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(May 19): Thailand aims to lure more foreign visitors in the post-Covid period by promoting itself as a medical tourism hub, building on its good track record of handling the pandemic, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha said. -
(May 19): Business travel is returning for Singapore Airlines Ltd, with forward bookings accounting for a similar proportion of ticket sales as before the Covid pandemic, now that border restrictions have been lifted. -
WASHINGTON (May 18): Permits for future US homebuilding tumbled to a five-month low in April, suggesting the housing market was slowing as rising mortgage rates contribute to reduced affordability for entry-level and first-time... -
PUTRAJAYA (May 17): The National Recovery Council (MPN) has recommended that the government come up with new initiatives and assistance to help increase the capacity of tourism industry players who have been severely affected for... -
KUALA LUMPUR (May 17): Creador founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Brahmal Vasudevan and his spouse have pledged to donate RM50 million to the Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Education Fund on Tuesday (May 17).
19 May 2022 | 09:54pm
EVENING 5: Telcos seek majority stake in DNB
In today’s edition of Evening 5, it has been reported that Malaysia’s four biggest telcos are seeking a majority stake in government 5G agency Digital Nasional Bhd....
18 May 2022 | 09:03pm
EVENING 5: Govt scraps AP requirement for foodstuffs
In today’s edition of Evening 5 — The government scraps the approved permit requirement to import foodstuffs amid food security concerns. Meanwhile, Country Heights...
18 May 2022 | 06:20pm
NEWS: Still some way to go for retail recovery says RGM
Retail Group Malaysia MD Tai Hai Hsin says that while there are signs of recovery for Malaysia’s retail industry, they are not out of the woods yet.
17 May 2022 | 08:27pm
EVENING 5: PetChem buys Perstorp for RM7bil
In today’s edition of Evening 5 — Petronas Chemicals is buying Sweden-based specialty chemical company Perstorp for RM7.02 billion cash. Meanwhile, Maybank unveils a...
17 May 2022 | 05:20pm
NEWS: Yew Lee plans diversification post-IPO
Industrial brush manufacturer Yew Lee Pacific Group says that it will look to diversify the number of industries it serves post its IPO.
17 May 2022 | 02:12pm
EDGE WEEKLY: RM26 bil lost as 5G uncertainties linger
In The Edge Malaysia this week — The Single Wholesale Network and Cukai Makmur are clouding telcos’ prospects, causing their market valuations to shrink. Meanwhile,...
13 May 2022 | 08:17pm
EVENING 5: AG explains decision to compound Serba Dinamik,...
In today’s edition of Evening 5 — Attorney General Tan Sri Idrus Harun finally explains the decision to go with compounds against Serba Dinamik and its executives...
12 May 2022 | 08:36pm
NEWS: SIBS returns for a sixth year
The Selangor International Business Summit returns for its sixth year this October with the aim of putting the state’s best foot forward as the economy continues to...
12 May 2022 | 08:29pm
EVENING 5: July 7 verdict for Rosmah’s graft trial
In today’s edition of Evening 5 — Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor will know the outcome of her solar hybrid graft trial on July 7. Meanwhile, Tan Sri Lim Wee Chai ups his...
11 May 2022 | 09:42pm
EVENING 5: BNM raises OPR to 2%
In today’s edition of Evening 5, Bank Negara has raised the overnight policy rate to 2% from its previous record low of 1.75%. Meanwhile, Felda has exercised its put...
