MIHAS 2025: Leveraging MDT Platform To Target RM4.5 Bln in Global Halal Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The 21st Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) will leverage its groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI)-powered MADANI Digital Trade (MDT) platform to target RM4.5 billion in global halal sales for 2025.

Malaysia Positioned To Lead ASEAN In Cybersecurity, Says Kaspersky

From C Vinoothene

SINGAPORE, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia ranks highly in cybersecurity readiness within ASEAN, according to global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.

AEC 2026-2030 To Provide Detailed Roadmap To Deepen ASEAN Economic Integration

GEORGE TOWN, April 23 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2026-2030, which will be launched alongside the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 in May during the 46th ASEAN Summit, will provide a granular roadmap to further deepen regional economic integration.

Thailand Eyes Halal Sector To Deepen Economic Ties With Malaysia — Thai Chamber Of Commerce

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Thai Chamber of Commerce views the halal sector as a promising platform for deeper economic collaboration between Thailand and Malaysia.

HR Minister Urges Penang’s Tech Sector To Embrace Innovation And Reimagine Economic Future

GEORGE TOWN, April 21 (Bernama) -- Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong has called on Penang’s semiconductor and advanced technology industries to reimagine the state’s future amid global economic uncertainty, urging a bold shift from a traditional manufacturing hub to a high-value, innovation-driven economy.

Federal Govt, Johor In Talks On Sandbox Initiatives To Ease Investor Concerns In JS-SEZ -- Tengku Zafrul

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The Federal government and the Johor state government have discussed sandbox initiatives to address the concerns of investors and industries in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). 

Success Of Malaysia’s Industrial Plan Hinges On Bold Youth Entrepreneurs – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The success of Malaysia’s ambitious New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 will depend on the boldness and resilience of the nation's youth entrepreneurs, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Maybank Expands QR Payment Access To Cambodia Via MAE App

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) customers travelling to Cambodia can now make instant KhmerQR retail payments via the MAE mobile application at a low currency conversion fee.

ASEAN To Be More Efficient For More Room On Tariff Negotiations -- Sri Mulyani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member states are focusing on eliminating distortions to be more efficient for more room on negotiations, as Washington expressed concerns about tariff and non-tariff barriers, says Indonesia Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati.

AIF Action Plan 2025-2028 To Elevate ASEAN’s Global Role -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Action Plan (2025-2028) will catapult ASEAN’s role as the global standard in governance and sustainable development, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

ASEAN Collectively Navigating One Of The Most Complex Periods In Recent History -- Abdul Rasheed

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is collectively navigating one of the most complex periods in recent history, from trade tariff and geopolitical tensions to climate challenges, as well as the tremendous pace of technological advancements and economic agility in respective economies.

ASEAN Emerges As A Central Player In Global Economy After Overcoming Series Of Adversities - PM Anwar

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN, which has faced a series of global uncertainties, has emerged from a quiet corner of the global economy to become central to it, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.