1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) secured RM13.4 billion in realised investments for 2024, a 56 per cent growth from 2023’s RM8.6 billion.
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By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The government's move to raise the salaries of civil servants and the minimum wage is set to positively impact the retail and travel sectors, which rely heavily on consumer spending.
1y ago
DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 20 (Bernama) -- As the Chair of ASEAN in 2025, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to amplify the 10-member bloc’s collective voice on the global stage during his attendance at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Summit 2025 in Davos.
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GEORGE TOWN, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- Eleganz Lifestyle Sdn Bhd, part of Autolifestyle Group, today officially opened its first Proton e.MAS electric vehicle (EV) showroom in Penang, marking a significant milestone in the company's transition towards sustainable mobility.
1y ago
From D.Arul Rajoo
LONDON, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) sets the stage for greater growth in trade, investment, and the exchange of knowledge and know-how between Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK), but hard work lies ahead.
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From D. Arul Rajoo
LONDON, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted the success of the MADANI Economy Framework, which was launched in 2023, during his lecture at the London School of Economics (LSE) today.
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From D.Arul Rajoo
LONDON, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- As chair of ASEAN in 2025, Malaysia will seek to rejuvenate key mechanisms like the ASEAN Plus Three and the East Asia Summit (EAS), both of which have been celebrated for their convening power but remain underutilised, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
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GEORGE TOWN, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) is preparing three in-depth studies to present to ASEAN governments on the ASEAN IPO Prospectus, one of the 12 initiatives unveiled today.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are urged to adopt eco-friendly practices, invest in green technologies and integrate renewable energy (RE) into their operations, enabling them to drive innovation in sustainable mobility.
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PETALING JAYA, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s property development sector holds great potential for the future, but its success hinges on the significance of strategic collaborations, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.
1y ago
PETALING JAYA, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) government’s potential restrictions on artificial intelligence (AI) chip exports will not affect existing data centres in Malaysia, according to Deputy Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- AM Best Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Andrea Keenan, is set to deliver a presentation titled “Innovation is in Insurance’s DNA” at the 18th India Rendezvous, scheduled for Jan 20 to 22 at the JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu in Mumbai, India.