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By Nur Fadhliana Shaari
JOHOR BAHRU, 8 Jan (Bernama) -- The signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement yesterday marks a new chapter in Malaysia's collaborative efforts to drive regional economic development.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The highly anticipated Gemas-Johor Bahru Electrified Double-Track Rail Project (Gemas-JB EDTP) is on track for completion by the third quarter of this year, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- More than 350 influential leaders from the government and industry are expected to attend the REHDA Institute CEO Series 2025 conference next month to discuss global real estate trends and actionable strategies for driving Malaysia’s economic resilience and sustainable development.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia-China economic ties have continued to strengthen, with bilateral trade reaching nearly US$98 billion (US$1=RM4.467) in the 11 months of 2024, matching the total trade volume for all of 2023.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- There has been no official proposal agreed upon by BRICS member countries regarding de-dollarisation in trade matters, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) – Malaysia is seen leveraging its role as ASEAN Chair in 2025 to maintain its economic stability and position itself as a key regional player amid global economic uncertainties stemming from US President-elect Donald Trump’s policies.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia is committed to fostering closer economic ties within the region as it prepares to assume the chairmanship next year.
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KANGAR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) emphasises a need for talent development reforms in the country to meet workforce needs in the high-income economic sector, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.
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LIMA (Peru), Nov 15 (Bernama) -- A “scoping exercise” to strengthen the Malaysia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (MNZFTA) will cover new areas of cooperation such as digital trade and halal recognition, according to the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
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KOTA KINABALU, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- In a significant step towards bolstering Sabah's renewable energy infrastructure, two Sabah government-linked companies (GLCs) have signed agreements with SBH Kibing Solar New Energy (M) Sdn Bhd for the development of a RM7.2 billion solar glass manufacturing plant in Kimanis.
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PERU (Lima), Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The APEC Putrajaya Vision 2040 and the Aotearoa Plan of Action continue to guide the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum toward a dynamic and inclusive Asia-Pacific community, according to APEC Senior Officials’ Chair Ambassador Carlos Vasquez.
1y ago
By Abdul Hamid A. Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official admission as a BRICS partner country, along with its role as ASEAN chairman in 2025, positions the nation as a bridge in advocating for regional economic resilience and collaboration between the two blocs.