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- The median monthly wage of RM2,600 makes it impossible for formal employees to reach EPF's RM240,000 retirement savings benchmark, economist Geoffrey Williams told BFM News.
"You will be working until you die because you will never be able to save enough money to retire."
- Malaysia’s economic expansion to cool in 2H2023 on tepid consumption and weaker exports, says SERCtheedgemalaysia.com Malaysia’s economic expansion to cool in 2H2023 on tepid consumption and weaker exports, says SERC
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 2): Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to cool in the second half of 2023 (2H2023) to 4%-5%, reflecting a decline in exports and tepid consumer spending amid a moderate global economic environment, according to the Socio-Economic Research Centre (SERC).
- Transport minister: Cabinet approves RM1b project to redevelop KL Sentralwww.malaymail.com Transport minister: Cabinet approves RM1b project to redevelop KL Sentral
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 2 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke today announced that the Cabinet has approved the ministry’s proposal to redevelop the Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station (KL...
- Touch ‘n Go EWallet Now Uses DuitNow Transfer For Online Banking Reloads - Lowyat.NETwww.lowyat.net Touch ‘n Go EWallet Now Uses DuitNow Transfer For Online Banking Reloads - Lowyat.NET
Touch 'n Go Digital has announced that it is moving from FPX to DuitNow Transfer for online banking reloads.
- Half of Malaysia on a Job Hunt – Who Will Be Left Behindsg.finance.yahoo.com Half of Malaysia on a Job Hunt – Who Will Be Left Behind
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 1 August 2023 - A significant shift in the Malaysian employment landscape has emerged, with 52% of Malaysians actively seeking a new job right now, according to a recent nationwide study. A further 12% are planning to start a job hunt in the next 6 months. T...
- Could Malaysia's durian season mean a windfall for Singapore?malaysia.news.yahoo.com Could Malaysia's durian season mean a windfall for Singapore?
A plentiful supply means cheaper durians in neighbouring Singapore, but will that affect Malaysia's tourism plans for the king of fruits?
- Singapore – Malaysia Economic Ties: Recovering from COVID-19 | FULCRUMfulcrum.sg Singapore – Malaysia Economic Ties: Recovering from COVID-19 | FULCRUM
This Long Read seeks to understand the impact of the COVID crisis on the economic ties between Singapore and Malaysia. It analyses historical trends as well as recent data to assess how the differe…
- King's Park officially launched for Genting Highlands in Malaysiablooloop.com King's Park officially launched for Genting Highlands in Malaysia
On July 22, Kings Park in Genting Highlands was launched with a grand opening celebration. The project will be delivered in phases.
- MCMC: Starlink allowed to operate in Malaysia as a 100pc foreign-owned entitywww.malaymail.com MCMC: Starlink allowed to operate in Malaysia as a 100pc foreign-owned entity
KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 — A few days after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had a video call with Elon Musk, Malaysia has given Starlink the green light to operate its...
I really like Malay Mail's reporting recently, they've really put in the work (and I hope it's because there's more resources?) to provide info and contextualize the news. The article goes into the business side of the their incorporation in the country.
ETA: oh they got it from SoyaCincau? Tarik balik compliment.
- Malaysia Escapes Spotify Premium Price Hike - Lowyat.NETwww.lowyat.net Malaysia Escapes Spotify Premium Price Hike - Lowyat.NET
Spotify has officially announced its price hike, and the list of affected countries, which oddly enough does not include Malaysia.
- Left Out in the Cold: Why Singapore is Swift-ly Edging out Malaysia as a concert destinationmalaysia.news.yahoo.com Left Out in the Cold: Why Singapore is Swift-ly Edging out Malaysia as a concert destination
Coldplay, Taylor Swift and Suga have all chosen to make Singapore their concert destination of choice. What exactly separates the island republic from Malaysia?
- Flagging ringgit bodes ill for Malaysia’s Anwarasiatimes.com Flagging ringgit bodes ill for Malaysia’s Anwar
SINGAPORE – Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim began his tenure with a pledge to enact structural reforms and boost investor confidence in Malaysia. But after eight months on the job, the veteran politic…
- AirAsia X submits application to exit PN17, confirms The Edge reporttheedgemalaysia.com AirAsia X submits application to exit PN17, confirms The Edge report
AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) is about to shed the Practice Note 17 status for financially distressed companies. The medium-haul, low-cost carrier has submitted an application to Bursa Securities to be uplifted from PN17 altogether, on recent improvements in the group and its subsidiaries' financial performan...
- Johor-Singapore Rapid Transit System 41% done, on track for 2026, says Malaysiamalaysia.news.yahoo.com Johor-Singapore Rapid Transit System 41% done, on track for 2026, says Malaysia
The Johor-Singapore Rapid Transit System is currently 41 percent complete, and is forecasted to be done by 2026. Find out more.
