Focus On Key Areas To Future-Proof ASEAN Blue Economy -- Maritime Institute

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- To future-proof the ASEAN Blue Economy, the regional bloc should focus on and integrate four key areas.

Govt To Narrow Regional Development Gap Through Economic Zones -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The government continues to intensify efforts to attract investments to special economic zone development areas to bridge the gap between regions throughout the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) period, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Geespace Launches 11 Satellites, Expands Global IoT Constellation

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Chinese commercial aerospace company, Geespace successfully completed the fourth orbital deployment of GEESATCOM, known as Geely Constellation, launching 11 satellites from waters off Rizhao, Shandong Province, aboard a single rocket.

Govt Only Allows Meat, Poultry Imports With Halal Certificates That Comply With JAKIM Standards

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) --The government only permits the importation of meat and meat products as well as poultry and poultry products that have obtained halal certificates from United States (US) halal certification bodies that comply with halal standards set by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM).

13th MP: Focus On Development Of Ports, Shipping Industry - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The government will prioritise the growth of strategic industries within a sustainable and competitive blue economy, focusing on integrated fisheries hubs, coastal and maritime tourism, blue bio-based technologies, and the development of a blue economy hub in Sabah.

Sustainability Is An Investment In Tioman

TIOMAN, July 26 (Bernama) -- In Tioman, sustainability is not seen as a cost. It is viewed as an investment.

Cockle Industry Can Generate RM34.4 Mln Annually In Sabah -- Hajiji

TUARAN, July 5 (Bernama) -- The cockle industry has the potential to generate RM34.4 million annually based on an estimated landing of 3,240 tonnes per year and a 7.6-fold return on investment in Sabah, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Sub-regional Initiatives Such As IMT-GT, BIMP-EAGA Have Borne Fruit While Complementing Asean Economic Community Ambitions

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- Sub-regional initiatives such as the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) and the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) have not only borne fruit significantly but proven to be vital complements to the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in boosting trade, investment and regional connectivity.

Sabah's Strategic Ascent: Becoming A Beacon Of Economic Power, Sustainable Growth

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Amid global economic shifts, Sabah is making deliberate, calculated moves to position itself not just as a regional player, but as a formidable force in global trade and sustainability.

Labuan-Based Vivendi Asset Making Waves In Global Tuna Industry

LABUAN, May 21 (Bernama) -- Labuan-based fisheries company Vivendi Asset Sdn Bhd has quietly become a major international player in the global tuna and seafood market despite remaining relatively unknown locally.

Malaysia Emphasises Resilience, Inclusivity In Trade At APEC MRT Meeting

From Muhammad Muzammil Abdullah

JEJU (South Korea), May 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia today reiterated its commitment to fostering a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready trade environment during the 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) Meeting, which just concluded in Jeju, South Korea. 

Gamai Aims To Expand Seaweed Delicacy Market To The Philippines, Singapore

By Nor Farah Aqilah Mohd Sham

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Gamai Sdn Bhd, the producer of instant ‘latok’ -- a traditional seaweed delicacy also known as sea grapes that is gaining popularity among local and international food enthusiasts -- is targeting to export the product to the Philippines and Singapore next year.