Malaysia

Economic impacts could transmit to the financial sector, and vice-versa. Similarly, banks, through lending to economic activities, are affected by what happens ...

The Malaysian study uses domestic and global data to assess nature-related financial risks for Malaysian banks and provides a roadmap for key stakeholders to help mitigate those risks. At the same time, the World Bank will leverage this experience collaborating with Malaysia to support other countries facing similar development challenges to achieve a more sustainable and inclusive future. The World Bank will continue to support the global nature finance agenda underpinning sustainable development. Most actions would need to be jointly conducted with other stakeholders such as ministries of finance, ministries responsible for environmental issues, state-level agencies, and financial institutions. Given its status as one of the few nations classified as “megadiverse,” many economic activities in Malaysia are directly or indirectly dependent on nature and its associated ecosystem services. Yet, nature is declining faster than at any period in human history, triggered by human activities, which can lead to detrimental economic impacts and incalculable losses to well-being.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia continues to be the preferred destination for entrepreneurs from China to expand their businesses in this region and more are eyeing ...

Good people-to-people relations between the people of our countries is also one of the factors that attract Chinese investors to Malaysia,” he said. "We should continue to add and enrich the connotation of a China-Malaysia comprehensive strategic partnership and push the China-Malaysia relations to new heights,” he said. "We will work together to bring more benefits to the peoples of both countries and contribute more to regional peace and prosperity,” he said.

Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher, once said, “A nation is not built by mountains and trees … it is built by the character of its citizens.”.

This is essential for the long-term progress and success of any country. Everyone has a responsibility to make the country a decent place to live in, by helping to create a comfortable ambience. Such deplorable acts are a pitiful reflection of their character and upbringing. “Who cares if these careful and law-abiding people crossing the road are hit due to my carelessness,” seems to be the attitude of these motorists. The character of any country is determined by the character of its people. Take a ride on the elevated light rail trains and you will see youths sitting on priority seats, ignoring the senior citizens, pregnant women and disabled people who are standing. When motorists and motorcyclists turn from Jalan Maarof into Lorong Maarof 3 in Bangsar Park, they should be able to see the conspicuous ‘no U-turn’ sign, double lines and cones down the road. Many are not at all concerned about littering the environment. The vehicle was dropping cement on the road. These undisciplined folk come from all walks of life, ranging from ordinary folk to the affluent in luxury cars. I don’t have to go far; I only need to look within Bangsar and its vicinity. If basic traits of human correctness are lacking, then the nation stands on an insecure foundation.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 — Keen to welcome back travellers from China, its top trading partner after three years, Putrajaya will station Mandarin-speaking ...

“Besides speeding up the process at the customs inspection without affecting travelers from other countries, this step can also highlight Malaysia's friendly nature in welcoming travelers from China,” he said. KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 — Keen to welcome back travellers from China, its top trading partner after three years, Putrajaya will station Mandarin-speaking officers at international airports nationwide to smoothen their arrival process. “The ministry will coordinate this international effort with international airport management nationwide and the Customs Department.

SEPANG: The standard operating procedures (SOP) for the entry of foreign tourists at all international entry points remains as of now, said Home Minister ...

If they continue to show signs of being positive (for Covid-19)… "If the body temperature is 37 degrees Celcius, they will place (the tourists) at a specific point for observation. However, he said the government would not comprise on the importance of protecting the safety of the people from any health threats, including the Covid-19 pandemic.