Malaysia Calls For Stronger ASEAN Space Tech Cooperation

By Zarul Effendi Razali

LANGKAWI, May 23 (Bernama) -- ASEAN countries must intensify collaboration in space technology to strengthen knowledge-sharing and capacity-building across the region, Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) Director-General Datuk Azlikamil Napiah said.

PM Anwar's Russia Trip Seen As Gateway To Central Asian Halal Market

By Lucia Terey John

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent official visit to Russia is not only a strategic move to strengthen bilateral relations, but also a “gateway” for Malaysia to explore the halal industry in the European and Central Asian regions, according to an analyst.

Building Digital Trust Is Key To Unlocking ASEAN's Financial Future

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- As ASEAN pushes forward in its digital transformation journey, addressing persistent issues such as hidden fees, lack of recourse and data privacy is essential to ensure no enterprise is left behind.

Malaysia’s Inflation Increased 1.4 Pct In April 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation increased to 1.4 per cent in April 2025 with the consumer price index at 134.3 versus 132.4 the same month a year ago, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

ECRL Extension To Sungai Golok Would Complete Eastern ASEAN Rail Link -- DON

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Extending the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) from Kota Bharu to Sungai Golok would complete the missing eastern corridor of the Singapore–Kunming Rail Link (SKRL), unlocking Malaysia’s strategic potential in cross-border logistics, an expert said.

Malaysia To Lead Regional Grid Integration Starting With Vietnam-Singapore Link — Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, May 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will spearhead the first phase of an ambitious regional power grid integration plan, beginning with an economically viable connection between Vietnam, northern Malaysia and Singapore, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar Outlines Bold ASEAN Vision With Economic Integration, Regional Power Grid Initiative

PUTRAJAYA, May 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today outlined a bold strategic vision for ASEAN’s next phase of growth, emphasising stronger economic integration, trade expansion and cross-border energy connectivity as key pillars under Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship this year.

Arla Foods Ingredients Expands Brenntag Partnership Into Southeast Asia’s Top Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Arla Foods Ingredients has extended its distribution partnership with the Brenntag Group to include Southeast Asia’s three largest food and nutrition markets.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures Market

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower today, weighed down by weaker cues from regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

KKV Strengthens Southeast Asia Push With First Singapore Store

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Global fashion retail brand KKV has expanded its Southeast Asia footprint with the debut of its Singapore store at Tiong Bahru Plaza on May 17.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Uptrend

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended higher today, in tandem with the uptrend in regional rubber futures markets and a weaker ringgit against the dollar, a dealer said.

Keyfield International Cautiously Optimistic For FY2025 Amid Macroeconomic Headwinds

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) – Keyfield International Bhd, an offshore support vessel (OSV) provider, is adopting a cautiously optimistic outlook for the financial year ending December 31, 2025 (FY2025), despite a slower-than-usual start to the year and broader macroeconomic uncertainties.