[OPINION] We need to restart the economic growth engine - but this time, it must work for all
We are living through arguably one of the most complicated, unpredictable geopolitical and geoeconomic environments in decades.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Dinosaurs displayed a fast growth rate from the very beginning
Growing quickly allows organisms to escape the risky business of being small for a long part of their life history, says a paleontologist.
Sat Apr 27 2024
PM Anwar ke Riyadh sempena Mesyuarat Khas Forum Ekonomi Sedunia
Mesyuarat Khas bertemakan "Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy Development" akan dihadiri oleh Ketua-ketua Negara dan Kerajaan serta pemimpin industri.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Consider This: STEM Education (Part 2) - How to Spark Curiosity & Interest in Science
In recent years, Malaysian educators and policymakers have expressed growing concern over the declining enrolment in STEM disciplines-crucial fields that underpin innovation and economic growth. What are the root causes behind this decline in academic interest, and are there potential strategies for revitalising interest in STEM education? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Mazidatulakmam Miskam, Senior Lecturer at USM’s School of Chemical Sciences.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Consider This: STEM Education (Part 1) - Why The Declining Interest in Pure Sciences?
In recent years, Malaysian educators and policymakers have expressed growing concern over the declining enrolment in STEM disciplines-crucial fields that underpin innovation and economic growth. What are the root causes behind this decline in academic interest, and are there potential strategies for revitalising interest in STEM education? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Mas Sahidayana Mohktar, Director of the Universiti Malaya STEM Centre.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Unlocking the potential of second-tier cities: A blueprint for climate resilience and sustainable growth
Amidst Malaysia and the regions recent heatwave, the urgency of adapting to climate change grows ever more pressing.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Financial Inclusion via Innovative FinTech
12% of Malaysia ie; 7 million Malaysians, primarily from rural areas are unbanked - meaning they cannot access any financial services.
This is a dire need in Malaysia due to the country’s fast growth rate in mobile banking and e-money transactions, which quadrupled to RM800 billion in 2021.
Moreover, the existence of financial inclusion gaps among underserved communities such as women, gig workers, and lower-income earners requires significant attention.
Niaga Spotlight speaks with Nisa Ismail, CEO, Sedania As Salam Capital Sdn Bhd (SASC) about the latest in Financial Inclusion via FinTech to help close socioeconomic gaps, especially in rural areas.
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This is a dire need in Malaysia due to the country’s fast growth rate in mobile banking and e-money transactions, which quadrupled to RM800 billion in 2021.
Moreover, the existence of financial inclusion gaps among underserved communities such as women, gig workers, and lower-income earners requires significant attention.
Niaga Spotlight speaks with Nisa Ismail, CEO, Sedania As Salam Capital Sdn Bhd (SASC) about the latest in Financial Inclusion via FinTech to help close socioeconomic gaps, especially in rural areas.
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#NiagaSPOTLIGHT
Fri Apr 19 2024
Tesla laying off more than 10% of staff globally as sales fall
The layoffs follow an exclusive Reuters report on April 5 that Tesla had cancelled a long-promised inexpensive car, expected to cost $25,000, that investors have been counting on to drive mass-market growth. Musk had said the car, known as the Model 2, would start production in late 2025.
Tue Apr 16 2024
Google urges Malaysian businesses to embrace AI upskilling programmes
By doing so, they can position themselves as leaders in technology and drive economic growth, said Google's Karan Bhatia.
Thu Apr 11 2024
Malaysia poised to become a central hub for family offices in ASEAN
Juwai IQI's Shan Saeed said family offices are increasingly looking towards ASEAN due to the region's economic and growth stability.
Wed Apr 10 2024
Soonicorn Collective nurtures Malaysia's next unicorn founders
Coined from the phrase “soon-to-be unicorns'', Soonicorns are startups with the growth potential to become Unicorns. Dr. Sivapalan Vivekarajah, Co-Founder of Proficeo and Chairman of the Soonicorn Collective said to participate, startups need to have raised at least RM2 million in funding or have generated RM8 million in revenue over the last 12 months. The selected founders are all Chief Executive Officers or C-Level founders.
Thu Mar 28 2024
EPF commits RM250 mln to catalysing Malaysian mid-to-growth stage companies
Gobi Partners is a pan-Asian venture capital firm with an extensive investing track record.
Mon Mar 18 2024
China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan and raises defence spending by 7.2%
The increase mirrors the rate presented in last year's budget and again comes in above the govt's economic growth forecast for this year.
