Perodua Launches First EV Involving Development Cost Of RM800 Mln, Local Expertise

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) today launched its first battery electric vehicle (EV), the QV-E, priced at RM80,000 (without insurance and excluding the battery), as part of its effort to develop a sustainable EV ecosystem.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Tracking Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, tracking  Friday’s Wall Street gains as the overall sentiment was bolstered by improving expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December, with many anticipating a further 25-basis-point reduction.

King Officiates At Maharani Freeport Launch

MUAR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim today officiated at the launch of Maharani Freeport located at the Maharani Energy Gateway (MEG) Complex in Tanjung Emas here.

Maharani Freeport To Create 45,000 Jobs, Strengthen Supply Chains - PM Anwar

MUAR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The launch of Maharani Freeport is expected to create thousands of job opportunities and boost Malaysia’s maritime logistics competitiveness and supply chain resilience, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

RKB Initiative Under MITI Boosts Access To Financing, Strengthens Aerospace Supply Chain

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform (RKB) initiative under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is already translating into tangible impact, improving service delivery, reducing red tape and fostering a more business-friendly environment.

Malaysia’s Services Account Surplus Marks Stronger Economic Rebound -- Perdasama

By Thivyamalini Ramalu

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The government’s recent achievement of a services account surplus marks a stronger momentum of recovery for Malaysia’s economy, driven by fiscal discipline, targeted subsidy measures, and more deliberate economic restructuring. 

PM Anwar’s African Visit Beefs Up Ties With Global South, Carving Out Pathways To New Markets

NAIROBI (Kenya), Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to three African countries in a continent which is increasingly being described as “young and fast” for its vibrant demographics and rising potential is a testament to Putrajaya’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Global South and positioning Malaysia strategically as a trusted partner in an increasingly multipolar world.

Removing Tariff On Kenyan Beef Aimed At Lowering Cost For Consumers - PM Anwar

By M. Saraswathi

NAIROBI, Nov 25 (Bernama) — The announcement to remove tariff on beef imports from Kenya is aimed at reducing the cost for Malaysian consumers, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

PM Anwar Departs For Home After Successful Three-country Visit To Africa

By M. Saraswathi

NAIROBI, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim departed for home today after the final leg of his three-country visit in Africa here, marking Malaysia’s renewed efforts to strengthen engagement with the continent.

Yinson On The Lookout For More Opportunities In Africa

From Saraswathi Muniappan

NAIROBI, Nov 24 (Bernama) — Yinson Holdings Bhd is looking for more business opportunities in Africa, after having operated in the region for more than three decades, said its chief executive officer Lim Chern Yuan.

Kenyan Businesses To Get Special Treatment - PM Anwar

From M. Saraswathi

NAIROBI, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Kenyan businesses will get special treatment from Malaysia on the grounds of friendship as well as the immense potential for trade between both countries, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

Malaysia Boosts Ties With Kenya, Scraps Tariffs On Latter's Agri Products

From M. Saraswathi

NAIROBI, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Kenya have agreed to elevate their long-standing bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, marking a historic milestone in the two nations’ 60-year diplomatic ties.