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Malaysia's labour abuse allegations a risk to export growth model
Reuters, Published on 21/12/2021
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's government and companies must address mounting allegations of workplace abuse of migrant labourers who fuel the country's economy, or face risks to its export-reliant growth model, experts warn.
Speaking up about forced labour
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/12/2021
» In a move that could further sour relations between the world's two largest economies, the US Congress last week agreed on legislation aimed at punishing China for the alleged oppression of Uighur Muslims.
SEC eager to become a data-driven agency
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/12/2021
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to become a data-driven organisation, integrating big data to enhance efficiency for capital market supervision while keeping pace with digital disruption.
Crypto investors oppose price controls
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/12/2021
» The crypto community disagrees with the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) proposed adoption of price ceiling and floor rules to curb price volatility because it is against a price mechanism, but says it supports the regulator's enforcement of punishment for price manipulators.
Why is China's growth rate falling so fast?
Asia focus, Published on 01/12/2021
» In early 2021, the consensus forecast for Chinese gross domestic product (GDP) growth this year among 25 major global banks and other professional forecasters was 8.3%. In contrast, the Chinese government's own target was around 6%.
Excise tax on salty foods proposed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/11/2021
» The government is inching towards the introduction of an excise tax on salty, processed foods, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Spotlight on telecom infrastructure funds
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/11/2021
» Eyes are now on whether the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board will reverse its stance on having the authority to regulate telecom infrastructure funds through a licensing regime, following disagreement by some board members.
Regulator, DSI aim to raise investigative efficiency
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/11/2021
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has partnered with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to enhance the regulator's efficiency in investigating wrongdoings in the capital market.
Experts jittery on security
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/11/2021
» The telecom regulator and academics have expressed concerns about privacy and cybersecurity issues linked with 5G infrastructure, connected devices and apps due to the lack of specific regulations for Internet of Things (IoT) devices and standards for cybersecurity measures.
US bans Malaysian firm's gloves over forced labour
Published on 21/10/2021
» The United States has barred imports from a Malaysian latex glove maker over alleged labour abuses, the latest firm from the country to face such a ban.