Tue Mar 05 2024
[COLUMNIST]: Empowering Malaysia's Bumiputera: Towards Inclusive Economic Growth
In Malaysia, the pursuit of socio-economic equity for Bumiputera requires shifting paradigms, towards broader empowerment
Sun Mar 03 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Environmental Economics & Climate Action
The Malaysian government is calling on the private sector to view decarbonisation as an essential long-term corporate strategy to help boost economic growth while the nation shifts away from fossil fuels.
Associate Professor Dr Santha Chenayah Ramu, Department of Economics, Universiti Malaya and Melissa Tan, Climate Action & Sustainability Advocate feature in this Niaga Spotlight discussion on how both big business and the average Malaysian consumer can take action to ensure Malaysia’s green future through Environmental Economics.
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Associate Professor Dr Santha Chenayah Ramu, Department of Economics, Universiti Malaya and Melissa Tan, Climate Action & Sustainability Advocate feature in this Niaga Spotlight discussion on how both big business and the average Malaysian consumer can take action to ensure Malaysia’s green future through Environmental Economics.
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Fri Mar 01 2024
Pendekatan berhemah, waspada perlu dalam kes babitkan wartawan Bloomberg - Johan Jaaffar
Tan Sri Johan Jaaffar menggesa pihak polis untuk mengambil pendekatan berhemah, penuh waspada dan penuh pemahaman dalam mengendalikan kes membabitkan seorang wartawan Bloomberg, Ram Anand.
Mon May 06 2024
Filipina, AS tembak 'tentera penceroboh' dalam latihan di Laut China Selatan
Tentera Amerika Syarikat dan Filipina melepaskan tembakan peluru berpandu dan artileri ke arah pasukan 'tentera penceroboh' dalam latihan perang di pantai utara Filipina pada Isnin.
Mon May 06 2024
Rakaman dashcam puting beliung di Nebraska
Visual yang anda saksikan tadi adalah rakaman video kamera papan pemuka (dashcam) yang menunjukkan detik puting beliung di Nebraska pada 26 April lalu.
Rakaman itu menunjukkan puting beliung dahsyat itu memusnahkan bangunan di Lincoln di Nebraska.
Rakaman itu menunjukkan puting beliung dahsyat itu memusnahkan bangunan di Lincoln di Nebraska.
Mon May 06 2024
Kenakan sekatan, hanti eksport senjata ke Israel - OIC
Pertubuhan Kerjasama Islam (OIC) mengecam 'pembunuhan beramai-ramai' di Gaza dan menggesa 57 negara anggotanya mengenakan sekatan ke atas Israel dalam resolusi yang diterima pakai pada penghujung sidang kemuncaknya di Gambia pada 5 Mei.
Mon May 06 2024
Qantas Airways sedia bayar penalti 100 juta dolar Australia
Qantas Airways berkata pada Isnin bersetuju untuk membayar penalti sebanyak A$100 juta dolar Australia untuk menyelesaikan tuntutan mahkamah susulan kes menjual tiket yang telah dibatalkan.
Mon May 06 2024
Putin angkat sumpah untuk penggal kelima pada selasa
Majlis itu yang dijadualkan berlangsung di Kremlin, menandakan permulaan penggal selama enam tahun untuk pentadbiran Putin yang memenangi 87 peratus undi semasa Pilihan Raya Presiden yang berlangsung pada Mac.
Mon May 06 2024
Faisal kini dirawat di ICU, perlu jalani beberapa pembedahan
Pemain skuad kebangsaan, Faisal Halim, kini menjalani rawatan di Unit Rawatan Rapi (ICU) susulan kejadian disimbah asid di sebuah pasar raya di Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya.
Mon May 06 2024
Jemaah wanita dinasihat kurangkan pergerakan jika disahkan hamil
Ada nasihat siberikan Pengarah Operasi Madinah (Perubatan) Dr Mahyin Kudong kepada jemaah haji wanita yang disahkan hamil semasa musim haji baik sebelum atau selepas tiba di Tanah Suci.
Mon May 06 2024
Anak akan rindu nyanyian 'live' Hail Amir
Ridauddin Daud, Wartawan Astro AWANI
Mon May 06 2024
Polis tingkat kawalan keselamatan pemain TFC
Polis Terengganu meningkatkan kawalan keselamatan terhadap pemain Terengganu FC susulan insiden serangan yang menimpa dua pemain bola sepak tempatan minggu lalu.
Mon May 06 2024