More focus on teaching maths, science in English, Dr Mahathir says
Acting education minister outlines policy direction in briefing to ministry officials.
Aim for Pakatan-run states to up Muslim marriageable age this year
Mujahid Yusof Rawa says federal authorities will continue engaging PAS-ruled Kelantan on matter.
Some cheer as palm oil price rebounds
Smallholders’ fortunes tied to commodity but concerns mounting over India’s decision to cut imports.
Everyone, not just northern folk, must brace for dry taps
Span chief says treated water use increases as temperatures go up, climate change making dry spells longer.
Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 ‘more inclusive than NEP’
Govt rejected BN’s race-based policies in favour of more needs-based approach, say Pakatan leaders.
Pakatan added 150,000 jobs last year, says minister
M. Kula Segaran dismisses talks of a sluggish job market under Pakatan Harapan.
Targeted fuel subsidy won’t affect private consumption much, says think-tank
Worries over rise in cost of living among reasons govt postponed rollout of programme.
India’s palm oil curbs blessing in disguise for Malaysia
Commodities expert says New Delhi’s decision will create shortfalls in other markets.
Palm oil prices to be better this year, says board
Prices are expected to increase to RM2,750 per tonne, much higher than the between RM2,000 and RM2,300 per tonne last year.
Malaysia will use diplomacy to overcome India’s palm oil curbs
Teresa Kok adds that govt eyeing new markets for commodity.
VM2020 a shot in the arm if done right
Tourism campaign can boost economy in face of sluggish domestic private investment, challenging global conditions.
Economy to see lower growth of 4.5% in 2020, says think-tank
Sluggish pace of domestic private investment forcing private consumption to make up shortfall, explains SERC.
PM transition will affect economy in 2020, says economist
Investors interested in whether policies of past 20 months will be continued, says Lee Heng Guie.
G25 calls for stronger Conference of Rulers for better administration of Islam
This is because current administrative practices are controversial, unconstitutional, says reform advocate.
Ex-judge criticises police for siding with civil rights transgressors
Hishamudin Yunos says the police's tendency to side with those who threaten others sends the wrong message to the public.
