Monthly Archives: February, 2022

Beyond ESG: Impact Investing Is About Better Business, Not Lower Returns

Impact investing need not mean sacrificing returns, panellists at the Malaysia Private Capital Forum 2026 say, as investors increasingly look beyond ESG labels to measurable outcomes while Malaysia’s alternative financing platforms grapple with exits, governance and repeat capital.

Malaysia Private Capital: Liew Urges Turning Economic Challenges Into Investable Opportunities

Malaysia private capital is entering a new phase as shifting global conditions create opportunities to move up the value chain, strengthen the country’s regional position and turn emerging economic challenges into new areas for investment, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said.
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Wherefore Art Thou, Oh Chinese People?

Census 2020: Bumiputera population increases to almost 70pct while that of the Chinese and Indian ethnicities have reduced The percentage of Bumiputera in Malaysia's population...

Fahmi Reza Charged Again With Sending Offensive Communication On Social Media

The pro-opposition political activist pleaded not guilty to the charge and the court allowed him bail of RM3,000 with one surety Kuala Lumpur –...

Gerakan To Contest At Least Five Seats in Johor Polls, Says State Chief

But President Dominic Lau said that the party would contest a maximum of 10 seats at the state polls Johor Bahru – Parti Gerakan Rakyat...

Ukraine Defies Invasion Threat, As Nato Sees No Russian Pullback

The demonstration of Ukrainian firepower and rhetoric contrasted with images on Russian state media that were said to show Moscow’s forces bringing an end...

Australia’s Intel Chief Says Politicising National Security ‘Not Helpful’

Morrison and his ministers have launched a sustained political attack on Labor ahead of an election, expected in May, accusing the party of appeasing...

As Trial Begins in US Court, Will We Finally See Release Of Evidences That Clears Najib’s Link To 1MDB?

It seems that the Malaysian government is not keen to get the 1MDB linked time-sensitive exculpatory evidences to clear the former premier's name What has...

Ex-Banker Roger Ng Got Millions in 1MDB-Linked Kickbacks, Says US Prosecutor

The scandal stems from some US$6.5 billion (RM27.2 billion) in bonds that Goldman helped 1MDB, launched by former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak to spur...

Australian Government Compensates High Court Staff Over Sexual Harassment

Dyson Heydon, who has been accused of sexual harassment, has ‘emphatically’ denied any allegation of predatory behaviour or breaches of the law Sydney, Australia -...

Johor Polls: Maszlee To Contest In Layang-Layang

Maszlee is also said to be the menteri besar candidate for PH if the coalition wins in this election Johor Bahru - Former Pakatan Harapan’s...

Bung Mokhtar’s Graft Trial: Prosecution To Examine Hostile Witness

The prosecution has applied to cross-examine the key witness due to her contradictory statements Kuala Lumpur - The prosecution in the corruption trial of Kinabatangan...

European Shares Sink Over Ukraine Tensions

Worries that an invasion of Ukraine by Russia is imminent have pumped waves of volatility in markets London - Europe’s major markets sank heavily...

We Can’t Live In Fear Of The Coronavirus Forever

Education must drive pandemic response, other approaches risk failure in managing the Coronavirus pandemic There's a case for the government to educate the people on...