Notepad With Ibrahim Sani: Global Economic Shift Dynamic
In the past three months, the global economic environment has undergone significant changes, characterized by a mix of recovery and challenges. Factors such as supply chain disruptions, rising commodity prices, shifting consumer behavior, and central bank policies have influenced global trade patterns, financial markets, and investor sentiment. Additionally, currency fluctuations and political events have impacted bond markets to varying degrees. #NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Mon Jul 17 2023
![Too early to gauge Unity Govt's impact on economy - Moody's Too early to gauge Unity Govt's impact on economy - Moody's](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684238674_TBANWARjpg.jpg)
Too early to gauge Unity Govt's impact on economy - Moody's
It is still early to gauge whether the current unity government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has provided more stability in terms of the economic environment of the country
Tue May 16 2023
![OPR decisions are based on domestic economic environment - BNM governor OPR decisions are based on domestic economic environment - BNM governor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41676010589_KDNKShamsiah.jpg)
OPR decisions are based on domestic economic environment - BNM governor
Nor Shamsiah today stressed that any decision on the OPR would not be solely in tandem with other central banks but rather more focused on the domestic economic environment.
Fri Feb 10 2023
![Unemployed graduates rose 22.5 pct in 2020 Unemployed graduates rose 22.5 pct in 2020](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71617080797_kualalumpur.jpg)
Unemployed graduates rose 22.5 pct in 2020
It was due to an unfavourable economic environment last year and its consequences to the overall labour market situation.
Tue Jul 27 2021
![Malaysia remains a preferred investment destination - MIDA Malaysia remains a preferred investment destination - MIDA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-02/61582795489_MIDA.jpg)
Malaysia remains a preferred investment destination - MIDA
Malaysia continues to be a preferred investment destination by the international business community despite the challenging global economic environment.
Thu Oct 15 2020
![Socio-economic, environmental sustainability emphasis in Budget 2021 - Tengku Zafrul Socio-economic, environmental sustainability emphasis in Budget 2021 - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81599830240_felokorporat.jpg)
Socio-economic, environmental sustainability emphasis in Budget 2021 - Tengku Zafrul
The government will study and redefine the context of socio-economic and environmental sustainability in its post COVID-19 economic recovery framework.
Sun Sep 13 2020
![Melaka govt to work hand in hand with Mohd Ali to boost economy - CM Melaka govt to work hand in hand with Mohd Ali to boost economy - CM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71591341466_DatukSulaimanMdAl.jpg)
Melaka govt to work hand in hand with Mohd Ali to boost economy - CM
The state government will continue to work hand in hand with the newly appointed Yang Dipertua Negeri, Tun Mohd Ali Rustam.
Fri Jun 05 2020
![Six months electricity bill discount beginning April 1 Six months electricity bill discount beginning April 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-12/61577225211_TBSoketElektrik.jpg)
Six months electricity bill discount beginning April 1
This was to help ease the peoples burden amid the challenging economic environment following the COVID-19 outbreak.
Thu Mar 19 2020
![Impressive growth in Q4 amidst challenges - Analysts Impressive growth in Q4 amidst challenges - Analysts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/51475033170_KUALALUMPUR.jpg)
Impressive growth in Q4 amidst challenges - Analysts
Amidst the challenging global and domestic economic environment last year, analysts feel that the 4.5 per cent economic growth in the final quarter of 2016 was impressive.
Thu Feb 16 2017
![Malaysia's GBS sector to add 6,000 jobs in 2016 Malaysia's GBS sector to add 6,000 jobs in 2016](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/41472377442_GlobalBusiness.jpg)
Malaysia's GBS sector to add 6,000 jobs in 2016
Malaysia's global business services sector is on track to add another 6,000 jobs this year, riding on its resilience against the softening economic environment.
Sun Aug 28 2016
![Malaysia's total trade up in January 2016 Malaysia's total trade up in January 2016](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/51457069935_PortKlangGeneric.jpg)
Malaysia's total trade up in January 2016
MITI says higher trade numbers serve to underline Malaysia's resilience in 2016 despite the challenging global economic environment.
Fri Mar 04 2016
![IQI: Malaysia's current economic environment attracting foreign investors IQI: Malaysia's current economic environment attracting foreign investors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/51447039496_RinggitMalaysia.jpg)
IQI: Malaysia's current economic environment attracting foreign investors
The state of Malaysia's economy, coupled with no government intervention in it, has made the country an attractive destination for foreign investors, said IQIchief economist, Shan Saeed.
Sat Feb 27 2016
![Property industry to remain tough next year Property industry to remain tough next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/41442071299_KUALALUMPUR.jpg)
Property industry to remain tough next year
The property industry is expected to remain tough next year as a result of the slowdown from the 2011-2013 property boom which saw home prices growing at double digits.
Mon Dec 28 2015
![ASEAN will stay on course for regional economic integration - Mustapa Mohamed ASEAN will stay on course for regional economic integration - Mustapa Mohamed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/71440333060_MUSTAPAMOHAMED.jpg)
ASEAN will stay on course for regional economic integration - Mustapa Mohamed
Despite the fall in oil and commodity prices, currency concerns and external economic environment, ASEAN will stay on course.
Sun Aug 23 2015
![Global air passenger traffic climbed 5.2% in 2013 - IATA Global air passenger traffic climbed 5.2% in 2013 - IATA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-02/71391758998_295x200.jpg)
Global air passenger traffic climbed 5.2% in 2013 - IATA
Airline capacity rose by 4.8%, while the average load factor, or percentage of seats occupied, was 79.5%, a 0.4 point increase from 2012.
Fri Feb 07 2014