TM Joins Consortium To Develop Cable System Connecting ASEAN Nations To Japan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) is collaborating with Meta, SoftBank Corp, IPS Inc, PT XLSmart Telecom Sejahtera Tbk, and NEC Corporation in developing the Candle submarine cable system which connects ASEAN countries to Japan.

ASEAN-Korea Ties Must Protect Regional Autonomy, Focus On Strategic Digital Resilience — Analyst

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) --  Southeast Asian economies and South Korea (ROK) must move their partnership beyond traditional economic indicators and focus on long-term strategic autonomy and digital resilience.

Kazakhstan, Malaysia Bilateral Trade Revenue To Increase To US$1 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Bilateral trade revenue for Kazakhstan and Malaysia is expected to increase significantly to US$1 billion (US$1 = RM4.19) annually in the next three to four years.

Malaysia Eyes Increasing Henan Flights In Bid To Boost Tourism, Investment

SEPANG, Sept 18 (Bernama) — Malaysia is looking at increasing the number of direct flights to and from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) in Henan, China, as part of efforts to enhance connectivity and boost tourism, trade and investment.

Malaysia, China Strengthen Cargo Partnership To Drive KLIA As Leading Regional Hub

SEPANG, Sept 18 (Bernama) — Malaysia and China are strengthening regional trade through a strategic cargo partnership that positions Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as a leading regional hub to accelerate Malaysia’s economic growth.

Malaysian Media Focusing On China’s Tech Rise, Impact On Job Creation

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

KUNMING (CHINA), Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysian media is showing strong interest in China’s advancements in technology, particularly in electric vehicles (EVs) and the digital economy, as well as focusing on how these developments directly impact Malaysia in terms of job creation.

FMM Hopes No Additional Tax On Manufacturing Sector In Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) hopes the government will not introduce additional taxes on the manufacturing industry during the tabling of Budget 2026.

MATRADE Targets RM2.5 Bln In Sales At INSP Mihas 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The International Sourcing Programme (INSP) aims to achieve RM2.5 billion in sales from more than 4,000 one-to-one business meetings at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) today.

AKPK Launches MyMikro'25 Initiative To Strengthen Financial Resilience And Stability Of MSMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- The Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) has launched the Malaysia Micro Entrepreneur Forum 2025 (MyMikro'25) as a strategic platform to strengthen the financial resilience and enhance the competitiveness of local entrepreneurs.

Bursa Malaysia Reprimands Fitters, Fines Five Directors RM400,000 Each

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has publicly reprimanded Fitters Diversified Bhd and its five directors for breaching the Main Market Listing Requirements (Main LR).

Aerospace Industry Targets RM30 Bln Revenue This Year - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry is optimistic that aerospace industry revenue will reach RM30 billion this year, up from RM25.1 billion recorded in 2024.

Finland Eyes More Business Opportunities In Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Finland is eyeing more business opportunities in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), reflecting its growing interest in expanding in Malaysia.