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I might have to make minor changes in cabinet next year, says PM

Prime minister highlights that main critique in IMD report is perceived reluctance of Madani government to implement unpopular measures

Implementation of targeted subsidies will improve Malaysia’s competitiveness: Anwar

PM addressing Parliament, attributes drop in global competitiveness rankings partly to excessive subsidies, exceeding 3% of GDP in 2022

High-tech exports will boost Malaysia’s 2025 competitiveness ranking, says Tengku Zafrul

New investments from E&E firms and multinationals into country will start to take effect in next 12-18 months, says trade minister

Weak ringgit to blame for Malaysia’s drop in competitiveness index, says Tengku Zafrul

Reliance on 2023 data also means there’s a one-year lag in report, says minister

Malaysia sees surge in foreign investments despite competitiveness ranking dip: Fahmi

Minister responds after World Competitiveness Ranking for 2024 falls by seven places, placing country at 34th out of 67 nations

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38% of AirAsia flights delayed in 2024: Loke

Minister outlines measures to improve on-time performance, including incentives, penalties, and full refunds for major delays

Making sex jokes at work may constitute sexual harassment, court rules

Sarawak Industrial Court upholds Maybank’s dismissal of officer found guilty of sexual harassment

Malaysia’s EV charging race: Build ahead of demand or let the market decide?

Economists differ on whether early government investment is needed to spur EV adoption or risks creating costly, underused infrastructure as Malaysia targets 30,000 public chargers by 2030