Petronas-Petrovietnam Cooperation Expected To Be Formalised In May -- PM Anwar

HANOI, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed hope that the cooperation between national oil company Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) in the maritime border area of both countries will be formalised in May this year.

Petronas, Petrovietnam To Boost Energy, RE Cooperation In Vietnam - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) – Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) will expedite cooperation in Vietnam’s energy sector, encompassing upstream and downstream activities, gas, and renewable energy (RE), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

ASEAN Must Expand Economic Zones At Member State Borders - Economist

By Ahmad Erwan Othman and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the chair of ASEAN 2025, needs to promote the establishment of cross-border economic zones among members to enhance economic potential among their neighbouring countries, similar to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) model.

ASEAN Must Build Resilient Supply Chains To Navigate Geostrategic Shifts – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 -- ASEAN must build a robust and resilient supply chain ecosystem within the region to withstand looming geostrategic challenges, such as the recent tariffs imposed by the United States and the counter-tariffs by those on the receiving end, said Prime Minister  Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

ASEAN Centrality Is A Privilege That Must Be Continuously Earned - PM Anwar 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN centrality is a privilege that the 10 member countries must continuously earn and sustain in a world increasingly defined by shifting geopolitical dynamics and diverse national interests, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

Tight Supply Concerns Drive Rubber Market To Close Higher

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today supported by concerns over tight supply due to wintering in natural rubber-producing regions coupled with gains in crude oil prices, said a dealer.

Malaysia-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Last Year Jumps 4.4 Pct To US$18.14 Bln - Ambassador

HANOI, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Bilateral trade between Malaysia and Vietnam last year jumped 4.4 per cent to US$18.14 billion (RM83.11 billion) from US$17.38 billion recorded in 2023, indicating improved trade activities between the two ASEAN member countries.

Singapore-based ST Telemedia Break Ground On First Data Centre In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Singapore-headquartered ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) today held a groundbreaking ceremony for its first data centre facility in Johor.

PM Anwar To Visit Vietnam, Deliver Keynote Address At 2nd ASEAN Future Forum

HANOI, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake a working visit to Vietnam where he will also deliver a keynote address at the 2nd ASEAN Future Forum on Wednesday.

Malaysia Eyes Zero CPO Exports As It Increases Production Of Downstream Products -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, 24 Feb (Bernama) --  The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (KPK) wants Malaysia to achieve zero export of crude palm oil (CPO) in the future by increasing the production of downstream products.

Craft Entrepreneur Wants To Promote Johor Batik

By Nur Fatin Mohmad Kadenen

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- A woman craft entrepreneur from Tangkak dreams of making Johor Batik, which features motifs representing the state's identity such as black pepper, pineapple, and gambier, recognised on the global stage.

Malaysia’s January 2025 Inflation Remains At 1.7 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rate remained at 1.7 per cent in January 2025, with the index points standing at 133.6 points compared to 131.4 points in the same month last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).