JS-SEZ Seen As New Era Of Transformation In Malaysia-Singapore Economic Relations

By Nur Fatin Mohmad Kadenen

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement signed today is expected to be the beginning of a new era of transformation in economic relations between Malaysia and Singapore.

Penang Secures RM31.38 Billion In Investments For 2024 - Chow

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Penang has achieved several significant milestones in 2024, showcasing strong economic growth and social development, including attracting investments totalling RM31.38 billion.

KL-Singapore HSR Project Can Be Revived With Full Private Participation - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The government has decided that the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project can be revived if there is full participation from the private sector, with minimal government involvement, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

APEC Returns To South Korea After 20 Years, To Zero In On Innovation, Digitalisation, Sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- South Korea, which will be hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) this year for the first time in 20 years, will focus on innovation, digitalisation and sustainability.

Southern Gateway Economic Corridor To Coordinate High-impact Projects

MELAKA, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- The Southern Gateway Economic Corridor is the best medium for coordinating high-impact development projects that can generate sustainable economic growth.

PNB Remains Optimistic About Malaysian Economy, FBM KLCI Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) remains optimistic about the outlook for Malaysia's economy and the local bourse next year, underpinned, among others, by clear economic policies and steady inflows of foreign direct investments (FDIs).

As ASEAN Chair Next Year, Malaysia To Focus On ASEAN Power Grid, Digitalisation - PM Anwar

SUBANG, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to prioritise the ASEAN power grid and digitalisation as ASEAN Chair next year, as part of efforts to support the growth of intra-ASEAN trade, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia To Double Down On Collaboration, Trade With Other Countries Next Year - Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will “double down” on its strategy of deepening trade and collaboration with other countries in 2025, guided by three fundamental tenets of how Malaysia deals with the world, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. 

ASEAN SEOM Retreat To Understand Outstanding Issues From Previous ASEAN Chairmanship

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The two-day ASEAN Senior Economic Officials Meeting (SEOM) Retreat 2025, which ends tomorrow, is a vital preparatory meeting aimed at updating outstanding issues from the previous ASEAN chairmanship.

CPOPC Urged To Develop Strategic Plans To Address Regulatory Challenges - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) must actively develop strategic plans to address the persistent regulatory challenges faced by palm oil-producing nations, urged Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Bank Islam Offers Financial Assistance To Flood Victims

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has announced the recommencement of the Prihatin Programme for Flood to support eligible financing customers affected by recent floods.

MOSTI Aims To Produce Two Mln Tons Of Hydrogen Annually By 2030

PETALING JAYA, Nov 27 (Bernama) --  The Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) aims to produce two million tons of hydrogen annually, scaling up to 16 million tons by 2050 in an Emission Driven Scenario (EDS) under the Economy and Technology Roadmap (HETR).