Tag: Malaysia

‘We Need A Lifeline’: MFM President Calls For Hotels To Open Their Stages To Malaysian Musicians

Musicians need a sustainable livelihood, not just handouts, says MFM president Francis Danker, who wants hotels and resorts to open their stages to local performers and give them a steady platform to work, earn and preserve Malaysia’s musical heritage.

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.
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Malaysia dimming performance outlook drives investors away

A year ago the key focus was to “save Malaysia” from the evil Barisan Nasional regime that many claimed have been in power too...

Malaysia drops sharply in World Happiness Report (WHR 2019) ranking.

Malaysia has dropped drastically in the World Happiness Report 2019 to 80th happiest country in the world from 35th where it was last year....

MCA has more relevance and clout as opposition than DAP in government.

By Senator Dato' Seri Ti Lian Ker, MCA Vice President DAP is envious and continue to be fearful of MCA because it has the grassroots...

“Sloppy” Al-Jazeera interview earns award

The interview by Mary Ann Jolley in the 101 East Al Jazeera English programme titled Malaysia: Najib Speaks won the award beating two others – privacy campaigner Max Mosley...

Malaysia hits deflation first time in a decade, worrying many

Bloomberg reported Malaysia’s economy swung into deflation in January for the first time since the aftermath of the global financial crisis in 2009 as...

Malaysians shocked as “Superman” Hew is made CEO of Malaysia-China Business Council.

Former DAP member Hew Kuan Yau has been appointed the CEO of the Malaysia-China Business Council (MCBC). MCBC chairperson Tan Kok Wai who is also...

Henley Index : Japan has the world’s most powerful passport.

The most powerful passport in the world in 2019 belongs to Japan allowing visa-free or visa-on-arrival to a record 190 countries. Singapore comes in...

Opinion : The Malaysian Constitutional Monarchy – An Apologia

I am writing as an ordinary citizen of the Federation of Malaysia. Thoughts and ideas are from St Thomas Aquinas (Summa Theologica, De Regno...

Nomura downgrades Malaysian shares, warns credit rating may take a hit next

Japanese bank Nomura has downgraded Malaysian shares, saying the new government's lack of "significant reform push" could lead to a worsening fiscal position and a...

Chinese Embassy : WSJ report is “groundless”

The Chinese Embassy in Kuala Lumpur said the Wall Street Journal report accusing its government as “groundless”. It said that China does not attach conditions...

Wall Street Journal claims China offered to bail out 1MDB.

Wall Street Journal cited meeting minutes it claims to have viewed that specify Chinese leaders offered to bail out 1MDB investment fund in 2016. The...

Sultan Muhammad V abdicates his throne.

Istana Negara announced the abdication of His Majesty Sultan Muhammad V from the throne of Yang DiPertuan Agong. The 15th Paramount Ruler who hailed...