KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 16): The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) believes that the inflationary pressures and price hikes that Malaysia is currently facing are temporary and can be effectively controlled through proper monetary and fiscal policies.According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia, the country’s inflation rate (as measured by the consumer price index) increased 3.2% year-on-year in December 2021, mainly due to the rise in food and fuel prices and the low base effect.

DUBAI (Feb 21): Eight Malaysian companies today inked over US$47 million (RM197 million) worth of investments with United Arab Emirates (UAE) based enterprises during the Sustainable Agriculture Week in Expo 2020 Dubai, in a bid to spur sustainable agriculture between the two nations.Dubbed the highlight of the week that kicked off Monday (Feb 21) until Friday, the partnerships would help Malaysia to promote and expand its potential in sustainable agriculture by establishing strong engagements and strategies with the UAE, as well as other global players.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 20): The Ministry of Finance is focusing on driving the country’s financial recovery so that the people can return to normal life comfortably through several strategies such as creating new jobs, bringing in investment and helping businesses.Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the strategy to drive the country’s financial growth was laid out through two main pillars, namely JaminKerja and SemarakNiaga in Budget 2022, after the country was ravaged by the Covid-19 pandemic.

DUBAI (Feb 21): Malaysia is an ideal partner in sustainable agriculture as the country has all the elements, as well as opportunities required for sustainable agriculture to grow and prosper such as invaluable reserves, natural resources and raw materials.Agriculture and Food Industries Minister (MAFI) Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee said besides all the elements, Malaysia also has business-friendly environment with a rapidly emerging economy, world-class infrastructure and a highly-skilled workforce.

KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Seng Consolidated Bhd (Hong Seng) hari ini mengumumkan keputusan suku pertamanya yang berakhir pada 31 Disember 2021 (Q1FY22) yang menyaksikan lonjakan ketara dalam pendapatan dan keuntungannya.Ia disumbangkan terutamanya oleh segmen penjagaan kesihatan dan sarung tangan.

Dalam makluman kepada Bursa Malaysia, syarikat berkata pendapatannya pada suku dalam kajian menunjukkan peningkatan tiga kali ganda kepada RM75.86 juta daripada RM25.29 juta pada tempoh sama tahun sebelumnya.