Malaysia Can Be Catalyst For ASEAN-China Semiconductor, Infrastructure Integration - Economist

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram 

BEIJING, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia holds a strong potential to serve as a regional catalyst in semiconductor innovation and infrastructure connectivity, offering a strategic gateway for enhanced ASEAN-China economic integration. 

Malaysia, China To Boost Cooperation In Rail Industry

PUTRAJAYA, April 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and China have agreed to strengthen and advance the railway industry through comprehensive cooperation, including rail industry development, sharing of best practices and joint project implementation.

Malaysia, China To Deepen Strategic Cooperation In Four Key Sectors 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and China will deepen economic cooperation by focusing on four key sectors — the digital, green, blue, and tourism economies — with efforts aimed at enhancing integration across industrial, supply, value, data, and talent chains.

CIMB’s Visa Debit Card First In Malaysia To Offer Transport-related Benefits

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- CIMB Bank Bhd and CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd (CIMB) have introduced Malaysia’s first transport-related debit card benefits via the CIMB Visa Debit Card.

President Xi’s Visit To Malaysia Signals Stronger Malaysia-China Ties, Boosts Economic Prospects - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The visit of China's President Xi Jinping to Malaysia highlights China's commitment to strengthening ties with ASEAN, advancing regional cooperation, and deepening the bilateral relations between Malaysia and China. 

New Cross-Border Bridge Project Aligns With ASEAN's Economic Goal -- Secretary-General

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The construction of the second bridge project connecting Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, and Sungai Golok, Narathiwat is a significant step towards strengthening regional connectivity and economic integration within ASEAN, said ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn.

ECRL Completes Excavation Of 38 Tunnels Ahead Of Schedule, Marks Key Milestone

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has completed excavation works for 38 tunnels along its rail alignment, following two recent breakthroughs in Selangor earlier this week.

Phase 1 Of Perlis Inland Port To Handle 300,000 TEU Annually, Set For Completion By 3Q - Loke

PADANG BESAR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Phase 1 of the Perlis Inland Port (PIP) project in Chuping, which is expected to be completed in the third quarter (3Q) of this year, is capable of handling 300,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) of containers annually.

Unlocking Intra-ASEAN Investment Opportunities Key To Regional Integration -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Intra-ASEAN investment opportunities remain largely untapped and significant efforts are still needed to achieve regional regulatory alignment, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Abdul Ghaffour.

Malaysia's Construction Work Done Value Up 20.2 Pct In 2024 At RM158.8 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The value of construction work done in Malaysia in 2024 grew by 20.2 per cent to RM158.8 billion, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

NX Vietnam Enhances Rail Freight Services With Consolidation For Small-lot Shipments

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Nippon Express (Vietnam) Co Ltd (NX Vietnam) has commenced a consolidation service to enhance its rail freight services on Vietnam's North-South Railway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Malakoff Completes Acquisition Of ZEC Solar, TJZ Suria

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Malakoff Corporation Bhd has completed its acquisition of ZEC Solar Sdn Bhd and TJZ Suria Sdn Bhd.