RUSSIA-UKRAINE CRISIS: Limited impact on ASEAN economies, currencies
KUALA LUMPUR: Analysts have mixed views on the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on ASEAN economies and currencies. CGS-CIMB said ASEAN nations, in particular, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand, seemed to have experienced limited impact during times of global conflict. “We notice negative impact on stock prices at the onset of the crisis, but no […]
Public voice differing views over 14-day quarantine period
By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi KUCHING: Members of the public have mixed views over the state government deciding to continue the 14-day quarantine period for individuals entering the state. Chairman of the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), Datuk Amar Douglas Unggah Embas said all Malaysians wishing to enter Sarawak from Peninsular Malaysia will be quarantined for […]
Mixed views on implementing Undi18 through automatic voter registration
By Petronella Langita Felix WHILE youth fully support the implementation of Undi18 which will allow 18 to 20-year-olds to vote, they are undecided as to whether it should be implemented together with the automatic voter registration (AVR). According to a poll by New Sarawak Tribune, some youth feel that the Undi18 should be prioritised to […]
Economists offer mixed views on Fitch’s revision of Malaysia’s rating
KUALA LUMPUR: Economists have given mixed views on Fitch Ratings’ latest revision of Malaysia’s sovereign rating, with some saying it is on expected lines while others expressing their disappointment. As the global economy and markets enter a vortex of weak data, poor earnings and rising bankruptcies, the assessment puts further stress on an economy that […]
