ASEAN Economic Ministers Achieve Key Milestone By Endorsing Priority Economic Deliverables

By Niam Seet Wei, Norsyafawati Ab Wahab, Mohd Khairi Idham Amran, Ahmad Erwan Othman and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KOTA TINGGI, March 1 (Bernama) -- The 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' (AEM) Retreat, which ended Friday at One&Only Desaru Coast resort near here, achieved a significant milestone by endorsing a slew of economic initiatives, including all 18 Priority Economic Deliveràbles (PEDS) which are key towards achieving the ambitious ASEAN Economic Community.

TNB: Powering Malaysia’s Future, Channelling 60 Pct Of Profits To The Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) continues to drive Malaysia’s economic resilience and energy security, announcing a strong and sustainable financial performance for 2024.

Malaysia Optimistic ATIGA Upgrade Can Be Finalised By March 2025 - Tengku Zafrul

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz is optimistic that negotiations on upgrading the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) can be concluded in March, following positive developments resulting from discussions with ASEAN regional partners yesterday.

ASEAN Must Build Resilient Supply Chains To Navigate Geostrategic Shifts – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 -- ASEAN must build a robust and resilient supply chain ecosystem within the region to withstand looming geostrategic challenges, such as the recent tariffs imposed by the United States and the counter-tariffs by those on the receiving end, said Prime Minister  Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Sabah Ships First Batch Of MD Pineapples Under IPR Intan Programme

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Sabah made an agricultural milestone today with the maiden shipment of fresh MD2 pineapples totalling 15 tonnes under the People’s Income Initiative (IPR) programme here.

Malaysia, China To Continue Strengthening Collaboration In Palm Oil Supply Chains

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and China will further strengthen collaboration in palm oil supply chains, technological innovation, and market expansion this year, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

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.

ESCAP: ASEAN Must Prioritise Sustainable Investment, Narrow Development Gaps Among Member States

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Nabilah Saleh

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has emphasised the need for ASEAN to adopt sustainable and inclusive investment strategies as key drivers of economic resilience and growth.

Petronas Concludes MBR 2024 With Signing Of Two PSCS

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Petronas, through Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), has successfully concluded the Malaysia Bid Round 2024 (MBR 2024) with the signing of two production sharing contracts (PSCs) for Blocks SB306A and SB306B, located off the coast of Sabah.

MAHB Board Resigns Effective On Date Of Bursa Delisting

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- With Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) set to be delisted from Bursa Malaysia following its takeover by the Khazanah Nasional Bhd-led Gateway Development Alliance Sdn Bhd (GDA), all five independent non-executive directors (INEDs) have tendered their resignations, effective on the delisting date.

HLIB Expects Malaysia To Withstand Impact Of US Trade Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) expects Malaysia to withstand the impact of renewed US trade tensions even as President Donald Trump moves to reintroduce tariffs. 

Malaysia’s 5.1 Pct GDP Growth In 2024 Demonstrates Resilience Amid Global Uncertainties - Economist

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fourth-quarter 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5.0 per cent, leading to a full-year expansion of 5.1 per cent, reflects a strategically resilient economy leveraging domestic strengths amid global uncertainties, according to AmBank Group.