KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The African continent’s rapid economic growth presents export opportunities for Malaysia to reduce reliance on traditional partners and possibly hedge itself against geopolitical uncertainties, University of Nottingham Malaysia assistant professor of business economics Dr Tan Chee Meng said.
By M. Saraswathi
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will make a landmark visit to Ethiopia as Malaysia is set to intensify engagement with the African continent through the headquarters of the African Union in the country’s capital, Addis Ababa.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysians travelling abroad and foreign visitors in Malaysia during the first half (1H) of 2025 made 11.8 million cross-border QR payment transactions worth RM967 million.
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- The leadership of the Malaysian Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Labuan chapter (DPIM WP Labuan) has been re-elected unopposed at its annual general meeting (AGM) this year.
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, July 25 (Bernama) -- The Borneo Flora Festival (BFF) 2025, which officially begins tomorrow, is already generating significant economic spillover across Labuan, with thousands of visitors arriving for the five-day floral and cultural celebration.
PUTRAJAYA, June 26 (Bernama) — The government will grant a Sales and Service Tax (SST) exemption for certain imported fruits, including apples and oranges, following public feedback regarding prices of local and imported fruits, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
PUTRAJAYA, June 24 (Bernama) -- The phased development of Kota MADANI in Precinct 19, Putrajaya — a government quarters project — is set to begin in the third quarter (3Q) of this year, with an estimated total cost of RM4 billion.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The Federal Territories (FT) Ministry has proposed the establishment of a Kuala Lumpur (KL)-Shanghai Green Urban Compact to strengthen climate action and enhance cooperation between the two cities.
LABUAN, April 11 (Bernama) -- Labuan’s inaugural Borneo Flora Festival (BFF) 2025, to be held on July 26-30, is expected to significantly boost the local economy.
LABUAN, April 10 (Bernama) -- Labuan is emerging as a strong contender to become a major tuna port hub for Southeast Asia, thanks to its strategic location, deep-water harbour and the presence of key government agencies that support fisheries and export operations.
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, March 21 (Bernama) -- The proposed Labuan’s Phase 1 Waterfront development is set to drive economic growth and provide significant spillover benefits to the island, according to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Assoc Prof Dr Romzi Ationg.
LABUAN, March 15 (Bernama) -- Labuan, the Malaysian international business and financial hub, is set for a significant transformation with the proposed RM38 million Waterfront Development Project (Phase 1) to generate economic benefits and enhance tourism offerings in the island federal territory.
