![[COLUMNIST] Sowing change: Why agricultural modernisation is key to profound national progress [COLUMNIST] Sowing change: Why agricultural modernisation is key to profound national progress](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61622629083_950x600.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Sowing change: Why agricultural modernisation is key to profound national progress
Modernising agriculture will boost food security and create opportunities to enhance our nation's economic growth.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Google investment is a testament to Malaysia's current competitiveness - Tengku Zafrul Google investment is a testament to Malaysia's current competitiveness - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718953339_TBZAFRUL.jpg)
Google investment is a testament to Malaysia's current competitiveness - Tengku Zafrul
Google's latest investment also highlights Malaysia's ease of doing business and growing importance as a regional hub for digital innovation.
Wed Jun 26 2024
![Govt taking appropriate action to enhance Malaysia's competitiveness ranking - PM Govt taking appropriate action to enhance Malaysia's competitiveness ranking - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719302117_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Govt taking appropriate action to enhance Malaysia's competitiveness ranking - PM
The government is looking at and taking the appropriate action to raise Malaysia's position in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR), which currently stands at number 34.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![Ringgit weakness significantly impacts Malaysia's IMD competitiveness ranking - Tengku Zafrul Ringgit weakness significantly impacts Malaysia's IMD competitiveness ranking - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718858816_Zafrul.jpg)
Ringgit weakness significantly impacts Malaysia's IMD competitiveness ranking - Tengku Zafrul
Drop in rank from 27th to 34th in 2024 due to using outdated 2023 data to assess national competitiveness, ministry study finds.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![MITI minister to elaborate on Malaysia's IMD competitiveness ranking MITI minister to elaborate on Malaysia's IMD competitiveness ranking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718685884_Zafrul.jpg)
MITI minister to elaborate on Malaysia's IMD competitiveness ranking
Malaysia has slipped by seven places to rank at 34th out of 67 countries in the IMD's World Competitiveness Ranking 2024.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Thailand to cooperate with Muslim countries to boost economic competitiveness Thailand to cooperate with Muslim countries to boost economic competitiveness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718177720_thailand.jpg)
Thailand to cooperate with Muslim countries to boost economic competitiveness
Thailand is committed to cooperating with Muslim countries on food security, energy, and climate change issues to enhance the country's economic competitiveness.
Wed Jun 12 2024
![South Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid South Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716977896_Africaelections.jpg)
South Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid
More than 27 million South Africans are registered to vote at more than 23,000 polling stations.
Wed May 29 2024
![NETR ensures M'sia remains relevant, competitive on global stage NETR ensures M'sia remains relevant, competitive on global stage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61693212219_NikNazmiNikAhmad.jpg)
NETR ensures M'sia remains relevant, competitive on global stage
The roadmap encompasses bold targets aimed at mitigating greenhouse gas emissions while significantly transitioning the country towards a low-carbon energy economy.
Thu Nov 09 2023
![MyBrain programme to be reimplemented next year MyBrain programme to be reimplemented next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61692848330_KhaledNordin.jpg)
MyBrain programme to be reimplemented next year
The programme will allocate RM20 million per intake with a target of 500 recipients a year in competitive fields at various levels.
Thu Oct 26 2023
![NHCCE returns this year, aiming to pioneer growth and inspire change NHCCE returns this year, aiming to pioneer growth and inspire change](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41697532282_agendawani.jpg)
NHCCE returns this year, aiming to pioneer growth and inspire change
As Malaysia strives to improve global competitiveness and Human Development Index, NHCCE 2023 is set to be key enabler for these targets.
Tue Oct 17 2023
![London is Best City in the world - Resonance London is Best City in the world - Resonance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61673631100_LondonElection.jpg)
London is Best City in the world - Resonance
The rankings quantify and benchmark the relative quality of place, reputation and competitive identity for the planet's urban centres.
Wed Oct 04 2023
![60 years: Malaysia will roar again as Asian Tiger 60 years: Malaysia will roar again as Asian Tiger](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638342618_kualalumpur.jpg)
60 years: Malaysia will roar again as Asian Tiger
Malaysia, which turns 60 on Sept 16, will roar again as an Asian Tiger with the development of a new dimension.
Tue Sep 12 2023
Notepad With Ibrahim Sani: Global adoption low, Malaysia leads the way
The demand, development, and market shares of Islamic finance in any given jurisdiction are largely affected by public awareness, sharia sensitivity, confidence and the competitiveness of the product offering. Full episode tonight on #NotepadWithIbrahimSani with Bashar Al-Natoor, Global Head of Islamic Finance, Fitch Ratings.
Mon Aug 21 2023
Notepad With Ibrahim Sani: Digital Ecosystem | WORQ-MDEC Collaboration
Collaborative effort between WORQ and MDEC aims to support the initiatives to uplift Malaysia’s competitiveness as the destination of choice for global digital nomads and bring high-value jobs in IT, digital marketing and content creation into Malaysia. #NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Wed Aug 02 2023
![MADANI Economy to boost Malaysian economy, improve quality of life - PM MADANI Economy to boost Malaysian economy, improve quality of life - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81690427150_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
MADANI Economy to boost Malaysian economy, improve quality of life - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will prioritise the underprivileged and low-income groups.
Thu Jul 27 2023