There is fear of contraction in current period with two biggest cities in lockdown, struggling to contain infections

Employees also get extra day off in Oct, Dec as ‘reset days’ to ‘rest and recharge’

Move aimed at supporting global economic recovery, battered by Covid-19, sending oil demand plummeting last year

Objective is to establish Malaysia as the heart of digital Asean, he says

After 9 months of strong growth, economy contracts by annualised rate of 1.1% in the April-June

Ringgit extends Monday’s gains against the US dollar

Finance hub’s industries reputation at risk, residents ‘indefinitely trapped’

IMF, World Bank forecast Malaysian economy to expand by 6% and 5%, respectively

Direct tax collection stands at RM67.4 bil, or 56.2% of goal

Presidential aide warns fuel rationing may be introduced by end of year unless consumption reduced

‘Anti-Google Law’ will offer users choice to bypass charges set by store owner

US filed complaint over ‘illegal’ restrictions on imports of American rice, wheat and corn

This on the back of boost in plantation, sugar and logistic businesses