- 2023/54 “Singapore – Malaysia Economic Ties: Recovering from COVID-19” by Pritish Bhattacharya and Francis E. Hutchinsonwww.iseas.edu.sg 2023/54 “Singapore – Malaysia Economic Ties: Recovering from COVID-19” by Pritish Bhattacharya and Francis E. Hutchinson
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Geographical proximity, historic links and comparable outward orientation make Singapore and Malaysia natural trading partners. As seen from a number of matrices, the two nations depend on each other for a range of key goods and services. However, this complementarity is easy to ta...
- Ringgit higher versus US dollar on stronger oil prices, demand for M'sian commodities from Chinatheedgemalaysia.com Ringgit higher versus US dollar on stronger oil prices, demand for M'sian commodities from China
The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar at the opening on Wednesday (July 12), supported by rising oil prices and strong demand from China for Malaysia’s main commodities, particularly oil, said an analyst. At 9am, the local note had firmed at 4.6485/6535 against the gree...
- Fahmi Refutes Reports on Price Increase Come Augustwww.bernama.com FAHMI REFUTES REPORTS ON PRICE INCREASE COME AUGUST
Fahmi Fadzil, prices of goods, consumers, inflatio
- Industry players foresee food prices going up between 5 and 20pc, from Augustwww.malaymail.com Industry players foresee food prices going up between 5 and 20pc, from August
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Food prices are projected to increase further in the third quarter of 2023 due to Malaysia’s reliance on imports for ingredients and the weak ringgit...
- Can plantations value more than profit? Some in Malaysia think sowww.aljazeera.com Can plantations value more than profit? Some in Malaysia think so
Plantation owners in the Borneo state of Sabah are setting aside land for conservation but some remain sceptical.
- The Malaysian Electrical Appliances Dealers’ Association expects that the price of electrical appliances will increase next month.
It told The Malaysian Insight, this is mainly due to the depreciation of the ringgit against the US dollar.
- Looking for advice
Hello peeps!
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- Minimum wage enforcement could set back recovering businesses: MEFwww.thevibes.com Minimum wage enforcement could set back recovering businesses: MEF
Micro-enterprises ill-prepared to absorb additional costs, says president
- Explainer: Managing the Cost of Living in Malaysia – New Naratifnewnaratif.com Explainer: Managing the Cost of Living in Malaysia – New Naratif
New Naratif's The Citizens’ Agenda Malaysia 2022 found that the cost of living in Malaysia is the most pressing issue for the country’s citizens. How should Malaysia manage this issue? What should the people in Malaysia demand from their government?
- What a weak ringgit means for Malaysia’s economy and PM Anwar in the state pollswww.scmp.com What a weak ringgit means for Malaysia’s economy and PM Anwar in the state polls
Greater exposure to China’s economy and easing commodity prices are among the factors likely to have contributed to the ringgit’s decline compared to its Asean peers, observers say.
- Penang airport can still handle cargo, passenger demand, says MOT | The Malaysian Insightwww.themalaysianinsight.com Penang airport can still handle cargo, passenger demand, says MOT | The Malaysian Insight
Transport Ministry says no need for development of new airport.
- While individual investors own 30% of Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad (KLSE:CARLSBG), public companies are its largest shareholders with 51% ownershipfinance.yahoo.com While individual investors own 30% of Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad (KLSE:CARLSBG), public companies are its largest shareholders with 51% ownership
Key Insights Significant control over Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad by public companies implies that the general...
- Malaysian Motorcycle Marketplace Raises $2.6 Million In Series A Funding Led By Gobi Partners And Ondine Capitalwww.forbes.com Malaysian Motorcycle Marketplace Raises $2.6 Million In Series A Funding Led By Gobi Partners And Ondine Capital
Other investors in iMotorbike's round include existing investor Malaysia's state-run Penjana Kapital. Several new investors, including Seedstars International Ventures and Goodwater Capital participated in the funding.
- Felda’s financial restructuring great relief, say settler associations | The Malaysian Insightwww.themalaysianinsight.com Felda’s financial restructuring great relief, say settler associations | The Malaysian Insight
Group says move allows development authority to rebuild ‘cash reserves’ to cover upfront cost of farm management.
- SC adds two entities to Investor Alert Listtheedgemalaysia.com SC adds two entities to Investor Alert List
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has updated its Investor Alert List. In an alert on Thursday (June 29), the commission said the following person/entity was added to the list:
- Malaysia’s central bank to step in to stabilise ringgit amid ‘excessive’ losseswww.scmp.com Malaysia’s central bank to step in to stabilise ringgit amid ‘excessive’ losses
The ringgit is trading near a seven-month low and has lost close to 6 per cent of its value against the US dollar this year, declining more than its peers in Southeast Asia.
- FMM urges review of blanket freeze on foreign worker approvalstheedgemalaysia.com FMM urges review of blanket freeze on foreign worker approvals
KUALA LUMPUR (June 28): The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) is calling on the government to review its decision to extend indefinitely the blanket ban on foreign worker approvals that has been in place since March, saying approvals should be given to companies with strong justi...
