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The ringgit is expected to stay firm in 2025, supported by strong domestic demand and improved tourism.
Factors like US rate cuts, labour supply changes, and inflation will influence its strength.
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Factors like US rate cuts, labour supply changes, and inflation will influence its strength.
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January 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM
The ringgit is expected to stay firm in 2025, supported by strong domestic demand and improved tourism.
Factors like US rate cuts, labour supply changes, and inflation will influence its strength.
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Factors like US rate cuts, labour supply changes, and inflation will influence its strength.
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Inflation is expected to rise to around 3% due to factors like minimum wage hikes, EPF changes for foreign workers, and subsidy rationalisation.
Despite this, it should remain within the finance ministry's target of 2-3.5%.
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Despite this, it should remain within the finance ministry's target of 2-3.5%.
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January 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Inflation is expected to rise to around 3% due to factors like minimum wage hikes, EPF changes for foreign workers, and subsidy rationalisation.
Despite this, it should remain within the finance ministry's target of 2-3.5%.
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Despite this, it should remain within the finance ministry's target of 2-3.5%.
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He added that potential US tariffs on Malaysia’s exports are expected to have limited impact, based on historical data.
Exports in key sectors like electronics, semiconductors, palm oil, and machinery continue to perform well.
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Exports in key sectors like electronics, semiconductors, palm oil, and machinery continue to perform well.
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January 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM
He added that potential US tariffs on Malaysia’s exports are expected to have limited impact, based on historical data.
Exports in key sectors like electronics, semiconductors, palm oil, and machinery continue to perform well.
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Exports in key sectors like electronics, semiconductors, palm oil, and machinery continue to perform well.
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Soh said GDP growth will be driven by strong demand, robust investments, and growth in exports and tourism.
However, risks include slower recovery in China, US policy shifts, global commodity price changes, and domestic inflation.
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However, risks include slower recovery in China, US policy shifts, global commodity price changes, and domestic inflation.
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January 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Soh said GDP growth will be driven by strong demand, robust investments, and growth in exports and tourism.
However, risks include slower recovery in China, US policy shifts, global commodity price changes, and domestic inflation.
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However, risks include slower recovery in China, US policy shifts, global commodity price changes, and domestic inflation.
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Both leaders discussed the Flight Information Region, balancing Malaysia's connectivity with Singapore’s needs at Changi.
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong underscored the importance of holistic and constructive dialogue.
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Singapore PM Lawrence Wong underscored the importance of holistic and constructive dialogue.
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January 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Both leaders discussed the Flight Information Region, balancing Malaysia's connectivity with Singapore’s needs at Changi.
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong underscored the importance of holistic and constructive dialogue.
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Singapore PM Lawrence Wong underscored the importance of holistic and constructive dialogue.
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Anwar emphasized a "win-win" approach for both countries, stressing that unresolved issues shouldn't hinder collaboration in trade, energy, or digital investments.
Talks also covered Sarawak's energy exports and the need for quarterly reviews to expedite negotiations
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Talks also covered Sarawak's energy exports and the need for quarterly reviews to expedite negotiations
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January 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Anwar emphasized a "win-win" approach for both countries, stressing that unresolved issues shouldn't hinder collaboration in trade, energy, or digital investments.
Talks also covered Sarawak's energy exports and the need for quarterly reviews to expedite negotiations
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Talks also covered Sarawak's energy exports and the need for quarterly reviews to expedite negotiations
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The government plans to tailor the zone to investor needs, targeting high-growth sectors like energy transition and data centres.
Special personal income tax rates will be announced later by the Finance Ministry.
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Special personal income tax rates will be announced later by the Finance Ministry.
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January 7, 2025 at 5:07 AM
The government plans to tailor the zone to investor needs, targeting high-growth sectors like energy transition and data centres.
Special personal income tax rates will be announced later by the Finance Ministry.
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Special personal income tax rates will be announced later by the Finance Ministry.
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Malaysia will offer tax incentives, including corporate tax breaks and green tech incentives, for businesses in JS-SEZ.
Singapore will support its firms’ expansion, and discussions on upgrading Johor’s public transport are ongoing.
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Singapore will support its firms’ expansion, and discussions on upgrading Johor’s public transport are ongoing.
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January 7, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Malaysia will offer tax incentives, including corporate tax breaks and green tech incentives, for businesses in JS-SEZ.
Singapore will support its firms’ expansion, and discussions on upgrading Johor’s public transport are ongoing.
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Singapore will support its firms’ expansion, and discussions on upgrading Johor’s public transport are ongoing.
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Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said both countries aims to launch 50 high-value projects and create 20,000 skilled jobs in five years.
He believes the zone will attract global companies managing geopolitical risks and capitalize on Asean's growing economic significance.
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He believes the zone will attract global companies managing geopolitical risks and capitalize on Asean's growing economic significance.
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January 7, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said both countries aims to launch 50 high-value projects and create 20,000 skilled jobs in five years.
He believes the zone will attract global companies managing geopolitical risks and capitalize on Asean's growing economic significance.
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He believes the zone will attract global companies managing geopolitical risks and capitalize on Asean's growing economic significance.
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PDRM has stationed one battalion of the Senoi Praaq from Pengkalan Hulu for operations at the Malaysia-Thai border.
The Senoi Praaq has taken over from the existing forces since Jan 1, and are now stationed at 17 General Operations Force posts.
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The Senoi Praaq has taken over from the existing forces since Jan 1, and are now stationed at 17 General Operations Force posts.
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January 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
PDRM has stationed one battalion of the Senoi Praaq from Pengkalan Hulu for operations at the Malaysia-Thai border.
