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KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has secured RM89.8 billion in approved investments for the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), a steady 3.7 per cent year-on-year increase despite a challenging global economic backdrop.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Taiwan was Malaysia’s fourth-largest trading partner in 2024, with trade valued at RM176.10 billion, representing a 38.5 per cent growth from the previous year, according to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- The revision of Sales Tax rates and the expansion of the Service Tax scope form part of targeted fiscal measures to keep the nation’s finances on a sustainable path, tax experts said.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- ASEAN, which is chaired by Malaysia this year, has expressed full support for all efforts to strengthen open markets and uphold a rules-based multilateral trading system as the foundation for sustainable and inclusive global growth.
SEPANG, June 5 (Bernama) -- The proposed Selangor Rail project is the vital link that will unlock the full potential of the newly launched Selangor Aero Park (SAP) and transform the state into a fully integrated aviation and logistics powerhouse, said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
HUANGSHAN, June 5 (Bernama) -- Stronger grassroots implementation, simplified processes for businesses, and closer public–private partnerships are key to unlocking the full potential of regional trade pacts, according to ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The upcoming International Healthcare Week (IHW) 2025 is set to break new records with over 900 local, regional, and international exhibitors, well above the initial target of 750 set by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- ASEAN could generate an additional US$300 billion annually in green revenues and unlock up to US$1.5 trillion in new value by 2030 with advancing green investments and cross-border collaboration in regional power grids, carbon markets, and clean energy incentives (US$1=RM4.23).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will be supporting the whole government approach in achieving RM13 billion in potential trade and investments at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan.
JAKARTA, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) has appointed Izzana Salleh as its new secretary general and Dr Musdhalifah Machmud as deputy, with their roles to start from June 2025 until May 2028.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Microsoft has announced the general availability of its Malaysia West Cloud Region, launched as part of its US$2.2 billion investment in the country.
