New Tech Spend Fuels KPMC's Shift Towards Digital Hospital

By Mohd Noor Azeery Idris

KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 (Bernama) -- Kajang Plaza Medical Centre (KPMC), a local private healthcare provider, is actively investing in the latest medical technology (tech) as part of its digital transformation strategy to become a more patient-friendly hospital. 

PM Anwar's Russia Trip Seen As Gateway To Central Asian Halal Market

By Lucia Terey John

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent official visit to Russia is not only a strategic move to strengthen bilateral relations, but also a “gateway” for Malaysia to explore the halal industry in the European and Central Asian regions, according to an analyst.

ASEAN Urged To Close MSME Gaps To Unlock Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- A prominent Malaysian private sector official has urged ASEAN to prioritise strategies and policies that address the challenges facing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), to ensure the regional economy fully benefits from their potential.

ASEAN Urged To Unite On US Tariff Response – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN bloc should adopt a unified stance when negotiating retaliatory tariffs imposed by the United States (US) to ensure equitable benefits for all member states, said Putra Business School (PBS) MBA Programme Director Associate Professor Dr Ahmed Razman Abdul Latiff.

Australia Negotiating With Malaysia To Boost Halal Export Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) – Australia is negotiating with Malaysia on a strategic partnership to boost its halal meat export industry.

Bubbles O2 Plans Expansion Into MENA And ASEAN Markets To Fill Halal Product Gap

By Mohd Noor Azeery Idris

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (BERNAMA) -- Oxygenated mineral water company, Bubbles O2 Sdn Bhd, plans to penetrate the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and ASEAN markets, which have been identified as having a significant gap in halal product offerings.

Richiamo Coffee Aims To Expand Into 5–10 International Markets In Five Years

By Mohd Noor Azeery Idris

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysian coffee shop chain Richiamo Coffee Sdn Bhd, plans to expand internationally, targeting between five and 10 global markets within the next five years.

MICE Industry Can Generate RM76.8 Bln, Attract Over 25 Million Tourists In Conjunction With ASEAN Chair, VMY

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) — The business events industry or Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) is projected to record the arrival of more than 25 million international tourists and industry players with total revenue expected to reach RM76.8 billion in conjunction with Malaysia's ASEAN chairmanship this year and the implementation of Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) next year.

Malaysia Receives Sustained Interest From Us Investors - AmCham 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- There is sustained interest coming from the United States (US) companies looking to invest in Malaysia amidst the US-China trade tensions.  

Malaysia Committed To Drive DEFA Implementation As ASEAN Chair - Gobind

By Lucia Terey John

KUALA LUMPUR, April  17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as this year’s ASEAN chair, is committed to ensuring that the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) can be implemented in the near future, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Malaysia To Show Strong Leadership To Address US Tariff

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will demonstrate strong leadership and act responsibly within ASEAN to address the United States' latest tariff measures, said National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM) vice-president Datuk AT Kumararajah.

Canada Ramping Up Efforts To Expand Trade And Investment, Including With Malaysia -- Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Canada is intensifying its efforts to broaden its trade and investment footprint, including strengthening ties with Malaysia and seeking to penetrate new markets, said High Commissioner of Canada to Malaysia Jodi Robinson.