Timor-Leste Will Be 'Very Good New Member' Of ASEAN -- MITI Sec-Gen

By Mohd Khairi Idham Amran and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia takes on the ASEAN chairmanship in 2025, it is confident that Timor-Leste will be a "very good new member" to the regional bloc, said the secretary-general of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob.

HLTF-EI Underscores ASEAN Needs To Accelerate Intra-regional Trade, Investments -- MITI Sec-gen

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The 47th High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Economic Integration (HLTF-EI) that convenes for the second day today underscores the need for ASEAN to accelerate efforts in deepening intra-regional trade and investment to bolster economic resilience. 

HLTF-EI Makes Significant Progress In Key Areas - MITI Sec-Gen

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Economic Integration (HLTF-EI) has made significant progress in several key areas, particularly in advancing key regional priorities.

Laksa Johor MakEte Finds Its Way To The UK

By Nur Fatin Mohmad Kedenen

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Johor Laksa MakEte from Segamat, produced by a female entrepreneur, has made its way to the United Kingdom (UK) via the Halal Street UK e-commerce platform.

ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat To Discuss Current Geopolitical Challenges Among Others - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The hosting of the upcoming 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat on Feb 28 in Desaru, Johor will discuss various vital matters for ASEAN's economic integration, particularly under the theme of inclusivity and sustainability. 

12th Working Group-ASEAN Economic Community Meeting Concludes After 2 Days

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The 12th Working Group-ASEAN Economic Community (WG-AEC) Meeting concluded today after convening for two days at the Desaru Coast Conference Centre, near here.

Craft Entrepreneur Wants To Promote Johor Batik

By Nur Fatin Mohmad Kadenen

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- A woman craft entrepreneur from Tangkak dreams of making Johor Batik, which features motifs representing the state's identity such as black pepper, pineapple, and gambier, recognised on the global stage.

12th Working Group-ASEAN Economic Community Meeting Starts Ahead Of 31st AEM Retreat

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- The 12th Working Group-ASEAN Economic Community (WG-AEC) Meeting kickstarted today ahead of the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Retreat, which is scheduled to take place on Feb 28.

ASEAN Economic Ministers To Endorse 18 Priority Economic Deliverables At Upcoming Retreat

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) are set to endorse 18 Priority Economic Deliverables (PEDs) at the upcoming AEM’s Retreat in Johor at the end of February, aiming to drive regional economic integration, inclusivity, sustainability and digital trade.

ASEAN SEOM Retreat To Understand Outstanding Issues From Previous ASEAN Chairmanship

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The two-day ASEAN Senior Economic Officials Meeting (SEOM) Retreat 2025, which ends tomorrow, is a vital preparatory meeting aimed at updating outstanding issues from the previous ASEAN chairmanship.

AIBC Leadership To Boost ASEAN-India Trade, Investment Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The newly appointed leadership of the ASEAN-India Business Council (AIBC) has reaffirmed its commitment to promote private sector cooperation in trade and investment, in line with the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2025.

Malaysia, Like Other Asean Countries, Will Continue to be Neutral and Attract Investments to Region

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) --  Malaysia, like other ASEAN countries, will continue to strengthen its neutral stance so that more investment and trade will flow to the ten member countries of the bloc, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.