Archive for October 2nd, 2021
Frozen food IKM clocks 50pct increase in sales during pandemic
The Ministry of Industry announced that several frozen food small and medium industry (IKM) players marked a nearly 50-percent spike in sales during the July 2020-July 2021 [...] » More
Indonesia inflation rises slightly in September to 1.6pct
Indonesia’s annual inflation rate inched up in September to 1.60%, the highest in four months, though the rate was slightly below analyst expectations, data from the [...] » More
Indonesia echoes cross-border data flow facilitation commitment at G20
The Indonesian government has remained fully focused on enabling cross-border data flows, as it could contribute significantly to the progress of the digital economy, [...] » More
Students return to school under strict health protocols
Indonesia has managed to overcome a drastic COVID-19 spike triggered by the Delta variant and culminating in July 2021 after imposing tough public activity restrictions [...] » More
Ministers review readiness for PON opening ceremony
Coordinating minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, Mahfud MD, and minister of Home Affairs, Tito Karnavian, on Thursday reviewed readiness for the XX PON [...] » More
Indonesia’s SMEs hold the key to growth. How can they scale up?
Indonesia is going through unprecedented times. A new middle class is on the rise, and digital technology has brought increased opportunities to start a business. Currently [...] » More
Indonesia aims to launch rules on dual class shares this year exchange official
Indonesian authorities are discussing new guidelines on topics such as dual classes of shares for companies, with the measures likely to be rolled out this year, a stock [...] » More
Malaysia will open up to international travellers once it fully moves into endemic phase: minister Hamzah
In similar news, Sabah and Melaka have opened up for tourism within the states. This will see economic and sports activities allowed until 10pm in Sabah, while tourist and [...] » More
Law minister confirms Emergency ended in Aug, but says ordinances still apply until February 2022
The Emergency Ordinances (EO) 2021 are still enforceable until February 2022 even though the nationwide Emergency expired on August 1, since such Emergency laws have not been [...] » More
Finance Ministry: Malaysia’s economy set to rebound in 2022, in line with global economic recovery
Malaysia’s economy is expected to rebound in 2022, in line with the expected recovery in the global economy throughout the second half of 2021 and into next year, [...] » More
MP urges govt to educate public on Covid-19 self-test kits
In the shift from a pandemic to an endemic state, there also lies the need for the government to push for the public to consciously monitor their health instead of only [...] » More
Govt approved RM15m for 63 Chinese independent schools-Dong Zong
Dong Zong president Tan Tai Kim said the finance ministry has approved allocations totalling RM15 million for 63 Chinese independent schools nationwide. This was confirmed by [...] » More
Finance minister says no to windfall tax on companies that profited during pandemic for now
The government will not tax glove makers or any other business that made a windfall in profits during the Covid-19 pandemic for the time being, Finance minister Datuk Seri [...] » More
Malaysia posts record monthly COVID-19 deaths as authorities cite backlog
Malaysia recorded 9,671 deaths due to COVID-19 in September, the deadliest month since the pandemic began, government data showed on Friday, though authorities have said the [...] » More
Malaysian government officials to be mandatorily vaccinated
The government of Malaysia on Thursday announced that it would be mandatory for all officials of the federal administration to get vaccinated against Covid-19, even as the [...] » More
