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Malaysia’s economy likely grew at a slightly slower pace in the first quarter due to weaker exports, but a surge in factory output and private consumption in March prior to the implementation of a new consumption tax may offer support. (FREE) M'sia growth seen slowing slightly, recovery in sigh …

Gerakan Youth slam alcohol ban in Malacca – It says state’s economy would be impacted and tourism would also be affected. http://owl.li/2YhiYt Gerakan Youth slam alcohol ban in Malaccaowl.liIt says state’s economy would be impacted and tourism would also be affected. Malaysiakini’s Faceb …

Najib: Economy set to grow 4.5 to 5.5 percent – This rate will make Malaysia one of 20 fastest-growing economies, PM says. http://owl.li/2XDpBc Najib: Economy set to grow 4.5 to 5.5 percentowl.liThis rate will make Malaysia one of 20 fastest-growing economies, PM says. Malaysiakini’s Fac …

Gov't: Traders riding on GST to sabotage economy – He says this of traders who use GST as an excuse to raise prices. http://owl.li/2XgM0v Gov't: Traders riding on GST to sabotage economywww.malaysiakini.comHe says this of traders who use GST as an excuse to raise prices. Malaysiakini …

FREE: TigerTalk – “Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others.” When is government interference too much?www.kinibiz.comWhilst government interference in business is the norm and in fact welcomed …

FREE: TigerTalk – Tiger is concerned about talk that the economy is in crisis. And he is quite horrified how conclusions are being drawn by people who really should know better. Which leads him to wonder whether there is an agenda here and how the nation should react. Is the economy in crisis …

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 22 (Bernama) — The Sabah state government will step up prudent measures in its expenditures to ensure the state’s economic growth and financial stability. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman, who is also state Finance Minister, said the proactive measures need to be un …

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) — Following are the highlights of the special address by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on current developments and the government’s financial position at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) Tuesday: * The ex …

A sharp drop in oil prices and a stronger US economy probably won’t be enough to brighten the outlook for global growth this year, the head of the IMF warned. Cheap oil not enough to lift global economy, says Lagardewww.kinibiz.comA sharp drop in oil prices and a stronger US economy probably won …

Predictions for the Malaysian economy in a cheap oil environment range from the alarmist to the reassuring. It is however difficult to say which way the economy will go this year given so much uncertainty of late. In the meantime, earning dollars is the way to go. Cheap ringgit: A mixed bag for expo …

'M'sian economy resilient despite oil price cut' Public Mutual Bhd says so although 30 percent of revenue from fuel. 'M'sian economy resilient despite oil price cut'

From Ahmad Fuad Yahya BUSAN (South Korea), Dec 11 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak has asked South Korea to remain as Asean’s strategic partner in working towards a dynamic grouping for Asia and for the world. South Korea, he said, can help ensure the regional …

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) — Malaysia is to continue working with other developing nations to prove that climate action towards a greener economy would bring about greater opportunities for the people, rather than costs. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said fast-developing nation …

From Jamaluddin Muhammad NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the government was committed in ensuring the betterment of the people’s economy as the country moved towards attaining a high-income nation status by 2020. He said the people’s wag …

#ThrowbackThursday FREE: Just how much of the economy hides in the shadows? The black economywww.kinibiz.comOne of the biggest implications of the black economy, is the massive loss of taxes and lost revenue for the government. With that in mind the Inland Revenue Board is one, if not the key agency …