News In Brief: Sept 19, 2024
News In Brief: Sept 19, 2024
| LATEST NEWS | Targeted RON95 petrol subsidy cap for e-hailing and gig workers maintained at 800 litres - PM Anwar | Malaysia is still a centre very actively attracting investments despite the world facing turmoil and conflicts -- PM Anwar | BUDI95 individual quota temporarily adjusted from 300 litres to 200 litres per month effective April 1 - PM Anwar | West Asia conflict: Sabah, Sarawak to continue enjoying subsidised diesel at RM2.15 per litre despite price surge - PM Anwar | PM Anwar hopes the public understands that the reduction of the BUDI RON95 subsidy quota was made after careful consideration | |
News In Brief: Sept 19, 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The Knowledge Hub (KH) session organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2024 is crucial for local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in shaping their export strategies, as they often operate with a domestic focus and limited resources.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) has allocated more than RM0.5 million to help potential entrepreneurs participate in international exposition in the country to expand their businesses.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The Halal Development Corporation (HDC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), is studying and formulating new incentives to boost foreign investment in the halal industry.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The International Sourcing Programme (INSP) organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2024 has been a success, with the virtual segment having achieved RM347 million in sales to date.
LONDON, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Modern-day Islamic finance began to gain a foothold in Malaysia in 1963 with the establishment of the Hajj Pilgrims Savings Corporation (now known as Lembaga Tabung Haji), which is central to the transformation of a Shariah-based financial system in Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Al'Ard, a Palestinian olive oil-based health product brand has made history with its achievement of sending RM50 million to Palestine during its 10 years of operation in Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Brazil will enhance collaboration to tap the extensive global halal market which is anticipated to generate US$3 trillion (US$1=RM4.253) next year, said Agriculture and Food Security Deputy Minister Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup.
IPOH, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The Perak state government, through the Perak State Agricultural Development Corporation (Perak SADC), has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Pakistani halal gelatine manufacturer Leiner Gelatine Sdn Bhd to grow the state’s halal gelatine industry.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia planned to expand the recognition of the halal certification issued by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) from more countries through diplomatic halal cooperation, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is showcasing halal-friendly products from 18 Taiwanese companies at the Taiwan Pavilion during the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS 2024), held from Sept 17-20, 2024.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship next year presents an excellent opportunity for the country to expand and strengthen trade relations, not only with ASEAN members but also with neighbouring ASEAN Plus countries, according to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).