by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 23, 2023 | Malaysia, News, Technology
Malaysia has issued a license to Starlink, the satellite communications service started by Elon Musk. This was done to ensure internet services in the country, particularly in remote areas. Starlink would begin by providing its services to schools and higher education...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 19, 2023 | Malaysia, News, Technology
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla has officially started the sales of the Model Y SUV in Malaysia. This model is billed as the company’s first mass-market SUV. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, recently had a virtual meeting with Malaysia’s prime...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 11, 2023 | Indonesia, Business, Economy, Malaysia
Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called for stronger collaboration with Malaysia to protect palm oil products threatened by a European Union trade law he termed “discrimination”. The European Parliament adopted the new legislation...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 2, 2023 | News, Environment, Malaysia
The number of flood evacuees in Malaysia’s Johor has continued to increase to over 26,000. According to the state disaster management committee, 193 temporary flood relief centers are providing shelter to flood evacuees, especially in the worst-hit Segamat...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 14, 2023 | ASEAN, Economy, Malaysia, News, Southeast Asia
Malaysia has no plans to reintroduce a goods and services tax (GST) or any other broad-based consumption tax, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says. The government will instead look to reduce subsidies enjoyed by the wealthy. Malaysia offers subsidies to all citizens,...
