Xi Jinping Urges Partnership With Us, Says Frictions Are 'normal' Between Economic Powers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- China and the United States (US) should be partners and friends, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his meeting with his counterpart Donald Trump at the Gimhae Air Base in Busan, South Korea, while stating that it is normal for two economic powerhouses to have frictions at times.

Malaysia’s Spotlight Moment A Test Of Brand And Balance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) – The 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings that has just ended in Kuala Lumpur this week offered Malaysia more than just diplomatic theatre. 

APEC Ministers To Discuss Trade, Geopolitics Before Leaders Meet

From Nor Baizura Basri

GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) foreign and trade ministers are set to deliberate on geopolitical and trade issues and directions ahead of the leaders’ meet tomorrow, including Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, at the coastal city here.

PNB, EPF Reaffirm Commitment To Battersea Project, Says No Immediate Plan To Exit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Battersea project in London, United Kingdom, owned by a consortium led by Sime Darby Property Bhd and SP Setia Bhd, remains a key strategic investment for its shareholders, said Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF). 

Singapore, Thailand Exported Electricity To Malaysia During Supply Disruption -- Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Singapore and Thailand exported 500 megawatts (MW) and 300 MW of electricity, respectively, to Malaysia during the power outage incident on Oct 15, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Bursa Malaysia Remains In The Red On Profit-Taking In Heavyweights

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in the red at mid-afternoon on profit-taking in heavyweight stocks led by CelcomDigi, Maxis and IHH Healthcare.

Malaysia-US Trade Agreement Defends National Interest, Sovereignty --Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, 29 Oct (Bernama) – Malaysia remains committed to a whole-of-government approach, consistently ensuring that the country's interests and sovereignty are protected when finalising the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States (US).

Framework Trade Deal Clinched In Malaysia Could Prompt Amicable Trump, Xi Meeting At APEC Korea

From Nor Baizura Basri

GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 29 (Bernama) – As Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim travels to South Korea for the APEC Summit, he can take pride that it was Malaysia that offered a “neutral” venue for the United States (US) and China to reach a framework agreement and avert a trade war between the economic superpowers.

Malaysia-US Reciprocal Trade Agreement Safeguards National Economic Interests, Security -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, 29 Okt (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-United States (US) Reciprocal Trade Agreement (ART) contains clauses that safeguard national sovereignty, with its implementation based on the nation’s economic interests and security, as well as domestic laws and regulations. 

PDT, UEM Lestra Ink Collaboration Agreement On 1GW Hybrid Solar Project

SKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Darul Ta’zim (PDT) and UEM Lestra Bhd (UEM Lestra) have inked a Cooperation Agreement to develop a one gigawatt (GW) hybrid solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Segamat, Johor.

Taiwan's Ichia Technologies Opens RM490 Mln Plant At Kulim Hi-Tech Park

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Taiwanese electronic components manufacturer Ichia Technologies, Inc. has opened its second state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah.

Bursa Malaysia Slips On Profit-taking After Recent Gains

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower today in tandem with profit-taking across regional markets after the recent gains, amid cautious sentiment ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision on Wednesday.