competitiveness Covid-19 A wake-up call against loosing out Kuala Lumpur, 15 September 2020 – The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) or IDEAS organised the 3rd Kuala Lumpur Roundtable (KLR) this week to discuss policy choices for Malaysia’s recovery. One of the main topic of discussion was on Malaysia’s high regional supply chain integration and how
aggravated Anwar should be more assertive in the aggravated political landscape Malaysia has seen a series of setback in the political arena with the seizure of power by a group of rogue Pakatan MPs. Aided by the MPs from the defeated government, the breakaway factions from the Bersatu and the PKR formed a new government. It is a backdoor government, one
attacks Why are the Orcas tremendous actions against boats causing concern? Orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar are baffling scientists who are asking why are the killer whales attacking sailing boats! The attacks took place near Portugal and Spain and stretching from the Galicia and the Strait of Gibraltar. There has been several distress calls in the region, with sailors scrambling
Bruneau Laurette Breaking the MSM-ML grip on power? A commentary in the Sunday Times newspaper in Mauritius suggests it may be the end of the road for the Mouvement Liberateur or ML. The ML is a major partner in the MSM-ML-others government but has since the St Louis scandal been demoted to a junior partner. Its leader, Ivan
How will the New Mahathir Third Force Make PH More Vulnerable? A lot of events took place in Malaysia in the run-up to the Sabah snap elections. One of the biggest event is the defeat of ex-PM Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s candidate in the Slim by-election. A huge defeat for the Pejuang-backed candidate, Amir Kusyairi Mohd Tanusi and a defeat
Asia-Pacific APAC smartphone market declined 20% in value Singapore, September 14, 2020 – Once robust and thriving, the Asia Pacific smartphone sector which had consistently turned in years of consecutive positive growth, has become a casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. In January to July 2020, the smartphone market value shrunk by 20 percent to reach just over USD 119
This is why Tesla and others still believe in China Electric-car builder Tesla is not moving out of China, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s war to bring back American manufacturers. Tesla, according to Nikkei Asian Review is even revving up their production engines on the mainland. A majority of companies in semiconductor equipment and materials, as well as
energy saver Why should you buy 'energy star' certified products? Sammy the Star teaches kids about energy conservation, the difference between non-renewable and renewable energy. It also shows how careful selection of ENERGY STAR-certified products can save consumers money and help the environment. This science video, by ProVia, is part of the company’s ENERGY STAR Education Program for 4th
fgv FGV made Felda more vulnerable to the financial instability The think tank IDEAS says in a report that FGV, the commercial arm of FELDA, made the Federal Land Development Authority more vulnerable to financial uncertainty. FGV’s listing and the transformation of FELDA demonstrated poor track record of commercialisation, it says. “The listing of FGV is a clear indication
MAURITIUS Mauritius sees largest rally in 40 years! https://youtu.be/VEVq5uzsHfo A huge crowd of Mauritians took to the streets of Mahébourg, the second massive protest in a month, on Saturday last. They protested over the perceived government mishandling of a devastating oil spill from the Wakashio. These rallies are the biggest the nation has seen in
1MDB Blackfish was 1MDB's money laundering tool in Mauritius KUALA LUMPUR: This is how the 1MDB money trail can be traced from Malaysia to Kuwait and to the small Islamic bank in Mauritius. Wall Street Journal and Sarawak Report says two men with links to businessman Jho Low, launched a bid to buy a controlling stake in a bank
covid-19 103 Mauritian seafarers stuck on a cruise ship Stuck on cruise ships for 6 months, unable to return home, these 103 Mauritian citizens say they are fed-up! Ashchaye Mohitram is one of them and he told the ABC News he has not set foot on land since early March. The are stuck on the MSC cruise ship since
1MDB Blackfish was 1MDB’s money laundering tool in Mauritius KUALA LUMPUR: This is how the 1MDB money trail can be traced from Malaysia to Kuwait and to the small Islamic bank in Mauritius. Wall Street Journal and Sarawak Report says two men with links to businessman Jho Low, launched a bid to buy a controlling stake in a bank
