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China's Murky Economic Outlook
Two key indicators that economists monitor to assess the strength of China’s economy are industrial production and domestic demand. With China approa…
1 year ago
PAC, The Critical Role It Plays In Governance And Accountability
As Parliament convenes for its second meeting of 2025, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has released multiple reports. Teresa Kok, Vice Chairman, …
1 year ago
Can 13MP Raise The Bar for MSMEs?
Last week, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the tabling of the 13MP announced that the country is targeting MSMEs to contribute 50 per …
1 year ago
ASEAN to Adopt Declarations on Human Rights, Environment, and Peace
Edmund Bon Tai Soon, Chair and Representative of Malaysia to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), shares an update on a pr…
1 year ago
US Tariff Impact On ASEAN Economies
The U.S. has raised tariffs on a number of ASEAN countries, with rates ranging from 19% to as high as 40%. Could this hurt the region’s growth and pu…
1 year ago
Mandatory Education and Vertical Schools
Malaysia has officially made secondary education mandatory following passing of the Education (Amendment) Bill in Parliament. Meanwhile, plans to bui…
1 year ago
13th Malaysia Plan, An Ambitious But Realistic Plan For Growth?
Under this plan, the economy is projected to grow by 4.5-5.5% a year, with aspirations for Malaysia to be a high income nation by 2030 and one of the…
1 year ago
A Flurry Of Last Minute Trade Deals
The tariff deadline for US tariffs has just passed and with many countries not having a trade deal, what impact does that have on Asia's economy? Tom…
1 year ago
More Calls For Palestine Statehood: Will Things Change?
International support for Palestinian statehood has been gaining momentum with Canada and Britain lending their voices. Additionally, a group of 15 c…
1 year ago
Is Malaysia's Debt Levels Worrying?
Malaysia’s government debt could top the statutory ceiling of 65% debt-to-GDP ratio this year amid a moderating economy and sustained spending. Dr Ca…
1 year ago