bhd chair Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar said the market is currently experiencing the […]</p>
1 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has no plans to issue new guidelines on giving of aid during elections, said chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki. Speaking at a press conference after launching the use of body worn cameras (BWC) and MACC jackets here today, he said this is because the “do’s and don’ts” provisions related […]</p>
1 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC) has maintained its 2023 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for the country at 4.2 per cent, as it expects growth in the second quarter (2Q) to be only slightly lower than that in the previous quarter. The credit rating agency said Malaysia’s GDP growth of 5.6 per cent in […]</p>
1 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>PT Bank CIMB Niaga Tbk recorded a consolidated pre-tax profit of 4.2 trillion rupiah (1 million rupiah=RM298.6) for the first half of 2023 (1H 2023), up 25.8 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), which translated to earnings per share of 129.67 rupiah. CIMB Niaga is a 92.5 per cent indirectly-owned subsidiary of CIMB Group Holdings Bhd. CIMB […]</p>
1 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>The state elections that will take place in six states on August 12 will allow Malaysians to elect the representatives of their choice, regardless of gender. Trader Zulkifli Hidayat Yusril, 39, shared that gender would not be the ultimate determining factor in who he votes for, as he is more focused on their personality and […]</p>
1 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said today it was not an offence for Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to promise an additional grant for youths in Terengganu recently. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the announcement was above board as the allocations promised to Terengganu were federal-level initiatives, following backlash from quarters over […]</p>
1 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Najib Razak’s daughter Nooryana Najwa says she was told by her father that Papagomo and Syed Imran Syed Abdul Aziz do not represent him, although they are his supporters. Najib Razak has distanced himself from a “Bossku” show hosted by two of his staunch supporters, saying the pair did not represent his views. The two […]</p>
1 August 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he has approved an additional RM50 million for the Rahmah programme to ensure it reached every state constituency in Malaysia Citing the programme’s initial success, he said the initiative to lessen the burden on poor families must be expanded to all corners of the country. “This (the extension […]</p>
31 July 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today justified the practice of governments announcements during election campaigns, arguing that these could not be completely halted during such times. Responding to questions on deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s alleged vote-buying through a grant announcement in Terengganu, Anwar said such matters were decided before the […]</p>
31 July 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said Datuk Seri Armisan Mohd Ali will be the acting domestic trade and cost of living minister Armisan is the minister in the prime minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs and Special Duties), but will handle the portfolio until a permanent replacement is appointed for Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub […]</p>
31 July 2023 | 12:02 am
<p><a href="https://www.intellasia.net/">Intellasia East Asia News</a> </p> <p>Malaysia’s Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain confirmed on Saturday (July 29) that they have received a report in connection with a man hurling stones at the Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) headquarters, causing the glass wall to break. He said the incident occurred at the headquarters at Jalan Raja Laut at 5.30am and police are tracking […]</p>
31 July 2023 | 12:02 am