Yvonne Tan

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Tackling forced labour in Malaysia begins with re-examining migration model

1 week ago | isis.org.my | Yvonne Tan

Zero-cost model one way to protect migrant workers forced to fork out exorbitant feesBy Yvonne TanThe National Action Plan on Forced Labour (NAPFL) 2021-2025 is Malaysia’s first comprehensive plan aimed at eradicating forced labour by 2030 and promoting safe migration practices.
MALAYSIA IN POSITION OF STRENGTH

1 week ago | thestar.com.my | Yvonne Tan

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is coming from a position of strength amid the current economic uncertainty, sparked by the global tariff war. Former chairman for London’s Standard Chartered group Jose Vinals said that while tariff imposition by the United States could have an impact on the country’s future growth, strengths like its current Asean chairmanship is among the drivers supporting the overall economy.
Championing the sustainability agenda

1 week ago | thestar.com.my | Yvonne Tan

When it comes to green financing initiatives and strategies, banks appear to be going all out. RHB banking group officer-in-charge of group sustainability Angus Salim says the lender’s sustainability agenda is anchored by three key pillars: sustainable finance, climate action and financial inclusion, ensuring long-term resilience and economic growth.
Caught in the middle

2 weeks ago | thestar.com.my | Yvonne Tan

THERE is a Malay proverb which states, “when elephants fight, the mousedeer dies in the middle”. While “dies” may be too strong a word, this proverb can still be likened to Malaysia’s current position in the global economic world. Already a subscriber? Log in. Subscribe now and receive free sooka plan for 1 month. T&C applies. RM12.33/month Billed as RM148.00/year Free Trial For new subscribers only Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features.
Tackling forced labour in Malaysia begins with re-examining its migration model

2 weeks ago | lowyinstitute.org | Yvonne Tan

In 2023, the Global Slavery Index suggested that in Malaysia, 6.3 out of every 1,000 people were affected by modern slavery – up from 4.2 per 1,000 in 2016, ranking it above regional neighbours Thailand and Vietnam. A year earlier, the US State Department had labelled Malaysia a “tier 3” country in its Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, a rank shared with some of the worst countries in the world for human trafficking, including North Korea and Afghanistan.
Drawback for furniture industry

2 weeks ago | thestar.com.my | Yvonne Tan

MALAYSIA’S export-reliant furniture business is one of the hardest hit by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. With the 90-day pause on a 24% tax for most Malaysian exports to the US approaching its end, many local furniture manufacturers are said to be selling as much as they can to the Americans – one of their key export markets. Already a subscriber? Log in. Subscribe now and receive free sooka plan for 1 month. T&C applies.
Firms push ahead with IPOs

3 weeks ago | thestar.com.my | Yvonne Tan

Local companies are going ahead with their plans to go public on Bursa Malaysia although uncertainty continues to cloud market sentiment. Market watchers say, amid the economic uncertainty, initial public offerings (IPOs) by companies that have niche or specialised businesses should fare better than those that don’t. Already a subscriber? Log in. Subscribe now and receive free sooka plan for 1 month. T&C applies.
RE-energised with green projects

1 month ago | thestar.com.my | Yvonne Tan

WITH a growing demand for renewable energy and Malaysia’s ambitious net-zero emissions target by 2050, engineering solutions provider Kawan Renergy Bhd has some reason to see a brighter future. Its tender book has already risen to over RM1bil, helping the group achieve its aim of sustainable profitability and long-term growth. Already a subscriber? Log in. Subscribe now and receive free sooka plan for 1 month. T&C applies.
Cashing in on banks

1 month ago | thestar.com.my | Yvonne Tan

WITH recent price retracements, it is a good time to invest in some banking stocks, but the sector may face major headwinds if the global trade war doesn’t end soon. Fund managers and analysts are advising clients to accumulate the sector’s shares but to do it selectively, taking heed of risks. Already a subscriber? Log in. Save 30% for ads-free and full access now! Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.
Stuck on the trade war see-saw

1 month ago | thestar.com.my | Yvonne Tan

AT the recent Asean Finance Ministers meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim captured what could be defined as Malaysia’s existential crisis amid the ongoing global tariff war. He said then that with Chinese President Xi Jinping’s imminent arrival, it has become a major challenge for Malaysia and Asean to show what “centrality” means. Already a subscriber? Log in.