Their political enmity is legendary, one that has spanned for decades and shows little signs of abating: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/282994 In the latest installment, Lim Kit Siang is seeing red over Dr Mahathir Mohamad's remark that the people dread the possibility of him helming the gove …
Read More »“Everything else constant, Budget 2015 deficit target of -3% of GDP will not be…
“Everything else constant, Budget 2015 deficit target of -3% of GDP will not be met and can be around -4% of GDP instead,” said Maybank IB Research. Analysts: Govt needs to be ‘realistic’ about deficit targetwww.kinibiz.comWith crude oil prices likely to stay low, the government needs to be ‘realist …
Read More »Business : Impact Of Ringgit Depreciation On Exports Not Significant, Says Matrade
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) — The impact of the depreciation of the ringgit on exports is not significant, says Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (Matrade) chief executive officer, Datuk Dr Wong Lai Sum. Many said the depreciation would make exports more competitive but it’s not …
Read More »Pray in seats to curb hooliganism, says PAS Youth 'Performing the solat in thei…
Pray in seats to curb hooliganism, says PAS Youth 'Performing the solat in their stadium seats can calm fans during a heated match.' Pray in seats to curb hooliganism, says PAS Youth
Read More »Video | KiniTV: The Federal Court, in hearing the appeal of former Selangor ment…
Video | KiniTV: The Federal Court, in hearing the appeal of former Selangor menteri besar Dr Khir Toyo, heard pertaining questions to the charge where he is convicted, namely whether an MB or Selangor Development Corporation (PKNS) chairperson, is to be considered a ‘public servant’. Counsel queries …
Read More »General : Most Prevalent Insults On Islam Come From Liberalism, Pluralism – Jamil Khir
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) — The teachings of liberalism and pluralism is seen as among the most prevalent forms of insult to Islam recently, the Senate was told today. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom said the government has identified the for …
Read More »FREE: The world has simultaneously benefited from globalisation and failed to ma…
FREE: The world has simultaneously benefited from globalisation and failed to manage the inherent complications resulting from the increased integration of our societies, our economies, and the infrastructure of modern life. Global solutions for globalisation’s problemswww.kinibiz.comOXFORD – The la …
Read More »FREE: Idris Jala on subsidies … It is not easy to wean ourselves off subsidies…
FREE: Idris Jala on subsidies … It is not easy to wean ourselves off subsidies after years of dependency. The event of subsidy removal is a historic move by the government to unwind our subsidy culture, especially when it comes to our sense of entitlement over petrol subsidies. Charting throug …
Read More »General : Datuk Zulkefli Salleh Appointed BERNAMA General Manager
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) — Datuk Zulkefli Salleh has been appointed general manager of the Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA) while his deputy, Datuk Zakaria Abdul Wahab, replaces him as editor-in-chief effective Tuesday. The appointments were announced by BERNAMA chairman Datuk Abd …
Read More »Maybank’s dividend yield of 5.7% is higher than all its listed peers. As such, i…
Maybank’s dividend yield of 5.7% is higher than all its listed peers. As such, investors willing to ride out the near term headwinds are likely to still see good dividend payouts going forward. Maybank: Facing headwinds but still a dividend playwww.kinibiz.comIn line with the whole banking sector, M …
Read More »Crude prices have declined about 40% from a June peak amid overproduction and sl…
Crude prices have declined about 40% from a June peak amid overproduction and sluggish growth in consumption. Oil to stay near US$ 65 for 6 months, says KPCwww.kinibiz.comOil prices will stay at about US$ 65 (RM226.78) a barrel for at least half a year until the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporti …
Read More »General : Strong Winds, Rough Seas Expected Until Friday
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) — Strong northeasterly winds and rough seas in the waters, off Sabah, interior areas, West Coast and Kudat, Labuan and Miri in Sarawak are expected to continue until Friday. Malaysian Meteorology Department, in a statement Tuesday, said the condition was due to ty …
Read More »The Seremban transgender community and Dapur Jalanan have emerged as winners of…
The Seremban transgender community and Dapur Jalanan have emerged as winners of Suaram's 16th Human Rights Award this year: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/282945 The winners were announced at a ceremony in conjunction with International Human Rights Day at Publika in Kuala Lumpur this morning …
Read More »Terence Netto | “To every thing there is a season and a time for every purpose u…
Terence Netto | “To every thing there is a season and a time for every purpose under Heaven” are the wise words of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/282935 How many of us must wish we possess the wisdom of knowing the propitious time for the purposes for which we mu …
Read More »A planned US$790 million investment by Malaysia’s IOI Properties for a 37 percen…
A planned US$ 790 million investment by Malaysia’s IOI Properties for a 37 percent stake in the owner of the Taipei 101 skyscraper ran into trouble after the Taiwan government said yesterday it was opposed to foreign control of the landmark: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/282931 IOI had said on Fr …
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