A Commentary By M.Saraswathi
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The leaders of Southeast Asia’s 10-member grouping have adopted an ambitious new economic strategy that envisions a developed ASEAN as the epicentre of growth in the larger Asia-Pacific region, elevating its stature to emerge as the world’s fourth-largest economy.
LANGKAWI, May 21 (Bernama) -- Futurise Sdn Bhd and the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) have launched the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Industry Report, a strategic step forward in shaping the future of Malaysia’s air mobility ecosystem by leveraging innovation, forward-looking regulatory insights and industry expertise to drive sustainable growth.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with the Ministry of Economy to support the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and facilitate up to RM2.35 billion in client investments over the next three to 10 years.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- The industry has saved RM100 million through the waiver of compounds and late payment charges under the Social Security Organisation (Socso) Amnesty Programme from April 1-30, 2025, said the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visit to the historic Hotel Metropol in Moscow offered a moment of rich cultural reflection as he engaged warmly with hotel staff and expressed admiration for the landmark's historical and literary legacy.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Joblio, a global ethical recruitment platform, has officially launched with the goal of overhauling the deeply flawed labour migration system and ending worker exploitation.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysian workers and business leaders are increasingly aligned in adopting artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools, also known as intelligent agents, to enhance productivity and manage rising workloads, according to Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The World Bank has commended Malaysia for its mutual halal certification agreement with Indonesia and the gradual removal of egg price controls, describing them as bright spots in the country’s economic landscape.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Economists revised downwards Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.5 per cent due to the debilitating tariffs implemented by the United States (US), but remained confident in the economy’s resilience.
By Nor Farah Aqilah Mohd Sham
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Gamai Sdn Bhd, the producer of instant ‘latok’ -- a traditional seaweed delicacy also known as sea grapes that is gaining popularity among local and international food enthusiasts -- is targeting to export the product to the Philippines and Singapore next year.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Planning consent has been granted for the next phase of Battersea Power Station’s regeneration in London, a key milestone in the 16.99-hectare (42-acre) development.
GEORGE TOWN, May 1 (Bernama) -- Penang recorded approved manufacturing investments worth RM17.3 billion in 2024, strengthening its position as Malaysia’s leading technology investment and innovation hub, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
