57th ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting Set To Advance Groundwork For ASEAN-Canada FTA - Economist

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting (AEM) and Related Meetings here are set to advance the groundwork for the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA), focusing on cementing rules of origin and digital trade protocols.

ASEAN-China Talks To Centre On Trade Resilience - Analyst 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- China, one of ASEAN’s dialogue partners, is expected to highlight supply chain resilience, digital economy cooperation, green transition and trade facilitation at the ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) 2025.

TM Joins Consortium To Develop Cable System Connecting ASEAN Nations To Japan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) is collaborating with Meta, SoftBank Corp, IPS Inc, PT XLSmart Telecom Sejahtera Tbk, and NEC Corporation in developing the Candle submarine cable system which connects ASEAN countries to Japan.

Press Visits World’s Tallest Bridge In China Before Opening

GUIZHOU (CHINA), Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Suspended 625 metres above a deep canyon, China’s newest bridge left journalists from eight countries in awe. The Huajiang Gorge Bridge, now nearing completion, links Guanling County in Anshun City with Zhenfeng County in Qianxinan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province.

Govt Collecting State Forestry Data For FAO Submission Next Year – Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The government is currently collecting forestry data from all state governments to be submitted as updated information to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) next year, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Sime Darby Property Launches New Logo, Reaffirms 50-Year Legacy In Property Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Property Bhd today launched a new logo, reaffirming its role as a trusted leader and nation builder with a legacy spanning over 50 years in property development.

Beibu Gulf Port Eyes More Investment In Malaysia After Kuantan Port Success

By Rohani Mohd Ibrahim

NANNING (China), Sept 17 (Bernama) -- China’s Guangxi Beibu Gulf International Port Group Co Ltd is expected to make further investment in Malaysia soon, following the success of its investment in Kuantan in 2013. 

RM3.5 bln GDV KLK Techpark Set To Create 20,000 Jobs

IPOH, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLK) TechPark integrated industrial hub in Tanjong Malim, with a gross development value (GDV) of RM3.5 billion, is expected to create about 20,000 jobs across various skill levels.

Pansar Bags RM216.99 Mln Design, Build Highway Contract In Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Pansar Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Perbena Emas Sdn Bhd has received a letter of acceptance from the Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) Sarawak to design and build a proposed Serian-Gedong-Samarahan dual carriageway highway worth RM216.99 million.

MIDA Connects Capital With Ideas To Power Malaysia’s Economic Transformation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has reinforced its pivotal role in advancing Malaysia’s bid to be ASEAN’s hub for innovation, sustainability and advanced industries by linking businesses with investors via its Investment Pitching Day 2025.

BNM Keeps OPR Steady, Signals Confidence In Economy – Economist

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged signals confidence that the current economic environment is conducive to supporting growth without risking overheating or financial imbalances, said an economist. 

13MP Allocates RM93.9 Bln For Development In Less Developed States

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) sets the direction for the country's economic development by focusing on reducing regional disparities and driving strategic investments.