News - The Malaysian Insight
Sep 16, 2024 · Anwar says investigation cannot be delayed as issue involves abuse of power, religion, child exploitation. Friday, 13 Sep 2024 08:18 PM. The Malaysian Insight provides an unvarnished insight into Malaysia, its politics, economy, personalities and issues of the day, and also issues sidelined by the headlines of the day.
2024 economic outlook | The Malaysian Insight
Jan 6, 2024 · Following a 3.3% GDP growth in the third quarter, Bank Negara Malaysia forecasted GDP growth for 2024 to range from 4-5%. Last year’s growth was supported by resilient domestic demand in both the private and public sectors. For example, tourism arrivals reached 70% of pre-pandemic levels, driven mainly by regional tourists from Singapore ...
Editorial - The Malaysian Insight
Monday, 17 Jun 2024 08:00 AM. The Malaysian Insight provides an unvarnished insight into Malaysia, its politics, economy, personalities and issues of the day, and also issues sidelined by the headlines of the day.
Key highlights of Budget 2025 | The Malaysian Insight
Oct 18, 2024 · A. Malaysia has set aside a record RM421 billion for next year’s federal spending plan, a 3.3% increase from the sum spent this year. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, October 18, 2024. PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim today tabled his unity government’s Budget 2025 in the Dewan Rakyat, allocating a record RM421 billion for next year’s ...
Budget 2025: What the stakeholders say | The Malaysian Insight
Oct 19, 2024 · Bursa Malaysia chairman Abdul Wahid Omar commended Budget 2025 for stimulating economic activity while strengthening the nation’s financial position. The budget aims to reduce the fiscal deficit from 4.3% of GDP in 2024 to 3.8% in 2025. Wahid said the introduction of a 2% tax on dividend income exceeding RM100,000 and the expansion of the SST ...
Weighing risks, rewards of Malaysia’s BRICS aspirations
Jun 26, 2024 · PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement of Malaysia’s interest in joining BRICS signifies the intent of shifting towards multipolarity, alongside the hedging of domestic interests between a Western-led economic order and the rising global influence of China. Beyond the stances that Malaysians might take on BRICS, its future trajectory ...
Voices - The Malaysian Insight
Aug 24, 2024 · The Malaysian Insight provides an unvarnished insight into Malaysia, its politics, economy, personalities and issues of the day, and also issues sidelined by the headlines of the day.
Malaysia Madani, one year on | The Malaysian Insight
Jan 10, 2024 · The Madani economic narrative was launched first, being the heart of the Anwar administration. The Madani narrative was designed to be the main framework in which the nation’s economic policies would revolve under. It can be broken down into six key fundamental pillars: Sustainability, Prosperity, Innovation, Respect, Trust and Compassion.
Challenges of Malaysian democracy in 2024 – Part I
Dec 25, 2023 · THE year 2023 is coming to an end. In a week’s time we will ring in the New Year of 2024. And 2024 will be a very important year for democracy worldwide as seven out of the world’s 10 biggest countries by population – India, United States, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Russia and Mexico – will hold their general …
Top news stories of 2022 | The Malaysian Insight
Dec 31, 2022 · Rosmah Mansoor (right), wife of former prime minister Najib Razak, leaves the Kuala Lumpur High Court after being found guilty in a RM1.25 billion corruption case, in Kuala Lumpur on September 1, 2022. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, December 31, 2022. The Crackhouse Comedy Club is shut down on July 11, 2022 after a stand-up ...