Sub-regional Initiatives Such As IMT-GT, BIMP-EAGA Have Borne Fruit While Complementing Asean Economic Community Ambitions

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- Sub-regional initiatives such as the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) and the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) have not only borne fruit significantly but proven to be vital complements to the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in boosting trade, investment and regional connectivity.

Malaysia Seeks Strategic Ties With China’s Anhui In Digital, Green Tech, Palm Oil

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

HUANGSHAN, June 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is seeking to forge strategic partnerships with China’s Anhui Province in the digital economy, green technology and palm oil sectors under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) framework to expand future-oriented regional cooperation.

Halal International Selangor Driving Global Halal Industry, Market Access, And Inclusive Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Halal International Selangor (HIS), a state-linked company under Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated, is helping to shape the next frontier of halal, not merely as a standard, but as an engine for market access, innovation, and inclusive growth.

Johor’s Healthcare Strength A Foundation Of Future Regional Innovation Hub -- JCorp

By Mohd Khairi Idham Amran

JOHOR BAHRU, June 1 (Bernama) -- Johor Corporation (JCorp) sees Johor’s healthcare strength as the foundation of a future regional innovation hub, serving ASEAN’s rising demand for clinical excellence and skilled medical talent.

MTD Properties Unveils Next-Gen Townships In Kajang, Malacca Worth RM1 Bln GDV

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- MTD Properties Sdn Bhd has announced RM1 billion gross development value (GDV) investment for next-generation (next-gen) townships in Kajang, Selangor and Malacca, designed with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and quality.

JCorp Focuses On Empowering Bumiputera Entrepreneurs To Compete Within Regional Supply Chains

By Mohd Khairi Idham Amran

JOHOR BAHRU, May 30 (Bernama) -- Johor Corporation (JCorp) is focused on empowering Bumiputera entrepreneurs to compete within regional supply chains linked to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

JCorp Actively Redefining Johor’s Economic Architecture

By Mohd Khairi Idham Amran

JOHOR BAHRU, May 29 (Bernama) -- Johor Corporation (JCorp) is actively redefining Johor’s economic architecture beyond traditional sectors by shaping the next wave of industry platforms, from advanced manufacturing and food tech to digital infrastructure, circular economy systems and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled agriculture.

Global Business On Edge: Uncertainty Now Bigger Threat Than Red Tape

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The 2025 Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI) revealed that while regulatory complexity remains a challenge in certain regions, it is growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty that now poses the greatest threat to international business operations.

ZHH & Robin LLP China, MRCO Malaysia Ink Deal To Bolster Cross-border Legal Services

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- ZHH & Robin LLP China and Mohamed Ridza & Co (MRCO) from Malaysia have signed a landmark cooperation agreement to enhance cross-border legal services between the two countries.

Ringgit Set To Stay Firm With Upside Bias Against USD Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to stay firm with an upside bias against the greenback next week, ahead of the release of US central bank meeting minutes and the US personal consumption expenditures inflation report.

ECRL Extension To Sungai Golok Would Complete Eastern ASEAN Rail Link -- DON

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Extending the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) from Kota Bharu to Sungai Golok would complete the missing eastern corridor of the Singapore–Kunming Rail Link (SKRL), unlocking Malaysia’s strategic potential in cross-border logistics, an expert said.

China Backs ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, Sees Malaysia As Key Regional Partner

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BEIJING, May 21 (Bernama) -- China has expressed strong support for the upcoming ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, underscoring the importance of enhanced cooperation among Southeast Asia, the oil-ric