ASEAN 2025

Malaysia Welcomes Indonesian Investment, Strategic Mergers - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia welcomes direct investment from Indonesian companies and encourages strategic collaborations such as mergers between companies owned by Malaysian and Indonesian entities, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Demographic Challenges Among Vital Points To Be Addressed In ASEAN Community Vision 2045

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Demographic challenges currently faced by ASEAN economies are among the vital points to be addressed in the ASEAN Community Vision (ACV) 2045 for the next 20 years, said an official.

Malaysia Aims To Conclude Digital Economy Framework Agreement This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN chair Malaysia aims to conclude the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) this year to prepare the Southeast Asian region for digitalisation.

JS-SEZ, A Prime Example Of ASEAN's Supply Chain Resilience - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) can be seen as an example to promote ASEAN's strong supply chain resilience to attract foreign direct investments, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong.

Malaysia ASEAN: JS-SEZ Exemplifies Malaysia's Commitment To Regional Integration - Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) exemplifies Malaysia’s commitment to regional integration, particularly as the country assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship this year, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

Penang Secures RM31.38 Billion In Investments For 2024 - Chow

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Penang has achieved several significant milestones in 2024, showcasing strong economic growth and social development, including attracting investments totalling RM31.38 billion.

DPMM To Empower Malay Entrepreneurs By Pooling Strengths Via Consortia, Promoting Digitalisation

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- The Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DPMM) plans to set up business consortia to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) gain access to mega projects and to implement the Gerakan Ekoniaga Madani (GEMA) programme to ensure its members remain competitive both domestically and internationally.

Malaysia's Economic Momentum To Continue Into 2025, GDP To Grow 6 Pct

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin and Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 (Bernama) -- Building on its strong economic performance in 2024, Malaysia is poised to maintain its growth momentum into 2025, with the gross domestic product (GDP) projected to expand by up to 6.0 per cent, said an economist.

ASEAN Countries Can Emulate Malaysia To Include Sustainability In Renewed Trade Deals

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- ASEAN economies can emulate Malaysia’s move to renew some of its bilateral trade deals with partner countries to include sustainability elements and the changing dynamics of the global investment landscape.

REHDA Institute CEO Series 2025 To Discuss Ways To Drive Economic Resilience, Sustainable Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- More than 350 influential leaders from the government and industry are expected to attend the REHDA Institute CEO Series 2025 conference next month to discuss global real estate trends and actionable strategies for driving Malaysia’s economic resilience and sustainable development.

Govt To Organise Economic Forum On Jan 9

KUALA LUMPUR, 26 Dis (Bernama) -- The government is set to organise the Malaysian Economic Forum (FEM2025) on Jan 9, 2025, to chart Malaysia’s priorities and policies for 2025.

Powering Malaysia’s Future: Solar Growth Amid Energy Sector Challenges

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s energy sector registered significant growth this year, driven by incentives that catalysed players to undertake new green energy ventures, particularly solar systems.