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Reply to Idris Jala’s open letter – I am not an economic analyst nor a Minister in the PM’s Department. But I wish to rebut most of Idris Jala’s commentary and reply to Bloomberg’s view that Malaysia has “underlying economic distress and ' prolonged slow growth”. http://ow.ly/30kJzM Reply …

[FREE] #11MP The government will enhance Bumiputera Economic Community (BEC) opportunities to increase wealth ownership through five main strategies, including empowering bumiputera human capital, to be implemented under the 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP). Enhancing bumiputera economic opportunitieswww.m …

[MP Speaks] The Top 5 in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) rankings in Science and Math are Asian countries but Malaysia languishes in 52nd position – Are we still world class? Is our education system still 'world class'?www.malaysiakini.comFREE Malaysia fal …

Hindraf on how to keep Indians out of crime – FREE Stop denying them economic opportunities, says P Uthayakumar. http://owl.li/2YbOw7 Hindraf on how to keep Indians out of crimeowl.liFREE Stop denying them economic opportunities, says P Uthayakumar. Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

Nazir Razak frustrated with slow progress of Asean Economic Community (AEC). The CIMB chairman is worried about ability of Asean political leadership to stay the course. Nazir: I am frustrated over AECwww.kinibiz.comCIMB Group Bhd chairman Nazir Razak said that he is frustrated with Asean (Associati …

In its February report on Malaysia’s economic outlook, UBS Global Research spelled it out in one sentence: “Whatever growth was in Q4 – it’s likely to get worse.” Even less growth expected in 2015www.kinibiz.comIn its February report on Malaysia’s economic outlook, UBS Global Research spelled it out …

Malaysia’s economic activities are set to moderate in the coming quarters of 2015, HSBC Global Research said. This is due to lower private consumption, energy price and domestic consumption in light of the upcoming GST implementation. http://www.kinibiz.com/story/corporate/144868/ Timeline PhotosMal …

Economic woes not gov't's fault, says Ku Li The ex-finance minister says it is due to external factors, urges gov't brace for recession. Economic woes not gov't's fault, says Ku Li Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

Almost 90pct M’sians worry about retirement The global economic downturn has also impacted their retirement plans. Almost 90pct M’sians worry about retirement Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) — Malaysians should not overreact to the current global economic situation such as falling oil prices, the European financial crisis and depreciating emerging currencies. Such an attitude, says Chief Economist and Investment Strategist, IQI Group Holdings Shan Sa …

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak on Tuesday announced a number of proactive measures to ensure Malaysia’s growth, development and deficit ambitions remain on track in responding to changes in the global economic landscape. In a special address, Najib …

From Nor Baizura Basri DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 20 (Bernama) — “More Opportunities”. That is what Malaysia is set to offer at the upcoming World Economic Forum (WEF), which starts tomorrow until Jan 24. Whether it is business opportunities or ease of doing business in Malaysia, the …

The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) today urged the government to regulate political funding before the next general elections: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/283074 Ideas CEO Wan Saiful Wan Jan today urged Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak to act on the idea before it is “shel …

Expressing fear over the country's economic outlook, Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah has called on the government to postpone the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The Gua Musang MP said he was "afraid" for the economy and warned that the government is not "listening" to the concerns of …

From Massita Ahmad DUBAI, Oct 28 (Bernama) — Malaysia is keen to work together with Dubai to transform the city into a global Islamic economic hub, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said. “The potential is enormous,” the prime minister said at a press conference in conjunction with the 10 …