[ad_1] CYBERJAYA: The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to implement a significant change in its operating model and people culture, centered on the call for transparency, accountability and integrity. This comes after Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah’s New Years message of “Moving Forward to …
Read More »Bitcoin vaults top $ 29,000 for a new record
[ad_1] HONG KONG: Bitcoin surpassed US $ 29,000 to hit another record high on the final day of 2020, showing no signs of slowing down from its torrid December rally. The largest cryptocurrency rose to $ 29,292 before falling back slightly to trade at $ 28,972 at 11:30 am in …
Read More »Muhyiddin calls for political unity and good governance by 2021
[ad_1] Muhyiddin Yassin says that efforts to combat corruption and uphold the values of transparency and integrity will be intensified. (Photo by Bernama) PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has called on political leaders to put aside their differences and come together to ensure that the well-being of the people …
Read More »Malaysia and Singapore complete HSR project
[ad_1] PETALING JAYA: The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project was completed after Malaysia and Singapore were unable to agree on the proposed changes. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, in a joint press release, said that the Malaysian government had proposed several …
Read More »RMCO: What happens on January 1, 2021? Malaysians need answers
[ad_1] [ UPDATE 1/1/2021 01:50 ]: It appears that the RMCO rules have been extended until March 31, 2021. More details here. === The current Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) is scheduled to end today on December 31, 2020. During the Prime Minister’s address to the nation tonight, no extension …
Read More »RSPO investigates US ban on palm oil from Sime Darby plantation, claims no red flags from previous audit
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR (December 31): The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) said today that it has launched an immediate investigation into new violations by Sime Darby Plantation Bhd, as alleged by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ) from the US Upon issuance of a hold, issue an order …
Read More »BNM launches a policy document on licenses for digital banks and sets the deadline of June 30 for the submission of applications
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR (December 31): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) issued the policy document on the licensing framework for digital banks following a six-month public consultation, setting June 30, 2021 as the deadline for the Submission of applications to the central bank for those who wish to conduct digital banking business. …
Read More »Bribes to Rosmah Masked Through Bogus Deal, Prosecution Says
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): A fictitious agreement was used to cover up the payment of bribes from former Jepak Holdings Sdn Bhd Managing Director Saidi Abang Samsudin to Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor (Photo)the prosecution said. The prosecution, led by Deputy Attorney General Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram, said the purpose …
Read More »China’s largest trading partner for the 11th consecutive year
[ad_1] Rubber glove exports to China recorded a tremendous growth of 123.3% in the first 10 months of 2020, while mask imports soared 862.7%. KUALA LUMPUR: China became Malaysia’s largest trading partner for the eleventh year in a row in 2019, with trade valued at RM316.6 billion, according to the …
Read More »Brexit will enter into force when the UK leaves the EU single market
[ad_1] LONDON: Brexit comes true on Thursday (December 31) as Britain abandons the customs union and Europe’s single market, ending nearly half a century of often turbulent ties with its closest neighbors. The UK’s tortuous exit from the European Union takes full effect when Big Ben hits 11pm. In central …
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