ADB projects Malaysian economy to rebound to 6% in 2021, stabilise at 5.7% in 2022
... supported by the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines, a more stable business environment, and accommodative policies.
GDEX to look into creating industrial REIT as part of next growth phase
The company expressed interest in real asset investments including land and warehouses and potentially create an industrial real estate investment trust (REIT) in future.
Malaysia drops furthest in 2021 World Press Freedom Index to 119
RSF said problems in Malaysia included a recent “anti-fake news” decree allowing the government to impose its own version of the truth.
Climate change could cut Malaysian economic growth 20% below expectations by 2050 — report
... as crop yields fall, disease spreads and rising seas consume coastal cities.
US warns citizens against travel to Malaysia over high Covid-19 risk
This comes after the US listed Malaysia as "Level 4", signifying a “very high” number of Covid-19 cases in the country.
Airbnb rolls out interactive tool for hosts to calculate potential income
The interactive tool computes the estimated income through inputs for geography, type of listing and space and factors in prior Airbnb booking data in the area.
New art sculpture using digital textile print installed at Kwai Chai Hong
“At KCH, we have always incorporated the power of technology and innovation to enhance one's experience, bringing people back in time."
MRL, CCC-ECRL launch safety campaign in Pahang
... which aims to achieve "making zero Lost Time Injury accidents a reality" for the ECRL project.
Sheng Tai inks deal with IWG to open flexible workspace in Malaysia
... with brands including Regus and Spaces.
IMF: Malaysian economy is set to recover in 2021, growth projected at 6.5%
The recovery is expected to be uneven across sectors, resting on an improvement in both domestic and external demand.
