The decision announced yesterday that managers and supervisors of businesses in areas under the conditional movement control order (CMCO) must work from home, while other staff can work in the office but must pass a Covid-19 test, is both discriminatory and flawed.

The Edge says: Latest work-from-home order a flawed and discriminatory decision

MUMBAI (Feb 10): It’s hard to shrug off a big mess, and that’s an awkward lesson India is learning. The latest vote of no confidence in Gautam Adani’s eponymous infrastructure empire comes from a global index provider. MSCI has cut the free-float status of four Adani stocks which will reduce...

Breakingviews: MSCI’s Adani cut signals fat tail risks for India

WITH the dissolution of Parliament, GE15 is set to be announced over the next 60 days, notwithstanding floods and festivities. The usual excitement is in the air, political parties’ flags are set to fly across the peninsular and East Malaysia.

Pitfalls & Pitch Calls: Parliament dissolved, GE15 is on

Below are excerpts of Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) chairman Tan Sri Mohd Bakke Salleh's letter to stakeholders.

Petronas chairman: Be prepared to pivot when faced with the unexpected

Media statement by Dr Ong Kian Ming, the Member of Parliament for Bangi, DAP spokesperson for international trade and industry, and a member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Finance and the Economy, issued on June 30, 2022.

Managing the economy — Part 2: Pursuing a stronger exchange rate regime

There seems to be no ending to the Serba Dinamik Holdings Bhd saga whereby the global integrated oil and gas outfit — to the dismay of the investing fraternity and corporate governance proponents — blatantly disregarded and challenged enforcement actions by the regulators to keep an orderly market.

Is there a light — even a dim light — at the end of the tunnel for Serba Dinamik?

A multipolar nuclear regional balance will freeze the existing configuration of the Indo-Pacific, preventing its domination by any single major power. A multipolar Indo-Pacific maximises manoeuvre space for ASEAN and other small countries.

China’s strategic dilemmas

Media Statement by Dr. Ong Kian Ming, Member of Parliament for Bangi, on March 22, 2022

Comprehensive Labour Market Policy Reforms need to be introduced together with the RM1500 minimum wage

The announcement by the Prime Minister Datu...

Labour Market Policy Reforms need to be introduced together with the RM1,500 minimum wage

As a strong proponent of the anti-hopping law (AHL), I am disheartened at the Cabinet’s decision to postpone the tabling of the AHL in this parliamentary session. As I attempt to understand the Cabinet’s concerns, a few questions beg to be answered.

A recall law will settle the loyalty of frogs

First of all, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all delegates who have attended the DAP National Congress today (Sunday, March 20) and cast their votes for me.  I am extremely grateful for the support.

Statement by Tony Pua on DAP National Congress 2022

Media statement by Dr Ong Kian Ming, the Member of Parliament for Bangi and the assistant political education director for the Democratic Action Party (DAP) on March 1, 2022:

How Russian invasion of Ukraine will affect the average M'sian and how this should shape M'sian govt response

In the near term, we think that bond investors could go overweight on Malaysian bonds to seek cover. Malaysia is the only Asian economy with a positive oil trade balance, and so would marginally benefit from higher oil prices via higher terms of trade. Yield sensitivities to US rates are also low among Asia bonds. Though foreign ownership of Malaysian Government Securities/Malaysian Government Investment Issues (MGS/MGIIs) is high (20+%), a significant portion of foreign holdings is held by foreign central banks and governments, which is expected to be more sticky and less susceptible to swings in global risk sentiments. We think that Malaysian bonds offer the best profile to ride out the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

DBS thinks Malaysian bonds offer best profile to ride out Russia-Ukraine conflict

Following the Asian financial crisis of 1997, competition law was passed as legislation within the top ASEAN economies in the first half of the past two decades. In Malaysia, the Competition Act 2010 came into force in 2012, with the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) tasked by Parliament with implementing and enforcing competition law. The MyCC plays the important role of not only enforcing competition law, but in public advocacy and education of this piece of legislation to the Malaysian public in appreciating the benefits of competition against the restraints of past industrial practices of direct dealings and monopolistic "state champions".

A missed opportunity of a judicial review for Malaysia Competition Commission

The Malaysian Bar is perturbed by the recent events that have unfolded regarding the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and its leaders. Allegations have surfaced about MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki's alleged extensive ownership of shares in a public listed company and that his share trading account was used by his brother to trade in shares. On Jan 5, 2022, MACC Anti-Corruption Advisory Board (ACAB) chairman Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang stated during a press conference that the ACAB had absolved Azam of any wrongdoing.

