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QUESTION TIME | Using competition to bring down prices Getting prices to come down as oil tumbles is getting to everyone. But there is no need to get racial. Competition and regulation are instruments the government can use judiciously if the rhetoric is cut and the needful is done. Certainly we can …

Lower oil prices will positively affect most Southeast Asian sovereign ratings through a number of channels, including trade and inflation, according to Moody’s Investor Service. Lower oil prices credit positive for Asean sovereignswww.kinibiz.comLower oil prices will positively affect most Southeas …

By Ainul Farahana Chik Lid KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) — An economic analyst has proposed that the government hold discussions with consumers’ associations, wholesalers and suppliers as well as traders to arrive at a consensus on the appropriate prices of goods. Prof Datuk Mohd Yusof Kasim sa …

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 29 (Bernama) — About two million copies of Shoppers Guide books will be distributed nationwide to help the public compare prices of basic necessities before and after the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is implemented. Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Ser …

Crimped by the weakening of ringgit and the dramatic plunge in crude oil prices, local businesses are bracing for a tough Chinese New Year (CNY) season. To cope with the economic slowdown, most businesses employ a “small profits, quick turnover” strategy to ramp up their CNY sales ahead of the Feb 1 …

With the dramatic fall in fuel prices, now is the best time to implement the goods and services tax (GST), said Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak. Now is the best time to implement GST, says PMwww.kinibiz.comWith the dramatic fall in fuel prices, now is the best time to implement the goods and servic …

Brent crude oil prices fell below US$ 49 a barrel and US crude also fell more than US$ 1 on Monday after the global economic outlook darkened and Iraq announced record oil production. Oil slips US$ 1 on global economy worrywww.kinibiz.comBrent crude oil prices fell below US$ 49 a barrel and US crude …

PM to unveil game plan on falling oil prices New measures will be announced tomorrow, says Najib amid flak. PM to unveil game plan on falling oil prices Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

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 …

ALOR SETAR, Jan 12 (Bernama) — Prices of essential goods which increased drastically as a result of the recent floods are expected to stablilize before the Chinese New Year festive season next month. Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipa …

The government must float RON95 petrol prices weekly otherwise the people could be overpaying as much as 40sen by end of January, said PKR vice president Rafizi Ramli. "Unfortunately, with the pricing system on a monthly basis that is being used now, Malaysians are continuing to pay RM1.91 a li …

According to the Malaysia Automotive Institute, car prices will be increased six months from now, should the global economic trend of lower crude oil prices and the appreciation of the US dollar continue: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/286063 "In the middle of the year, if the price of crude …

Brent crude oil prices fell below US$ 50 (RM178.09) a barrel for the first time since May 2009 on Wednesday as global business growth slowed to its weakest in a year. Brent falls below US$ 50 for the first time since May 2009www.kinibiz.comBrent crude oil prices fell below US$ 50 (RM178.09) a barrel …

SEREMBAN, Jan 5 (Bernama) — Businessesmen should not be taking advantage of consumers by raising the prices of goods ahead of the enforcement of the goods and services tax (GST) in April, said chairman of the Consumers Association of Negeri Sembilan (Nesca), Khairuddin Yunus. He said on the co …

PKR: Review fuel prices weekly instead of monthly Its veep Rafizi Ramli says the global oil price has been dropping daily. PKR: Review fuel prices weekly instead of monthly