Tag: World Bank

‘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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Consumers, If United, Can Help Fight Rising Prices

China's Zero Covid-19 Policy contributory factor in rising prices worldwide! PART 1 . . . If there are far too few goods and services in...

COVID-19 Dan Politik Kebencian PH Membuat Rakyat Sengsara

Oleh Nabeel Naqie Lebih 60 tahun kita merdeka dan kita diperintah oleh BN. Segalanya aman dan makmur. Tetapi politik fitnah dan benci akhirnya membinasakan negara kita. Negara-negara...

The Tale of Two Drivers

Cambodians are generally very gentle and soft-spoken, not unlike many of our Malay friends here in Malaysia. Make no mistake, having to endure the...

World Bank: Malaysia’s civil service efficiency stagnating

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — The public sector's performance has declined since 2014, according to the World Bank that expressed concern over the sustainability...