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Malaysia’s strong financial system even among its Asean peers and beyond, has not only impressed others but is being sought after by many, says the World Bank Group.

Country Director, South-East Asia (Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand), East Asia and Pacific Region Dr Ulrich Zachau said these countries were seeking Malaysia’s expertise to improve their financial systems.

He said Malaysia emerged stronger, among others, in terms of access to credit and the number of people

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Tun Razak said he has full confidence in the leadership of Tan Sri Adenan Satem as Sarawak Chief Minister.

"We can see that as chief minister, Tan Sri Adenan Satem has gone all out to develop Sarawak and he is my comrade-in-arms whom I can depend on to ensure Sarawak's future in Malaysia," he said.

Najib said this a gathering of leaders with the people at Kampung Suba Buan, Bau about 43 kilometres from Kuching today.

The prime minister urged the people of

PETALING JAYA : Malaysia is gaining popularity in the United States as a name, with more American parents choosing to name their baby girl after the country.  

According to the US social security website, the name Malaysia has jumped 80 spots to the 399th place in the rankings for the most popular female name in 2014.  

A total of 810 baby girls were named Malaysia in 2014, which represents 0.042% of the total female births in 2014.  

The name Malaysia was ranked 479 in 2013 with 632 girls

We in Parti PBB Sarawak would like to refer to the numerous social media comments with regard to Adenan's "tongue-in-cheek" jokes which he made to the light-hearted PM Najib before an equally light-hearted "open-minded" large audience comprised of all races. He merely and plainly jested (not seriously cajoled) PM "to take an Iban wife " if he were to learn with some fluence the Iban language.

He made this plain and clear jest when referring to Najib's frequent visits to Sarawak announcing many

The Pan Borneo Highway will benefit Sarawak in terms of development, economy and unity.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the project would not only be a catalyst for economic growth but a game changer that would bring huge transformations to the state’s landscape.

The RM16-billion project was also expected to create an eight-fold multiplier effect on the state’s economy, he said.

“Thirdly, if we want to be a united and developed state, we must ensure a better and effective

The Multimedia Development Corporation (MDec) today launched the national campaign #YOUCANDUIT, calling for Malaysians to start making money online through digital platforms.

The campaign was simultaneously launched with the Malaysia Inklusif Negara Digital (MINDA) programme here today.

MDec chief executive officer Datuk Yasmin Mahmood said #YOUCANDUIT hoped to improve the livelihood of the B40 group (Bottom 40) per cent household with income less than RM4,000) and inspiring digital