Continental To Cease Tyre Production At Alor Setar Plant By Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Continental will shut down its tyre manufacturing operations at its Alor Setar plant by the end of 2025.

Bilateral Trade Deal Among Topics Discussed With USTR

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has expressed its openness to negotiate with the United States (US) on four key areas, namely reducing the trade deficit; addressing non-tariff barriers; strengthening technological safeguards and security; and exploring a potential bilateral trade agreement.

Govt Will Safeguard National Interest In All Trade Deals -- Tengku Zafrul

JOHOR BAHRU, April 21 (Bernama) -- The government will prioritise and safeguard national interests in all its bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said today.

JS- SEZ To Strengthen ASEAN’s Supply Chain Resilience – Tengku Zafrul

JOHOR BAHRU, April 21 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is set to enhance ASEAN's supply chain efficiency and resilience, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Federal Govt, Johor In Talks On Sandbox Initiatives To Ease Investor Concerns In JS-SEZ -- Tengku Zafrul

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The Federal government and the Johor state government have discussed sandbox initiatives to address the concerns of investors and industries in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). 

RGV, Neotek Inovasi Global In Strategic Partnership To Train More Youth In O&G

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Raziqin Global Ventures (RGV) Sdn Bhd, a local workforce solutions provider in the oil and gas (O&G) sector, today announced a strategic partnership with Indonesia's  Neotek Inovasi Global (NIG) to strengthen training and human capital development in the industry.

US Treasury Official Discusses Tariffs With ASEAN Officials 

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- United States (US) Department of the Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia Robert Kaproth met with senior ASEAN officials here today to apprise them of the imposition of tariffs on 168 countries by the US.

Malaysia Seeks US Clarity On 24 Pct Tariff -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is seeking clarification from the United States (US) over the 24 per cent retaliatory tariff announced by US President Donald Trump, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Anwar Gives Assurance Malaysia Will Not Slip Into Recession Following US Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given an assurance that Malaysia will not slip into a recession for now following the imposition of tariffs by the United States, as the country's economy remains resilient.

Strengthen ASEAN Centrality To Withstand US Tariff Shock – Don

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- As the United States, under President Donald Trump, moves to reshape the global trading system to its advantage, Malaysia's role as ASEAN chair in 2025 will be critical in charting the bloc’s next stage of economic growth.

Hairdressing Empire In The Making: Nimroc Eyes 100 Branches In Five Years

By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Men’s hairdressing brand Nimroc Holdings Sdn Bhd, which has grown from a small night-market business into a chain of 19 barber shops nationwide, aims to have 100 branches within the next five years.

WEF Highlights Malaysia’s EPF As Model For Sustainable Retirement Reform

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s approach to retirement system reform by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has been cited by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a model for building long-term retirement systems in an emerging economy.