Malaysia's gay community begins to push the limits
When Malaysia's only openly homosexual pastor announced he was establishing the nation's first gay church, the proposal was met with a torrent of outrage and criticism.
Malaysia holds rates steady at 2.75pc
Malaysia's central bank held its key interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent today, as expected, after three consecutive hikes, warning that a slowing global economy could act as a drag on domestic growth. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)said that while Malaysia's domestic growth drivers remained "robust" slower global growth had already hit export performance. "The MPC considers the current monetary ...
Malaysia appreciates role in Philippine peace process
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia today expressed gratitude and appreciation over the decision for Malaysia to play a role in the peace process between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
Malaysia, Indonesia spat may go to court
Malaysia says its ongoing maritime border spat with Indonesia, which has recently triggered angry protests, could end up in the International Court of Justice.
Malaysia's key interest rate remains unchanged
BANK Negara Malaysia (BNM) left borrowing costs unchanged at 2.75 per cent yesterday as it warned that the global economy's slowing growth could affect Malaysia. Economists think the central bank's cautious tone could mean that it is done raising the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) this year. It has hiked the OPR by a total of 75 basis points on three occasions. BNM said global growth momentum has ...
Malaysia Rally May Pause After Evening Star: Technical Analysis
Malaysia’s stock market rally to the highest level in more than 30 months may pause after a chart of the benchmark index formed a so-called Evening Star, signaling a “bearish trend,” according to RHB Research Institute Sdn.
Malaysia exports up 13.5pc in July
Malaysia said today its exports, the mainstay of the economy, rose 13.5 per cent year-on-year in July due to higher demand for electronic goods, the country’s main exports.
Malaysia issues 4 new Islamic insurance licenses
Malaysia's central bank said Wednesday it has approved four licenses for Islamic life insurance to mostly foreign-led operators as part of an ongoing liberalization to make Malaysia a regional Islamic finance hub.