EVENING 5: Malaysia’s Nov CPI unchanged, core inflation inches up

Dirty dealings. Corporate battles. Consumer woes. Here are five things you need to know today. 

1. Malaysia’s inflation in November 2022 increased by 4% year-on-year with food inflation continuing to be the main driver, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia.

2. Economy Minister Ramli says the government has decided to reduce tariff for gas facility charges.

3. Industronics Bhd via a consortium has been shortlisted for the Kedah Aerotropolis development project worth €3.3 billion.

4. Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia deputy chief executive officer (regulators) Captain Norazman Mahmud has been named the new CEO.

5. Putrajaya MRT Line Phase 2 will be fully operational from March 2023, as the construction of the line has been completed.