Anwar To Make Landmark Visit To Ethiopia, Intensify Ties With African Union

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will make a landmark visit to Ethiopia as Malaysia is set to intensify engagement with the African continent through the headquarters of the African Union in the country’s capital, Addis Ababa.

SBC Medical Partners BLEZ To Bring Japanese-Quality Aesthetic Medicine To Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Inc has entered a consulting agreement with Thailand-based BLEZ ASIA Co Ltd as part of its strategy to expand into the rapidly growing Thai aesthetic medicine market.

Malaysia’s Current Account To Strengthen - Kenanga 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s current account position is set to improve with tailwinds strengthening through 2025-2026 and a higher projected surplus of 1.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) versus 1.4 per cent previously.

World’s First Agentic Tourism Protocol Launched At TOURISE Summit 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The Agentic Tourism Initiative was launched at the inaugural TOURISE Summit, unveiling the world’s first Agentic Protocol for Tourism, a universal digital framework designed to transform every stage of the traveller’s journey.

BNM Sees Full-year 2025 GDP Growth At Upper End Of Forecast Range

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) expects the full-year gross domestic product (GDP) growth to be at the upper end of its forecast range of 4.0 per cent to 4.8 per cent, said governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Labuan To Benefit From International Cruise Calls - Labuan Port Authority

LABUAN, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Labuan is poised to gain long-term economic and tourism benefits from international cruise ships calling at its port.

Malaysia's Economy Expands 5.2 Pct In 3Q Sustained By Domestic Demand, Exports - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy expanded by 5.2 per cent in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025) against 4.4 per cent in 2Q 2025, driven by sustained domestic demand and higher net exports, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Proton’s EV Contribution To LPNS Boosts Green Tourism Efforts - Aminuddin

NILAI, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The contribution of a Proton e.MAS 7 electric vehicle (EV) to the Negeri Sembilan Tourism Board (LPNS) by the national car maker reinforces the state’s image as a green and sustainable tourism destination ahead of Visit Negeri Sembilan Year 2026 (TMNS2026). 

MITI 3Q Report Highlights Strong Export, Digital Investment Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy continues to demonstrate strong resilience, with positive growth seen in exports and digital investments under the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030.

Khazanah Invested Over RM4 Bln In Desaru Coast And Legoland Malaysia - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd, through its wholly owned subsidiary Destination Resorts and Hotels Sdn Bhd, has invested over RM4 billion in the development of Johor’s Desaru Coast and Legoland Malaysia Resort, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

TOURISE Catalyses US$113 Bln In Global Tourism Investments At Inaugural Summit 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- TOURISE, the global platform shaping a new horizon for tourism, announced that it has catalysed investment portfolios worth US$113 billion at its inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh. (US$1=RM4.12)

9 Air To Launch Haikou-Penang Charter Flights On Nov 18

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Chinese low-cost carrier 9 Air will launch a charter direct flight route between Haikou, Hainan and Penang beginning Nov 18, further strengthening air connectivity between the two destinations.