Nikkei Asian Review - October 24 , 2014

GrabTaxi, a taxi booking app operator of Malaysian origin, has received a round of investment led by U.S. investment firm Tiger Global Management believed to be worth around $65 million dollars - bringing the total it has raised this year to $90 million.

The New York Times - October 20 , 2014

On many mornings throughout the nearly three weeks of pro-democracy protests that have convulsed Hong Kong, white Toyota Coaster vans with special black license plates have set out from city government buildings here, bound for a tropical resort across the border in mainland China.

NST - October 20 , 2014

THERE are 30 million of us now. On Feb 20 this year, the 30 millionth Malaysian was born. At 10.46pm on Thursday, Oct 16th,  when I started writing this piece, the number of Malaysians stood at 30,340,337. Two hours later, the number was 30,340,349. To put it in perspective, on average, ther...

NST - October 20 , 2014

Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob said he was prepared to meet with his Selangor counterpart, Mohamed Azmin Ali, to discuss the Pahang-Selangor raw water transfer deal.

This was to ensure that the project could be implemented without delay, he said.

The Star - October 20 , 2014

We are sending a seriously flawed message if those who are perceived to be close to the government are spared the full wrath of the law.

NST - October 20 , 2014

MORE than 1,500 people converged at the Central Park in Bandar Utama yesterday in a heartwarming display of tolerance and awareness about man’s best friend.

NST - October 20 , 2014

TAN Sri Johan Jaaffar highlighted two points  in his column “Nation-building is never easy” (NST, Oct 18), which sums up the challenges that we face as a nation. <p>

One, the government is not perfect. Despite the same rules being applicable to any government of t...

China Daily - October 19 , 2014

China's half billion online shoppers will soon have an easier way to shop in the U.S.

Alipay, the payments unit recently spun off from Chinese e-commerce powerhouse Alibaba, is launching a service for U.S. retailers called ePass. Alipay ha...

NST - October 19 , 2014

But peace teaches us important lessons, as portrayed by people like Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi and 2014 Nobel Peace-prize winner Malala Yousafzai — compassion, fairness and the ability to forgive and forget.

Malay Mail - October 19 , 2014

Malaysia celebrates its diversity through national integration and not assimilation, Datuk Seri Najib Razak said today, noting that every ethnic group in the country is given the right to learn their own language and pray in their own religion.

NST - October 18 , 2014

MALAYSIA Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is committed to becoming one of the core key economic accelerators for Malaysia in its bid to become a developed and high-income nation by 2020.

NST - October 18 , 2014

THE 2015 Budget again shows the country is in good hands. It demonstrates responsibility in managing the current state of the economy and also the vision to ensure the sustainability of the nation’s continued well-being. Kudos to the government.

The Star - October 17 , 2014

Climate change could be the reason for unusually high rainfall and long dry spells, but it is not the underlying cause for incidents such as landslides or flash floods.

NST - October 14 , 2014

THE 2015 Budget unveiled on Friday outlined two commendable steps to help address the worrying issue of unemployed graduates.

One measure is to undertake a thorough review of the curriculum in skills training centres, colleges and universities, thus, ensuring that the courses are more r...

Reuters - October 13 , 2014

Stars who have used drugs, visited prostitutes or been involved in other law-breaking will not be allowed to appear on Chinese television, movie screens or other forms of broadcast, state media said on Thursday, following a series of scandals.

Malaysian Insider - October 13 , 2014

Sime Darby Bhd, the world's top oil palm planter by land size, has offered to buy New Britain Palm Oil Ltd for about US$1.74 billion (RM5.6 billion) as the Malaysian firm looks to add high yielding plantations that can immediately boost its earnings.

NST - October 13 , 2014

THE National House Buyers’ Association has praised the government’s efforts to produce more affordable houses, but cautioned that the initiative must reach the right target layer of the people.

NST - October 13 , 2014

THE government’s move to exempt essential goods such as food stuff, medicines and fuel from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has been welcomed by Malaysians.

NST - October 13 , 2014

Taxi booking mobile application, Easy Taxi, recently pledged to upgrade taxis within its network and roll out competitive incentive plans for its drivers.

NST - October 13 , 2014

STRUCTURAL reforms must be accompanied by pro-growth policies, said Bank Negara Malaysia governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz.

NST - October 12 , 2014

With 632 million users, China’s Internet has already produced a dynamic technology sector, thriving social networks and the world’s largest e-tail (consumer-facing e-commerce) market. Global investors’ excitement about the initia...

NST - October 12 , 2014

The government announced a series of proposed reforms to its real estate investment trust (REIT) market yesterday, which include a change in debt limits and more safeguards to try to ensure trust managers act in the interests of investors.

NST - October 12 , 2014

These newcomers’ methods aren’t news any more: through a mobile application, customers can find and reserve vehicles in their immediate area in minutes. From Los Angeles to Sydney and Singapore, these services are shaking up the taxi business and are being met with heavy resistance. H...

The Edge Malaysia - October 11 , 2014

MyTeksi’s temptation at this point might be to deviate towards monetisation and start “making much more” money, even as rumours were rife about them heading towards initial public offering (IPO). But the general manager is candid that while they are generating positive revenue, ...

The Star - October 2 , 2014

Malaysia wants all countries, not just developing nations, to commit to an ambitious deal to reduce carbon emissions.