Tag: Malaysia
Malaysian medical glove exports face more delays amid shipping container shortage
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s medical glove makers face weeks of delays in delivering products to customers abroad due to a global shortage of shipping containers, hampering their ability to meet demand during the coronavirus crisis, industry officials said.
Malaysia declares state of emergency to curb virus
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s king declared a nationwide state of emergency on Tuesday to curb the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a move that bolsters Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s precarious hold on power, and forestalls any attempt by opponents to force an early election.
BlackRock raps board of world’s biggest glove maker over worker safety
KUALA LUMPUR — The board of directors of Malaysian firm Top Glove Corp., the world’s largest maker of medical grade gloves, has failed egregiously in protecting its workers from COVID-19, US investor BlackRock said, calling for its removal.
India lifts ban on onion exports as prices plunge
MUMBAI - India decided on Monday to lift a ban on onion exports from Jan. 1, as prices have fallen sharply in the last...
Malaysia detects coronavirus strain that’s 10 times more infectious
Malaysia has detected a strain of the new coronavirus that’s been found to be 10 times more infectious.
The mutation called D614G was found in...
Top envoys of Philippines, Malaysia spar on Twitter over Sabah ownership
The Philippine foreign minister sparked a diplomatic fight over Twitter by asserting ownership over the Malaysian state of Sabah on the island of Borneo,...
Ex-Malaysian PM found guilty of all charges in trial linked to...
A MALAYSIA COURT has ruled former prime minister Najib Razak guilty in the first of a series of trials linked to 1MDB.
Malaysia cuts policy rate
MALAYSIA’S CENTRAL BANK unexpectedly cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday, the latest emerging market to ease monetary policy amid an uncertain global economy.
Malaysia keeps policy rate unchanged
MALAYSIA’S central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged for a second straight meeting as the economy posts steady growth despite mounting global risks.
ISOC, Malaysia’s edotco form JV to build cell towers
THE tandem of Malaysia-based edotco Group Sdn Bhd and Filipino firm ISOC Infrastructure, Inc. has formed a joint venture (JV) to solidify its partnership as a telecommunications tower provider in the Philippines.
Berjaya Philippines invests P124.47 million in Malaysian 7-Eleven operator
Berjaya Philippines, Inc is shelling out P124.47 million to increase its stake in the Malaysian operator of 7-Eleven convenience stores.
In a disclosure to the...
Malaysia debt watcher raises Philippine rating further into investment grade
THE PHILIPPINES bagged a credit rating upgrade from a Malaysian debt watcher, which cited progress on the infrastructure front and reforms which are expected to help sustain economic growth.
Malaysia PM calls for China’s help with fiscal problems
Beijing -- Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad called on China's top leadership to help with his country's fiscal problems Monday, as he seeks to...
Duterte appoints Andanar’s father as special envoy to Malaysia
By Gillian M. Cortez
Presidential Communications Secretary Martin M. Andanar's father has been appointed by the President Rodrigo R. Duterte to be the special envoy...
Malaysia’s problem: How to cut a better economic deal with China
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is pushing back against China’s dominance in the economy, stalling billions of dollars of contracts as he tries to...
Duterte to intensify defense cooperation with Malaysia
By Arjay L. Balinbin, Reporter
President Rodrigo R. Duterte has committed to intensifying Manila’s defense and security cooperation with the Malaysian government to address terrorist...
Malaysia’s Mahathir says growing economies need trade protection
TOKYO -- Growing nations like Malaysia need different trade protections and, while Kuala Lumpur is not against trade pacts such as the Trans Pacific Partnership, the TPP must be renegotiated, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Monday.
Singapore seeks clarification from Malaysia on high-speed rail link
SINGAPORE -- Singapore has requested clarification regarding Malaysia's position on a high-speed rail link between the two countries, a minister in the wealthy city-state...
Palace welcomes return of newly-elected Malaysia PM Mahathir
Malacañang palace on Friday issued a statement congratulating Mahathir Mohamar "on his return as Prime Minister of Malaysia" after beating his political protege Najib...
Singapore-Kuala Lumpur is world’s busiest international air route
Singapore -- The trip between Singapore and the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur is the world's busiest international air route, with more than 30,500 flights...
Former Senate leader maintains stand on Sabah
Former Senate president Aquilino Q. Pimentel Jr. on Thursday maintained the Philippines' long-standing claim over the state of Sabah, when sought for comment about a statement...
Malaysia investigating reported leak of 46M mobile user data
—KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia is investigating an alleged attempt to sell the data of more than 46 million mobile phone subscribers online after a...
MH370 families to appeal for search to continue at Australia-Malaysia meet
SYDNEY -- Grieving relatives of MH370 passengers will appeal for the hunt for the missing airliner to continue at a meeting between the Australian...