Mahathir's defence of the DAP should worry the PKR Former PM Mahathir Mohamad is talking a lot about the Democratic Action Party and this should get the PKR worried. The elderly statesman was re-elected Prime Minister after the 2018 general elections after the PKR leadership surrendered the post to him. He was one of the leaders of the Pakatan
commercialisation FGV made Felda more vulnerable to the financial instability The think tank IDEAS says in a report that FGV, the commercial arm of FELDA, made the Federal Land Development Authority more vulnerable to financial uncertainty. FGV’s listing and the transformation of FELDA demonstrated poor track record of commercialisation, it says. “The listing of FGV is a clear indication
The hypocrisy of Chinese newspapers exposed A U.S. diplomat sent a letter to a Chinese newspaper but the paper refused to publish it without giving any reason why. But this did not go down well with the American diplomats and Mike Pompeo blasted the Chinese government over the matter. In a note published in the
Black Hat Asia mengumumkan barisan ucapan dasar untuk acara MAYA 2020 SAN FRANCISCO, 10 Sept (Bernama) — Black Hat, peneraju utama dalam penganjuran acara keselamatan maklumat, hari ini mengumumkan barisan ucapan dasar untuk Black Hat Asia 2020, yang akan berlangsung secara maya dari 29 September – 2 Oktober. Brigadier Jeneral Gaurav Keerthi, Naib Ketua Eksekutif Agensi Keselamatan Siber Singapura, dan Daniel Gruss, Pembantu
Vonage showcases programmable communications solutions in APAC Vonage Convo Virtual will help Asia Pacific businesses connect, network and learn how to accelerate their digital transformation to innovate in our New Normal • More than 25 sessions including speaker keynotes, live interactive demonstrations, case studies from Vonage customers and Ask-Me-Anything sessions with experts SINGAPORE, Sept 10 (Bernama) — Vonage (Nasdaq:
export Brunei becomes first export market for Malaysian made SUV Subang Jaya, 10 September 2020 – Malaysia’s best-selling SUV, the 2020 Proton X70, was launched in Brunei on Sunday 6 September. The country was the first export market for the Proton X70 and now is also the first export market for the upgraded Malaysian-made model from Tanjung Malim. As with
brunei Brunei menjadi pasaran eksport pertama SUV PROTON Subang Jaya, 12 September 2020 – SUV terlaris di Malaysia, Proton X70 2020 telah dilancarkan di Brunei pada hari Ahad 6 September lepas. Pada tahun 2019, Negara Brunei menjadi pasaran eksport pertama untuk menerima Proton X70 dan kini, ia sekali lagi menjadi pasaran eksport pertama untuk model 2020 yang dibina di
BUSINESS Public Access Lagoons from the U.S. to consolidate presence in SEA MIAMI, Sept 9 (Bernama) – In Southeast Asia, the U.S. multinational water-innovation company Crystal Lagoons® totals 45 projects with crystalline lagoons at different stages. Its projects in Indonesia and Thailand stand out, where the region’s first Public Access Lagoons operate. The firm is now expanding with its revolutionary Public
anti-government Mauritian Spring gathers big crowd in the south of the Island Mauritius is witnessing the second big rally which is taking place at the time of writing in the south of the Island near oil spill that caused the death of several dolphins weeks ago. In a heartbreaking’ event, 25 dolphins washed up dead in Mauritius weeks after the oil spill.
bank pembangunan Users on Linkedin hail court victory of bank pembangunan ex-ceo KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 12) — Last week saw a massive victory for the former Bank Pembagunan Malaysia chief executive officer Shaharuddin Zainuddin. The Industrial Court has ordered Bank Pembangunan to pay RM1.81 million to its former employee unfair dismissal by the bank. Industrial Court chairman Augustine Anthony ruling is that
covid-19 COVID-19 not stopping Hong Kong in landing MICE events HONG KONG, Sept 9 (Bernama) — The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that Hong Kong has been recently chosen as the host city for 4 international MICE events, including the city’s first-ever events of high strategic values, and 2 repeated events amidst the COVID-19 challenges. These business events are
CIMB'S summit to highlight the urgency of sustainability in the current challenging situation KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) — CIMB Group Holdings Berhad (“the Group” or “CIMB”) is hosting The Cooler Earth Sustainability Summit (“TCE”) for the second year from 8 September – 31 October 2020. Themed Recovery, Resilience and Responsibility, the summit aims to promote the exchange of ideas and encourage adoption of sustainable
