Malaysia’s GDP grows 5.3% in Q3 2024 Posted on 15/11/2024 By udot Bank Negara Malaysia said the growth in the third quarter was driven by stronger household spending, positive labour market conditions and government policy support. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economy grew 5.3% in the third quarter of this year (Q3 2024) thanks to robust investment activities and a continued rise in exports. Bank Negara Malaysia also attributed the growth to expansion in household spending, as well as favourable labour market conditions and government policy support. The figure is as expected by the statistics department’s advanced estimate of 5.3% released in October. In the third quarter of 2023, the country registered a rate of 3.3%. MORE TO COME News
News portal says MCMC wants takedown of video alleging Sabah corruption Posted on 17/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — The Malaysiakini news portal said it has received a Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) request to remove two items alleging corruption in the Sabah government. It said the regulator specified a video in which Tempasuk assemblyman Datuk Mohd Arsad Bistari alleged of political interference… Read More
New Zealand’s Luxon, China’s Xi pledge co-operation at Apec Posted on 16/11/2024 New Zealand prime minister Christopher Luxon said he had visited China many times and understood it well. (AP pic) LIMA: New Zealand prime minister Christopher Luxon and Chinese president Xi Jinping, in their first meeting, pledged co-operation at an Asia-Pacific summit in Peru. “I look forward to us to continuing… Read More
Perak council denies ‘cruel’ dumping of dead strays, files police report Posted on 10/11/2024 Videos of dumped puppies were reportedly posted by a former municipal councillor. (X pics) PETALING JAYA: The Manjung Municipal Council (MPM) has filed a police report over allegations that it had “cruelly” disposed of dead stray dogs by dumping them in a pit. The council said a viral video on… Read More