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Nor Shamsiah: Education sector in dire need of structural reforms

KUALA LUMPUR: The education sector has been highly neglected and is the sector most in need of structural reforms, says Bank Negara. Its governor ...

Malaysia’s labour force grows 2.4% in Q2

KUALA LUMPUR: The labour force in Malaysia increased 2.4% to 15.28 million persons in the second quarter of 2018, as compared to the same quarter in ...

SST will have minimal impact on domestic consumption

KUALA LUMPUR: MIDF Research said the re-implementation of the Sales and Services Tax (SST) will not deter domestic consumption in Malaysia. “As ...

Government to rationalise agencies engaging with SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) — The Entrepreneur Development Ministry will implement a rationalisation process on all agencies engaging with ...

Digital economy expected to show significant growth

KUALA LUMPUR: The digital transformation impact on the economy is expected to significantly increase by RM400bil by 2025, said Malaysia Digital ...

Malaysia should leverage on growing halal industry globally

KUALA LUMPUR: The global halal industry is likely to grow between US$3 trillion and US$4 trillion in the next five years, from the current estimated ...