![[COLUMNIST] Subsidy rationalisation, rents and inflation [COLUMNIST] Subsidy rationalisation, rents and inflation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71624746038_WangRinggit.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Subsidy rationalisation, rents and inflation
Constrained business rents are vital to control the cost of doing business and the cost of living.
Thu Jul 04 2024
AWANI Tonight: Work on amicable solutions, avoid profiteering of diesel subsidy
IDEAS Malaysia's Doris Liew discusses how the diesel subsidy rationalisation affects industries across various sectors, following claims of increased cost of doing business.
Mon Jul 01 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
![Thailand launches new online 90-day notification service for foreigners Thailand launches new online 90-day notification service for foreigners](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71676802768_BangkokThailand.jpg)
Thailand launches new online 90-day notification service for foreigners
The new service by Immigration Bureau will alleviate and shorten reporting process for foreigners residing or doing business in Thailand.
Mon Jan 22 2024
![Among key messages WEF, Davos: Malaysia to improve ease of doing business - Tengku Zafrul Among key messages WEF, Davos: Malaysia to improve ease of doing business - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61673692088_worldeconomicforum.jpg)
Among key messages WEF, Davos: Malaysia to improve ease of doing business - Tengku Zafrul
MITI also wants to position Malaysia as a strategic country and a quality investment destination.
Sun Jan 15 2023
![Tax cuts to help ease cost of doing business for MSMEs - ACCCIM Tax cuts to help ease cost of doing business for MSMEs - ACCCIM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41628571129_LowKianChuan.jpg)
Tax cuts to help ease cost of doing business for MSMEs - ACCCIM
The tax cuts for MSMEs next year will help ease their cost of doing business, ACCCIM president Tan Sri Low Kian Chuan said.
Sat Oct 08 2022
![Haj pilgrims advised against doing business in front of Kaabah Haj pilgrims advised against doing business in front of Kaabah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41655802619_MASJIDILHARAM.jpg)
Haj pilgrims advised against doing business in front of Kaabah
Malaysian haj pilgrims are advised not to conduct any business activities or promote their products while in front of the Kaabah.
Tue Jun 21 2022
![Higher Education Ministry produced 50,000 entrepreneurs in 2020 Higher Education Ministry produced 50,000 entrepreneurs in 2020](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51638881229_TBNORAINIAHMAD.jpg)
Higher Education Ministry produced 50,000 entrepreneurs in 2020
The Ministry of Higher Education produced almost 50,000 entrepreneurs among the students last year, with over 7,000 of them still doing business after completing their studies.
Tue Dec 07 2021
![Grow with business chain, pilot projects, ANGKASA tells micro-cooperatives Grow with business chain, pilot projects, ANGKASA tells micro-cooperatives](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61596586296_TBFATTAHANGKASA.jpg)
Grow with business chain, pilot projects, ANGKASA tells micro-cooperatives
The potential offered by business chains provided opportunities for micro-level cooperatives to remain active in doing business, Abdul said.
Sun Nov 14 2021
![Malaysia still a competitive investment destination despite current uncertainties - Azmin Ali Malaysia still a competitive investment destination despite current uncertainties - Azmin Ali](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/71613460567_TBAzminAli.jpg)
Malaysia still a competitive investment destination despite current uncertainties - Azmin Ali
Malaysia is ranked 12th in the World Bank's Doing Business 2020 and 27th in the IMD World Competitiveness 2020.
Tue Mar 02 2021
![MPC launches competitive strategy project to increase Malaysia's ranking MPC launches competitive strategy project to increase Malaysia's ranking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41600246980_MPC.jpg)
MPC launches competitive strategy project to increase Malaysia's ranking
The project, with a nine-month duration, is aimed at providing recommendations and guidelines to enhance competitiveness, business environment, and ease of doing business.
Wed Sep 16 2020
![China vows retaliation after Trump ends preferential status for Hong Kong China vows retaliation after Trump ends preferential status for Hong Kong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51594784048_trump.jpg)
China vows retaliation after Trump ends preferential status for Hong Kong
Trump also signed a bill to penalize banks doing business with Chinese officials who implement the new security law in Hong Kong
Wed Jul 15 2020
![COVID-19: Business not affected if delivery system works well - Dr Mahathir COVID-19: Business not affected if delivery system works well - Dr Mahathir](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/61586146196_myperintismahath.jpg)
COVID-19: Business not affected if delivery system works well - Dr Mahathir
The former Prime Minister said the situation ensured there were no barriers for traders to continue doing business even from home.
Mon Apr 06 2020
![PM lancar myPortfolio dalam usaha mentransformasi perkhidmatan awam PM lancar myPortfolio dalam usaha mentransformasi perkhidmatan awam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-05/51557819677_PELANCARAN.jpg)
PM lancar myPortfolio dalam usaha mentransformasi perkhidmatan awam
Kata Dr Mahathir, langkah ini selaras dengan kejayaan negara menaiki dua tangga dalam laporan terkini Ease of Doing Business Report 2019 oleh Bank Dunia.
Tue May 14 2019
![Not true 50,000 workers facing retrenchment - Mustapa Not true 50,000 workers facing retrenchment - Mustapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-01/61515413891_PEKERJAKILANG.jpg)
Not true 50,000 workers facing retrenchment - Mustapa
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry has denied an allegation that 50,000 workers will lose their jobs in 2018 primarily due to the rising cost of doing business.
Tue Jan 09 2018