Malaysia’s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim says he’ll be in power by SeptemberBy The Associated PressPublished: May 16, 2008 MUMBAI, India: Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said Friday he would have enough support to topple Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi‘s government by September. Anwar told reporters that his People’s Justice Party needed just 30 members to … Read more
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Maximus denies Sabah MPs have jumped ship Friday, May 16th, 2008, The Borneo Post Rumour from opposition actually to undermine existing political stability KUALA LUMPUR: Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili yesterday denied that some Barisan Nasional (BN) MPs had switched parties. He said the matter was an old story and the … Read more
No short cut for Pakatan Rakyat Friday, May 16th, 2008, The Borneo Post Opposition front likely to face hurdles in bid to form federal govt KUALA LUMPUR: Over the last few weeks, there has been talk that the opposition front may be in a position to form the next federal government given the not-so-robust majority … Read more
EC wants provision for anti-hop lawFriday May 16, 2008, The Star PETALING JAYA: The anti-hopping law should be drafted and a new provision inserted into the Federal Constitution, Election Commission (EC) deputy chairman Datuk Wan Ahmad Wan Omar proposed. He said it was about time an anti-hopping law was introduced, and likened MPs jumping to … Read more
Understandably, all eyes are on the forthcoming budget to be unveiled on 1 September. The government has been pursuing a pragmatic fiscal policy in recent years, with deficit budgets to stimulate the economy, in the aftermath of the 1997/98 financial crisis. What makes this fiscal policy all the more palatable is that the deficits have … Read more
One does not usually hear much about Apec, a regional grouping of 21 member economies of the Pacific Rim, after the annual summits. The flurry of activities that precede the meetings of APEC heads tends to quickly peter out once the summits are over. The silence that fills the void between summits ironically speaks volumes. … Read more
Securing a healthy economic growth amid political stability is essential to achieve Malaysia’s developmental goals. Stable economic growth has managed to partly solve problems such as poverty and unemployment. For an average person, a healthy economy means better job opportunities and higher income. This has become critical with the significant rise in the cost of … Read more
The shift towards a knowledge-driven, small-firms-dominated, and highly dynamic industrial structure has prompted policymakers around the world to emphasise the importance of entrepreneurship. Many countries, including Malaysia, are now exploring further what they need to do to create a vibrant entrepreneurship culture and increase the supply of new entrepreneurs (and hence new businesses). Publication: MIERScan, … Read more
The wood-based industry (WBI) has long been an important segment of Malaysia’s dynamic manufacturing sector, the main driver of economic growth for the country. The industry has also played a significant role as an export earner. The industry has undergone major changes over the years, with downstream activities becoming increasingly important. Malaysia is no longer … Read more