Despite contracting 0.3% in 2023, Germany overtook Japan to be the third world’s biggest economy with a gross domestic product of US$4.5 trillion (RM21.5 trillion). Official data also showed Japan netted 1.9% growth, or US$4.2 trillion, last year.
Malaysia aims to elevate its economy to be among the world’s top 30 largest in less than 10 years from number 37 in 2022 based on World Bank data by focusing on greater regionalisation and competitiveness, prioritising economic complexity and moving up the value chain.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms.
Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.
