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45 years later, Malaysia-China ties closest under Dr Mahathir

45 years later, Malaysia-China ties closest under Dr Mahathir

Man who started ‘ping-pong diplomacy’ under Abdul Razak Hussein says two ‘poor’ nations have gained much from strong bilateral ties.

Khoo Gek San5 years ago
Departure levy to take off on Sept 1

Departure levy to take off on Sept 1

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Hong Kong folk eye Malaysia as protest crisis worsens

Hong Kong folk eye Malaysia as protest crisis worsens

Culture, food, location, price all factors helping 40% upswing in residency applications, say relocation specialists.

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Agents fear anti-China sentiments might restrict Hong Kong applicants

Agents fear anti-China sentiments might restrict Hong Kong applicants

Surge in number of Hong Kong citizens applying for Malaysia: My Second Home Programme (MM2H) but Putrajaya might tighten applications.

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Cabinet to be reshuffled

Cabinet to be reshuffled

Changes won’t involve axing or adding cabinet members but portfolio swaps, say sources.

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With better ties come more China investments, says special envoy

With better ties come more China investments, says special envoy

RM4.4 billion invested in Malaysia in Q1 2019, and Tan Kok Wai is confident growth will only accelerate.

Khoo Gek San5 years ago
Relations with China much improved since Pakatan govt’s early days

Relations with China much improved since Pakatan govt’s early days

Special envoy credits PM's visits to China, Beijing's wait-and-see approach as factors that helped iron out initial tensions.

Khoo Gek San5 years ago
Each new policy a source of anxiety, say construction stakeholders

Each new policy a source of anxiety, say construction stakeholders

Sector suffers from year-round labour shortage, with developers having little choice but to raise foreign workers' pay to meet deadlines.

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Firms OK with worker housing policy, but worry about costs

Firms OK with worker housing policy, but worry about costs

Employers say they would rather give allowances than provide accommodation.

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How will Putrajaya collect digital tax, ask experts

How will Putrajaya collect digital tax, ask experts

6% digital tax kicks in on January 1, 2020 but questions remain on technicality aspects of collection.

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Unlicensed e-hailing drivers defy new PSV law

Unlicensed e-hailing drivers defy new PSV law

Wheel men refuse to obtain public service vehicle licence coming into effect tomorrow, citing approval delays, expense, general confusion.

Khoo Gek San5 years ago
Education reforms hit brick wall of outdated policies

Education reforms hit brick wall of outdated policies

Pakatan Harapan must come up with clear terms and practical measures if it’s to make breakthrough, say educators.

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Dr Mahathir to meet opposition MPs on voting age bill

Dr Mahathir to meet opposition MPs on voting age bill

PAS sec-gen says Islamist party will back proposed constitutional amendment if Putrajaya agrees to its terms.

Malaysian gains from US-China trade war short-term, industry players say

Malaysian gains from US-China trade war short-term, industry players say

Business owners worry Malaysia losing competitive edge to regional rivals.

Khoo Gek San5 years ago
One in 2 e-hailing drivers to quit after licence requirement takes effect

One in 2 e-hailing drivers to quit after licence requirement takes effect

Industry players are expecting price hikes and difficulties in finding a car due to the lack of drivers.

Khoo Gek San5 years ago