4m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has stood firm in defending its halal standards during tariff-related negotiations with the United States, describing the process as complex and challenging, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
4m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s participation at Expo 2025 Osaka will spotlight the nation’s energy transition agenda, with Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) playing a pivotal role in projecting the country’s economic and industrial leadership on the global stage.
4m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) offers a vital platform to accelerate Malaysia’s transition towards a climate-resilient, innovation-driven future, securing the country’s position as a global leader in sustainable palm oil production, says the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)
5m ago
PETALING JAYA, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The World Islamic Tourism and Trade Expo (WITEX) and World Cultural and Arts Festival (WCAF) 2025 present significant opportunities to strengthen cooperation and boost the halal economy, Islamic tourism and creative industries in Southeast Asia, according to a senior aide of the Malaysian Prime Minister.
5m ago
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- MIMOS Services Sdn Bhd (MSSB), the commercial arm of MIMOS Bhd, will spearhead a series of strategic initiatives aimed at advancing Bangladesh’s semiconductor and high-technology sectors.
5m ago
OSAKA (Japan), Aug 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN has expressed its readiness to upgrade its free trade agreement (FTA) with Japan, signalling a desire to bring the decades-old pact into the modern economic era.
5m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The government will review the possibility of strengthening localisation requirements imposed on foreign investors to create a more resilient ecosystem in Malaysia, enabling local companies to benefit from spillover effects.
5m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) — A total of 1,533 furniture projects have been approved with an investment value amounting to RM11.62 billion as of March this year, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Liew Chin Tong.
5m ago
By Nor Baizura Basri & Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which aims to drive sustainable growth based on value creation across all sectors, involves RM611 billion in investments to ensure the success of the five-year plan, with RM430 billion being the government’s development allocation.
5m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s position as an emerging regional economic powerhouse remains intact, as does its commitment to deepen economic integration, such as in the area of finance, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
6m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- The High Commission of Malaysia in New Zealand has expressed its full support for Usanita group’s mission to empower Malaysian women entrepreneurs to expand into international markets, particularly in the Australasian region.
6m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visits to Italy, France, and Brazil have strengthened Malaysia’s international standing as a strategic trade partner and opened doors to new global markets and investment opportunities.