Linking Rural Economic Development and Food Security: A Sustainable Approach

KUALA LUMPUR, MalaysiaMarch 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — The Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) has recently conducted a series of high level discussions with stakeholders ahead of the launch of the MGBF Food Security Initiative next month. The goals of […]

Linking Rural Economic Development and Food Security: A Sustainable Approach2019-07-17T14:18:58+08:00

Covid-19: The need for strategic production zones

The recent announcement that a committee jointly chaired by senior ministers in charge of security and economy clusters respectively demonstrates that the Malaysian government is serious about creating a balance between continued safety of the general population and the survival of the economy.

In the global context, as many countries struggle […]

Covid-19: The need for strategic production zones2020-04-07T14:52:37+08:00

ADDRESSING CYBER ATTACKS IN A HYPER SENSITIVE MEDIA ENVIRONMENT AND THE IMPACT ON STAKEHOLDER VALUE

The Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF)’s exclusive roundtable on ‘Addressing Weaponised Information in the Media’ was held in a hybrid setting today at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur. The discussion focused on addressing one of the most relevant threats to businesses in the […]

ADDRESSING CYBER ATTACKS IN A HYPER SENSITIVE MEDIA ENVIRONMENT AND THE IMPACT ON STAKEHOLDER VALUE2022-03-23T11:18:21+08:00

Malaysia’s palm oil to reap benefits from Brexit

A worker unloads palm fruit at a local palm oil factory in Langkat in Indonesia’s north Sumatra province in this file photo taken October 31, 2012. — Reuters pic

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Malaysia’s food exports, […]

Malaysia’s palm oil to reap benefits from Brexit2019-07-17T14:28:07+08:00

Innovation, think outside the box required to endure prolonged crisis, says business forum

Innovation, coupled with a radical departure from contemporary thinking, is required with a possible reality of a prolonged crisis becoming the new reality that people and companies must function through.

Malaysia Global Business Forum founding chairman Nordin Abdullah said innovation […]

Innovation, think outside the box required to endure prolonged crisis, says business forum2020-04-08T11:31:13+08:00

OPINION: Deeper context required for future SEA Games performance

Nordin Abdullah speaking at the Stratcom Disaster Communication Forum held in Ankara, Turkiye from 25-26 April 2023. | NHA File Photo

The classic knee-jerk reaction is to say, fire the coach, change the leadership of associations, and reduce the […]

OPINION: Deeper context required for future SEA Games performance2023-05-25T15:18:03+08:00

Malaysia’s palm oil stands to reap potential benefits from Brexit

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s food exports, especially palm oil, stands to reap trade opportunities through the changes created by the United Kingdom’s (UK) departure (Brexit) from the European Union (EU).

Glenreagh Sdn Bhd Managing Director Nordin Abdullah said there would be […]

Malaysia’s palm oil stands to reap potential benefits from Brexit2019-07-17T16:05:37+08:00

Set up ‘strategic production zones’ as rapid response to Covid-19 crisis

The formation of a special Cabinet committee to develop strategic measures to safeguard the economy amid the Covid-19 outbreak shows the Malaysian government is serious about creating a balance between the continued safety of the general population and the survival of the […]

Set up ‘strategic production zones’ as rapid response to Covid-19 crisis2022-02-08T02:21:18+08:00

SPM and the Future of Data

Last week SPM results came out, 373,974 aspirants who have been waiting patiently over the last few months would now know their fate. Some 10,109 have received all A’s, the golden standard of academic success and the ticket to those looking to study the “more advanced” subjects in […]

SPM and the Future of Data2023-06-13T15:10:39+08:00

Claims by Rare Earths Opponents Need to be Examined

 

I am responding to Dennis Ignatius’ piece, “Lynas: Profits, politics and people”, in FMT today.

The Malaysian government’s decision on the renewal of the Lynas Malaysia operating licence, and the future of the rare earths industry in Malaysia, is due […]

Claims by Rare Earths Opponents Need to be Examined2019-07-16T12:02:15+08:00
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