Malaysian Bar president weighs in on allegations concerning MACC transparency

RIYADH (April 28): Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here on Saturday (April 27) night for a three-day working visit to participate in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Special Meeting.

Anwar arrives in Riyadh for World Economic Forum Special Meeting

HULU SELANGOR (April 27): The Selangor government, via several subsidiaries, including the Selangor Menteri Besar (Incorporation) or MBI, has signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with several technology companies in Germany, in an effort to further develop the state.

Selangor signs MOU with tech firms in Germany

(April 28): A higher-for-longer interest rate environment is burnishing the credentials of cheap Chinese stocks and driving value investment strategies in Asia.

Fed repricing gives rise to new equities playbook in Asia

Jazz luminary Tay Cher Siang and songstress Janet Lee share their journey through the vibrant world of jazz, each shaped by unique encounters and cultural influences. For Tay, a chance encounter with Astrud Gilberto’s Corcovado sparked a lifelong passion for jazz, rooted in Malaysia’s rich tapestry of sounds and traditions. His eclectic approach to music, termed “cham cham jazz”, celebrates the country’s multicultural essence, blending diverse elements into a harmonious fusion.

Jazz is their jam

Boustead Properties Bhd will unveil its latest transit-oriented development in Mutiara Damansara in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q2024). A redevelopment project of the eCurve mall, which began operating in 2006 and was closed in 2021, The Lines will be part of the developer’s efforts to elevate the neighbourhood through the Mutiara Damansara revitalisation plan. The overall plan will take about 10 to 15 years to complete with an estimated gross development value of RM8.9 billion.

Reimagining Mutiara Damansara

Russia and Ukraine exchanged fire on energy facilities overnight, with an oil refinery damaged in Russia’s Krasnodar region, while Ukraine sustained a missile barrage on gas infrastructure and other targets.

Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes on refinery and gas targets

Deutsche Bank AG is putting aside as much as €1.3 billion (US$1.4 billion or RM6.6 billion) in legal provisions, warning this will hit profits.

The bank will book the potential payment in the current quarter, it said in a statement late on Friday. That will impact “second quarter and full-year profitability”, it said, while adding that the ultimate amount of the provisions is not clear yet.

Deutsche Bank earmarks US$1.4b provision in hit to profit

Genting Malaysia Bhd has dismissed reports linking the group and its deputy chairman and chief executive Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay to supposed discussions relating to the opening of a second casino for Malaysia in Forest City, Johor, to revive the US$100 billion (RM477.60 billion) development.

Genting Malaysia denies involvement in talks for Forest City casino

The Territorial Sea Act 2012 (Act 750) remains valid and applicable throughout Malaysia, including in Terengganu, unless declared otherwise by the court, says the Prime Minister’s Office, despite the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly's decision to reject its use.

Territorial Sea Act 2012 still valid, including in Terengganu, says PMO

The Malaysian government is serious about resolving issues surrounding the palm oil industry in the country, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Govt serious about resolving palm oil industry issues, says Johari Ghani

Boustead Properties Bhd will unveil its latest transit-oriented development in Mutiara Damansara in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q2024). A redevelopment project of the eCurve mall, which began operating in 2006 and was closed in 2021, The Lines will be part of the developer’s efforts to elevate the neighbourhood through the Mutiara Damansara revitalisation plan. The overall plan will take about 10 to 15 years to complete with an estimated gross development value of RM8.9 billion.

(April 28):&nbsp;A higher-for-longer interest rate environment is burnishing the credentials of cheap Chinese stocks and driving value investment strategies in Asia.&nbsp;

Jazz luminary Tay Cher Siang and songstress Janet Lee share their journey through the vibrant world of jazz, each shaped by unique encounters and cultural influences. For Tay, a chance encounter with Astrud Gilberto’s Corcovado sparked a lifelong passion for jazz, rooted in Malaysia’s rich tapestry of sounds and traditions. His eclectic approach to music, termed “cham cham jazz”, celebrates the country’s multicultural essence, blending diverse elements into a harmonious fusion.&nbsp;

HULU SELANGOR (April 27): The Selangor government, via several subsidiaries, including the Selangor Menteri Besar (Incorporation) or MBI, has signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with several technology companies in Germany, in an effort to further develop the state.

RIYADH (April 28): Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here on Saturday (April 27) night for a three-day working visit to participate in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Special Meeting.&nbsp;

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