The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) published its first Cost of Living Indicators report for 2023, which contains data on the basic expenditure required for a decent standard of living. We ask Prof. Calvin Cheong, Vice Dean and Deputy Dean of Education at Sunway Business School for his views on this report and how it can help craft government policy.

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The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) published its first Cost of Living Indicators report for 2023, which contains data on the basic expenditure required for a decent standard of living. We ask Prof. Calvin Cheong, Vice Dean and Deputy Dean of Education at Sunway Business School for his views on this report and how it can help craft government policy. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

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Using DOSM's Data To Craft Policy

Malaysia’s GDP grew by 5.3% y-o-y in the third quarter of this year driven by resilient investments, higher exports

and expansion in household spending. However what is the outlook for 2025's GDP and the Ringgit? Zafri Zulkeffeli, Deputy Chief Economist, BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd tells us.

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Malaysia’s GDP grew by 5.3% y-o-y in the third quarter of this year driven by resilient investments, higher exportsand expansion in household spending. However what is the outlook for 2025's GDP and the Ringgit? Zafri Zulkeffeli, Deputy Chief Economist, BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd tells us. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Malaysia's GDP Growth On Track 

There have been more revelations over the alleged corruption dealings involving Sabahan politicians and business interests this week. With the state elections due within the next year, how will these developments affect the political landscape in Sabah? We discuss this with Dr Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser, Pacific Research Centre.



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There have been more revelations over the alleged corruption dealings involving Sabahan politicians and business interests this week. With the state elections due within the next year, how will these developments affect the political landscape in Sabah? We discuss this with Dr Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser, Pacific Research Centre.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Sabah Politics In Flux

The UN Climate Change Conference or COP29 is currently taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan with the big task of deciding on the new level of climate funding. However, how much does the re-election of climate skeptic Donald Trump shadow the outcome of negotiations? We discuss expectations for the conference with Chee Yoke Ling, Executive Director of the Third World Network.

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The UN Climate Change Conference or COP29 is currently taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan with the big task of deciding on the new level of climate funding. However, how much does the re-election of climate skeptic Donald Trump shadow the outcome of negotiations? We discuss expectations for the conference with Chee Yoke Ling, Executive Director of the Third World Network. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Using DOSM's Data To Craft Policy

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