Malaysia’s construction industry growth to slow 4.3% in 2019
Malaysia’s construction sector growth is forecasted to slow from 4.5% to 4.3% in 2019 as its newly established Pakatan Harapan … Read more
Why China’s slowdown should worry us all
China’s economy slowing down is not news in itself. For years, Beijing has broadcast that it’s going to focus on … Read more
Malaysia and Singapore’s best leadership development consultancies
Inspirational leader Mahatma Gandhi once said: “Knowledge gained through experience is far superior and many times more useful than bookish … Read more
Parliament to hear ministerial statement on Singapore-Malaysia relations
Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan will make a ministerial statement on Singapore-Malaysia relations on Monday (Jan 14) when Parliament sits for … Read more
Faris Ramli joins Perlis in Malaysia and vows to seal MSL promotion
Singapore forward Faris Ramli inked a deal to play for Perlis Northern Lions FC in the Malaysian Premier League (MPL) … Read more
Man arrested with four live kittens hidden in his trousers in Singapore
A man who tried to smuggle four live kittens in his trousers through a Singaporean checkpoint was clocked by his … Read more
Winner’s curse: Malaysia glove markers start 2019 with a plunge
A group of Malaysian stocks that were unscathed during the global equity sell-off over the past few months is feeling … Read more
Malaysian boy goes missing in Singapore for 10 days, too shy to ask for help
This young man’s tale is an object lesson for… well, everyone who travels overseas. It’s always a good idea to … Read more
No regrets for ex-O&G engineer-turned-pet chauffeur
Mechanical engineer Brandon Young used to fly to faraway places, like the US and Scotland, wearing suits and ties, for … Read more
Perfect for one – Chocolate Chip Teh Tarik Mug Cake
We tested and tweaked and came up with a deliciously moist chocolate chip mug cake recipe that’s sure to satisfy … Read more
Singapore shares fall as Apple weighs on tech stocks
Malaysia shares closed higher as plantation companies climbed Thursday, while Singapore stocks dropped amid broader decline in the technology sector … Read more
Third man arrested for impersonation scam in which woman lost $5.4 million
A third Malaysian man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a 2017 impersonation scam that cost a woman around … Read more
Malaysia economy likely to bottom out in 2Q2019, says AmBank Research
“We believe the economy should start to register slight improvement in the 2Q2019 and pick up thereafter” … Read more…– … Read more
MCA doubts 3 motorcycle routes will remain toll-free permanently
MCA has questioned whether the scrapping of motorcycle tolls on Penang’s two bridges and the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link in Johor … Read more
Dr M: Best for MCA to close shop
MCA should consider shutting down as a political party, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said. Read more…– Malay Mail
Singapore’s 2018 Year-in-Review by PM Lee is surprisingly upbeat
Describing 2018 as a ‘productive year for Singapore’, PM Lee first noted that the local economy grew steadily at 3.3%, … Read more
Don’t bring West Malaysian culture into Sabah, warns PBS
Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) has slammed various groups that protested the district-level Christmas and New Year celebrations in Tawau. Read … Read more
Issues with Malaysia will be dealt with ‘calmly and constructively’ by Singapore: PM Lee Hsien Loong
In his New Year Message released on Monday (Dec 31), PM Lee spoke about Singapore on the international stage, domestic issues and … Read more
Singapore to remove Second Link toll charges for motorcycles
Singapore said today it will remove motorcycle toll charges at its end of the Second Link to match Malaysia’s move … Read more
MFA says yet to receive official proposal from Malaysia on construction of third link
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday (Dec 28) that Singapore has not received any official proposal or communications … Read more