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Steeled for the future
For the past few years, Unitrade Industries Bhd has faced market uncertainties with weaker steel prices, as well as impairments on receivables and inventory. Read full story Date: 13 October, […]
Are properties with English names priced higher?
A glance at current property listings immediately reveals a significant shift in development naming conventions. Older properties carry names reflecting local roots, such as Pangsapuri Perdana or Bungaraya Condominium. Read […]
Japan’s piezoelectric tiles: Can Malaysia replicate them?
At Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya Station, tens of thousands of commuters zigzag through crowded pathways to catch the trains. Overhead, fluorescent lights rarely flicker, and every electrical mechanism hums with energy. […]
The snare behind the glamour
In the Malaysian property landscape of late, a compelling narrative has dominated social media and developer marketing materials: the promise of exceptionally high rental yields from new projects. Read full […]
BNM: Base medical, health insurance/takaful product design to be finalised by year-end
KUALA LUMPUR: The design of the base medical and health insurance/takaful product, which is being introduced as part of the Budget 2026 agenda, is expected to be finalised by end-2025 with a […]
Ringgit likely to trade steadily vs greenback as Budget 2026 boosts fiscal outlook
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is anticipated to trade within a stable range against the US dollar next week, as external greenback strength is moderated by Malaysia’s improving fiscal outlook following […]
Addressing Malaysians’ socio-economic issues
The government continues to address socio-economic issues across multiple dimensions of development as it works towards improving the rakyat’s well-being and standard of living. Read full story Date: 11 October, […]
More measures needed to raise country’s wage levels
There are significant areas of improvement to enhance the overall effectiveness of minimum wage implementation in Malaysia to ensure better wages for the nation’s workforce. Read full story Date: 11 […]
Fuel subsidies: A new era of targeted support
The diesel subsidy rationalisation programme implemented in 2024, along with the more recent RON95 initiative, marks a bold step in Malaysia’s journey toward more responsible fiscal management. Read full story […]
Malaysia charts Asean’s path to sustainable and inclusive future
Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship is steering the region toward a transformative decade of economic integration, inclusivity and sustainability, marking a decisive step into the Asean Community Vision 2045 (ACV 2045). Read […]