The Senoi Praaq has taken over from the existing forces since Jan 1, and are now stationed at 17 General Operations Force posts.
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The Senoi Praaq has taken over from the existing forces since Jan 1, and are now stationed at 17 General Operations Force posts.
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Kelantan police also noted that Yaba pills remain the most popular drug among addicts in the state, followed by syabu.
In 2024, the state police seized over one tonne of Yaba pills.
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In 2024, the state police seized over one tonne of Yaba pills.
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January 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Kelantan police also noted that Yaba pills remain the most popular drug among addicts in the state, followed by syabu.
In 2024, the state police seized over one tonne of Yaba pills.
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In 2024, the state police seized over one tonne of Yaba pills.
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Additionally, Loke said that JPJ enforcement officers will begin using body-worn cameras this year to enhance transparency and effectiveness.
Previously, the department said the cameras would also prevent common misunderstandings that often arise during enforcement.
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Previously, the department said the cameras would also prevent common misunderstandings that often arise during enforcement.
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January 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Additionally, Loke said that JPJ enforcement officers will begin using body-worn cameras this year to enhance transparency and effectiveness.
Previously, the department said the cameras would also prevent common misunderstandings that often arise during enforcement.
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Previously, the department said the cameras would also prevent common misunderstandings that often arise during enforcement.
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Meanwhile, Loke said a task force will be set up to address heavy vehicle safety issues and implement immediate solutions.
MOT will also review transport laws to introduce stricter penalties for overloading and enhance competency training for heavy vehicle operators.
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MOT will also review transport laws to introduce stricter penalties for overloading and enhance competency training for heavy vehicle operators.
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January 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Meanwhile, Loke said a task force will be set up to address heavy vehicle safety issues and implement immediate solutions.
MOT will also review transport laws to introduce stricter penalties for overloading and enhance competency training for heavy vehicle operators.
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MOT will also review transport laws to introduce stricter penalties for overloading and enhance competency training for heavy vehicle operators.
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“Berbanding cara sekarang ini sangat manual. Kita kena tahan lori itu dan bawa ke stesen penimbang,” the Transport Minister added.
10 new cameras will be installed in high-risk accident areas and locations with heavy traffic.
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10 new cameras will be installed in high-risk accident areas and locations with heavy traffic.
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January 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“Berbanding cara sekarang ini sangat manual. Kita kena tahan lori itu dan bawa ke stesen penimbang,” the Transport Minister added.
10 new cameras will be installed in high-risk accident areas and locations with heavy traffic.
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10 new cameras will be installed in high-risk accident areas and locations with heavy traffic.
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Regarding X, Fahmi explained that MCMC is still addressing the matter.
X previously stated its Malaysian user base does not meet the eight-million threshold for licensing.
Tencent (WeChat) was the first to receive the ASP (C) licence, followed by ByteDance (TikTok).
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X previously stated its Malaysian user base does not meet the eight-million threshold for licensing.
Tencent (WeChat) was the first to receive the ASP (C) licence, followed by ByteDance (TikTok).
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January 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Regarding X, Fahmi explained that MCMC is still addressing the matter.
X previously stated its Malaysian user base does not meet the eight-million threshold for licensing.
Tencent (WeChat) was the first to receive the ASP (C) licence, followed by ByteDance (TikTok).
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X previously stated its Malaysian user base does not meet the eight-million threshold for licensing.
Tencent (WeChat) was the first to receive the ASP (C) licence, followed by ByteDance (TikTok).
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"Scam videos, deepfake, or online gambling on YouTube can be acted upon for violating our laws," Fahmi said.
He noted discussions are ongoing, especially regarding YouTube Shorts which resemble TikTok content.
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He noted discussions are ongoing, especially regarding YouTube Shorts which resemble TikTok content.
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January 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"Scam videos, deepfake, or online gambling on YouTube can be acted upon for violating our laws," Fahmi said.
He noted discussions are ongoing, especially regarding YouTube Shorts which resemble TikTok content.
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He noted discussions are ongoing, especially regarding YouTube Shorts which resemble TikTok content.
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Fahmi said Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is still submitting documents to obtain its licence.
He also urged MCMC to engage with Google for licensing and warned against violations on YouTube.
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He also urged MCMC to engage with Google for licensing and warned against violations on YouTube.
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January 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Fahmi said Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is still submitting documents to obtain its licence.
He also urged MCMC to engage with Google for licensing and warned against violations on YouTube.
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He also urged MCMC to engage with Google for licensing and warned against violations on YouTube.
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Meanwhile, Ng noted that suspending concert permits could disrupt Visit Selangor Year 2025 and harm concert organisers.
He added one concert in Bandar Sunway was moved to KL but no other events face cancellation for now.
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He added one concert in Bandar Sunway was moved to KL but no other events face cancellation for now.
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January 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Meanwhile, Ng noted that suspending concert permits could disrupt Visit Selangor Year 2025 and harm concert organisers.
He added one concert in Bandar Sunway was moved to KL but no other events face cancellation for now.
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He added one concert in Bandar Sunway was moved to KL but no other events face cancellation for now.
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Ng said urine tests could help bar drug users from entering concert venues.
He stressed that cooperation with the police and local authorities will be key in implementing these measures.
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He stressed that cooperation with the police and local authorities will be key in implementing these measures.
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January 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Ng said urine tests could help bar drug users from entering concert venues.
He stressed that cooperation with the police and local authorities will be key in implementing these measures.
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He stressed that cooperation with the police and local authorities will be key in implementing these measures.
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