Malaysia
Malaysia’s March CPI rises 1.7% on year, matching forecast
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia‘s consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.7 per cent from a year earlier in March, government data showed on Friday. The rise was in line with the 1.7 per cent growth forecast by 13 ...
Malaysia’s economy grew 5.3% in Q1: official advance estimate
Bank Negara Malaysia warn that supply disruptions and higher fuel prices caused by prolonged conflict in the Middle East would pose risks
Anwar says Mideast states are using Malaysia to engage Iran
“...the Arab world have sought our views and our assistance to convey their concerns,” says Anwar
As Singapore squeezes, Malaysia tempts F&B operators across the Causeway
Restaurant groups are looking to Malaysia for cheaper space and a longer runway, but operators say lower costs do not make it any easier to crack
Malaysia plans to use tycoon Aminul Islam’s new migrant worker system
Bestinet already operates a software system called the Foreign Workers Centralised Management System, or FWCMS
Petronas calms Malaysia fuel fears, but supply risks remain
State-owned oil giant says fuel supply across its nationwide station network had been secured till end-June
Indonesia’s rating most at risk in South-east Asia amid war, S&P says
Malaysia is seen as well-placed to weather the global energy shock
Malaysia’s fuel subsidy bill swells to RM7 billion in April
RON95, the most popular grade of petrol, retails at RM1.99 a litre, among the lowest in the world
Malaysia to boost biodiesel use to cope with Middle East conflict fallout
Finance ministry will spend RM7 billion on subsidies in April, including for petrol and diesel
Malaysia has fiscal room to support industries amid Iran war
The nation’s monthly subsidies for both petrol and diesel have climbed to RM6 billion, from RM700 million before the conflict
