Tag Archives: Global

KiniBiz | Global oil’s fall below US$ 70 (RM241.45) provides a reprieve without being a cure-all for some of Southeast Asia’s biggest economies, where leaders face reform hurdles that could raise political risk into 2015: http://www.kinibiz.com/story/corporate/126455/najib-and-jokowis-cheap-oil-chal …

Felda Global Ventures Holding Bhd (FGV) is looking to become another Malaysian Airlines System (MAS) by suffering multiple losses in the stock market as well as displaying a poor financial performance: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/282414 “The latest loss incurred by FGVH may signal the start of …

As global oil prices tumble, Indonesia’s new government said today it is reviewing its subsidised fuel policy to ensure consumers are not being charged above the market rate: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/282266 In his first major economic policy decision, President Joko Widodo last month announc …

RON95 may be three sen cheaper in December This is if average global crude oil prices remain at around US$ 80 per barrel. RON95 may be three sen cheaper in December

JOHOR BAHARU, Nov 13 (Bernama) — The Johor state government targets to develop five tourism products of global interest by 2017 in its efforts to stimulate the tourism industry in the state. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said Johor should not be left behind in making the touri …

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 …

Following the global oil prices hitting a four-year-low at US$ 87.74 per barrel yesterday, the Perak DAP political and economic bureau has urged the government to use its savings to further reduce the price of RON95 petrol and diesel prices which had seen a hike by 20 sen earlier this month. Chong Z …

KUCHING, Sept 30 (Bernama) — Seven hospitals in the country are joining the Quintiles Prime Site Programme, a global initiative which focuses on the development of new and more effective medicines. The hospitals are Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Raja Perempuan Zainab II …

Charting Malaysia's future direction Global Movement of Moderates and Akademi Belia are drawing up a blueprint to serve as a guide. Charting Malaysia's future direction

Sales volume for the global tobacco market is expected to shrink by about 2% to 3% this year, hurt by economic weakness and a growing health consciousness that is leading many people to quit smoking or switch to e-cigarettes. BAT reports lower profits due to strong British poundwww.kinibiz.comBritis …

Azly Rahman | Must the global khalifah be an Arab? Reading about the terrorising adventures of the ISIS/ISIL and its proclamation of a global jihad for the establishment of an Islamic state, the self-appointment of ‘Khalifah Ibrahim’ by al-Baghdadi, the emergence of Malay-Muslim jihadists, and of th …

In an international survey that looks at how key metropolises around the world measured up in terms of how successful, liveable and attractive they are, Kuala Lumpur came in 17th out of 30 cities – not bad, but not great either. Unsurprisingly, as lovers of London will no doubt agree, the home of Bi …

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) — Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said that raising the professionalism and quality of teachers should be given priority in facing global competition which called for dynamic changes in the education system. He said this was in line with the consid …