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Key issues Khazanah-led consortium will have to fix at MAHB post-privatisation
KLIA Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 may require more investment rather than less before the airport can raise its efficiencies
15 hours ago
Tong's Portfolio
Education lies in the heart of our nation’s problems and the pathway to our solution
But the fundamental principle to achieve equality must be to raise the bottom to meet the top, not lower the top to meet the bottom.
7 days ago
Banking & finance
DBS eyeing retail expansion into Malaysia via acquisitions: Reuters
DBS had tried to buy a stake in Alliance Bank back in 2012 from controlling shareholder Temasek Holdings
19 days ago
Tong's Portfolio
MAS versus SIA — the truth is painful, but you cannot have a successful solution without an honest assessment
The history of MAS has proven that private-sector ownership does not necessarily always do better than the government.
27 days ago
Malaysia
Malaysia’s central bank to provide 2.6 bil ringgit to fund tech plan
Malaysia’s economic growth is set to accelerate to 4.5% to 5.5% next year, from a projected range of 4.8% to 5.3% in 2024.
October 25, 2024
Currencies
Shopping in JB may cost more for longer
BMI Research forecasts the ringgit to strengthen and reach RM3.55 against the greenback by the end of 2025.
October 03, 2024
Asean
Five Asean economies and their challenges in focus
The five Asean economies are: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.
September 19, 2024
Malaysia
Malaysia says its tech boom will withstand US election ripples
Malaysia companies hadn’t seen disruptions during the last change in US leadership, says Trade and Industry Minister Zafrul Aziz.
September 13, 2024
Malaysia
Boom and bust of Malaysia’s F1 dreams
There have been calls to revive F1 races at the Sepang International Circuit.
September 12, 2024
Malaysia
Malaysia central banker sees rate hold in 2024 with growth at 5%
The neutral stance sets Malaysia apart from its Southeast Asian peers as the US Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates.
September 10, 2024