Wider vaccination and herd immunity are vital to the recovery

KUALA LUMPUR: A stronger push towards wider vaccination and herd immunity will be key to the domestic recovery and should facilitate an economic rebound as emergence of new COVID-19 variant poses high risk, Moody’s Analytics’ economist Sonia Zhu said.

Recovery prospects intact

GDP shrinks less than expected at 0.5% in Q1’21

Bank Negara: Blanket loan moratorium may not be the best solution

Blanket loan moratorium not best soution, Bank Negara says

A blanket loan moratorium may not be the best solution for borrowers following the re-imposition of the Movement Control Order (MCO) nationwide.

Bank Negara: Malaysia on track for 6% to 7.5% GDP growth

Malaysia remains on track to achieve the forecast Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of between 6.0 per cent and 7.5 per cent in 2021

Bank Negara: Ringgit remains exposed to heightened volatility

The ringgit is expected to remain exposed to periods of heightened volatility as uncertainties remain on the momentum of the global and domestic economic recovery, said Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus.

Bank Negara appoints Abd. Rahman as assistant governor

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara has appointed Abd. Rahman Abu Bakar as assistant governor effective May 1.

Schooled in sentiment

Just when another education institution’s days seemed numbered, the voice of reason fortuitously prevailed.

‘Activities helped build character in CBN girls’

PETALING JAYA: The culture of openness, tenacity and camaraderie that Convent Bukit Nanas (CBN) girls are known for is the result of the many activities, including fundraising, they take part in throughout their time in school.

The only way ahead is up

Malaysia to benefit from growth of key trade partners