ASEAN Must Prioritise Regional Interests Amid Global Geopolitical Shifts – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) – Member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must prioritise the bloc’s collective over any members’ ties to any superpower or alternative grouping, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Local Semiconductor Industry Benefits From US-China Trade Tensions – MSIA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian semiconductor industry stands to benefit from the impact of United States (US) restrictions on China, said Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) president Datuk Wong Siew Hai.

Malaysia-ASEAN Relationship With China Should Be Based On Mutual Respect, Trust - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and ASEAN's relationship with China should continue to be built on mutual respect and trust, particularly when it comes to driving high-value industries, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainable development, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia Remains Non-Aligned, Will Not Be Drawn Into Power Rivalries -- PM Anwar 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s position is clear that it remains non-aligned and will not be drawn into great power rivalries, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

ASEAN Must Move Beyond Traditional Trade And Investment Figures -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must move beyond traditional trade and investment figures and focus on a partnership that is transformational and future-oriented, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

Dialog Halts Malic Acid Project In Pahang, Writes Off RM90.7 Mln in 2Q FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Dialog Group Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Dialog Malic Acid Sdn Bhd has discontinued its malic acid project in Gebeng, Pahang, with total capital expenditure incurred to date of RM90.7 million been written off in the second quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 (2Q FY2025).

DeepSeek Can Drive AI Adoption In Malaysia, Attracting Global Investors - Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- DeepSeek presents new opportunities for financial investors looking to support the next wave of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven businesses in Malaysia that go beyond just technology, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

KL Rubber Market Ends Higher On NR Supply Concerns

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, supported by persistent concerns over the natural rubber (NR) supply shortage as the wintering season approaches, amid mixed signals from regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Only One Raises 100 Mln Japanese Yen To Expand Custom Travel, Hotel Ventures

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Tokyo-headquartered Only One Corp, a travel agency specialising in bespoke journeys, has successfully raised 100 million Japanese yen through over 20 individual investors. (100 Japanese yen = RM2.92)

InDrive Aims To Exceed 40,000 Registered Drivers In Malaysia By End-2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- InDrive, the global mobility and urban services platform, expects to exceed 40,000 registered drivers in Malaysia by the end of 2025. 

Binastra Bags RM250.37 Mln Data Centre Construction Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Binastra Corp Bhd’s (Binastra) wholly-owned subsidiary Binastra Builders Sdn Bhd has bagged a RM250.37 million data centre construction project in Cyberjaya, Selangor from MYT DC3 Sdn Bhd.

ASEAN To See US$100 Bln Boost To GDP With Increased EO Data Adoption -- Report

SINGAPORE, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The increased adoption of Earth Observation (EO) data across Southeast Asia is estimated to contribute an additional US$100 billion to the region’s gross domestic product (GDP) cumulatively from 2023 to 2030, according to a report launched today.