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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- There is a growing demand for private health insurance in ASEAN, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, said Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re).
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GEORGE TOWN, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The launch of the direct flight between Chennai and Penang will open up new opportunities for Penang’s tourism industry, thus enhancing the sector's resilience against risks and boosting the state's competitiveness in the global tourism market.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (PuTERA35) introduces substantial improvements over previous initiatives, emphasising inclusive participation from government-linked companies (GLCs), government-linked investment companies (GLICs), and the private sector.
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GEORGE TOWN, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Penang today welcomed Hong Kong Express’ (HK Express) inaugural direct flight from Hong Kong, marking a milestone in the state’s tourism development.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysian businesses are encouraged to explore investment opportunities in Kenya, especially in the agriculture sector, which requires smart farming techniques and industrialised know-how, as well as in the halal industry.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will prioritise enhancing trade facilitation among ASEAN countries and strengthening the connectivity of ASEAN capital markets, recognising the strategic importance of its capital market as the country prepares to chair ASEAN in 2025, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
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GEORGE TOWN, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Penang’s tourism sector is set to receive a significant boost with the announcement of a new daily direct flight between Chennai, India and Penang by IndiGo Airlines, said Penang State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee (Petace) chairman Wong Hon Wai.
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KUCHING, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The financial knowledge of Malaysians has significantly improved since 2016 and is approaching the level of developed countries, however, there are still three challenges hindering further progress towards becoming a financially literate society.
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By Christine Lim
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in a position to demonstrate leadership in ASEAN as the country assumes its chairmanship role next year.
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From M. Saraswathi
LIMA (Peru), Nov 16 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the critical importance of strengthening cooperation within the Global South, calling for the harnessing of non-traditional alliances with a clear emphasis on fostering equitable growth and development.
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From M. Saraswathi
LIMA (Peru), Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Anwar Ibrahim and His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei met on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW) here.
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From M. Saraswathi
LIMA (Peru), Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) must recognise the potential of non-traditional alliances such as the African Union, Latin America and BRICS, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.