Melaka Unemployment Rate Down To 1.8 Pct In Q4 2024 - Ab Rauf

MELAKA, May 18 (Bernama) -- The unemployment rate in Melaka for the fourth quarter (Q4) of last year dropped to 1.8 per cent, down from 2.6 per cent in 2023, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said.

Maritime Sector Not Immune To Tariff War, With Small Firms Facing Potential Death Blow

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s maritime sector, including its ports, is not immune to the fallout from the tariff war, which can potentially deal a death blow to small companies if the cost of shipping cargo increases exorbitantly.

ECERDC Facilitates RM1 Bln In Committed Investments In Terengganu As Of 1Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) has facilitated RM1 billion in committed investments in Terengganu as of the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025). 

MIDA, FMM, Bintang Capital Team Up To Launch Fund To Transform Malaysia's Semiconductor Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM), and Bintang Capital Partners Bhd have joined forces to introduce the Bintang Semiconductor Impact Fund I (BSIF I) to revolutionise Malaysia’s semiconductor industry. 

Seven Shows, One Creative Hub: HKTDC Puts Hong Kong In The Spotlight

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is staging seven mega events, spanning lifestyle products and the licensing sector, this month, spotlighting Hong Kong's role as a creative and innovation hub.

FT Ministry Proposes KL-Shanghai Partnership To Strengthen Climate Action

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The Federal Territories (FT) Ministry has proposed the establishment of a Kuala Lumpur (KL)-Shanghai Green Urban Compact to strengthen climate action and enhance cooperation between the two cities.

Sub-Regional Development Will Make Southeast Asia More Economically Independent - Amir Hamzah

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The development of the Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Phillippines (BIMP) and East ASEAN Growth Area (EAGA) will not only benefit Sabah and Sarawak but contribute towards reinforcing Southeast Asia's economy, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, said today.

Strengthen ASEAN Centrality To Withstand US Tariff Shock – Don

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- As the United States, under President Donald Trump, moves to reshape the global trading system to its advantage, Malaysia's role as ASEAN chair in 2025 will be critical in charting the bloc’s next stage of economic growth.

LTAT To Reduce Strategic Asset Holdings To 35 Pct Under Project Earth

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) plans to reduce its strategic asset holdings from 56 per cent to 35 per cent under ‘Project Earth’ over the next three years to lower exposure while retaining control.

MIFF Drives Malaysia’s Furniture Industry Growth - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) has been instrumental in shaping and elevating Malaysia’s furniture industry, Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said.

KPK Aims For RM14 Bln In Wooden Furniture Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) aims to achieve RM14 billion in wooden furniture exports, accounting for 50 per cent of Malaysia’s RM28 billion timber export target by 2025. 

Paris Baguette Goes Big In Malaysia With New Halal Bakery Factory

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- SPC Group’s newly established halal-certified food hub in Johor is set to play a pivotal role in the company’s global expansion while reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a key player in the international halal food industry.