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KUALA TERENGGANU: The Malaysian economy has shown positive growth since the country entered the transition to endemic phase, in turn bringing much relief to all sectors, including tourism. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said tourism was one of the main contributing sectors to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Immigration Department statistics showed … [Read more...] about Positive growth for Malaysia’s economy since transition to endemic phase, says PM

JAKARTA, May 21 (The Straits Times/ANN): Singapore and Indonesia enjoy strong relations underpinned by mutual confidence and trust, and as both countries recover from the pandemic, there is much more they and their people can do together, Singapore's Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said on Friday (May 20). On the economic front, businesses can look beyond Batam, Bintan and … [Read more...] about Singapore and Indonesia enjoy strong ties, can do more together in green and digital economy, says Lawrence Wong in Jakarta

The Federal and Johor governments are urged to consider upgrading and expanding the road network to improve connectivity and accessibility in the state. Johor Baru Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Low Kueck Shin said the move would generate economic spillover effects to Johor. “We need to have a long-term plan for a road infrastructure expansion programme … [Read more...] about ‘Expand road network to drive local economy’

ARABLE land is defined by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as land currently used, or potentially capable of being used, to grow seasonal crops. This definition excludes land used for pasturing, tree-farming (or “silviculture”), or for more durable agricultural products such as vineyards, orchards, and coffee and rubber plantations. In turn, … [Read more...] about Malaysia is entering a serious food security conundrum

SINGAPORE, May 21 (The Straits Times/ANN): More building managers and security personnel will be trained by the National Parks Board (NParks) to carry out monkey guarding, as part of efforts to reduce conflicts between humans and wildlife. This will herd and condition monkeys to stay away from a certain area, thus acting as an invisible barrier. The agency will also build … [Read more...] about Wildlife management framework enhanced to curb risk of human-wildlife conflicts in Singapore