Implement Comprehensive Strategy To Attract Semiconductor, High-tech Industries To Malaysia - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should implement a comprehensive strategy to attract semiconductor and high-tech industries to the country, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Semiconductor Diplomacy To Become Strategic Pillar Of Policy Framework -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The National Investment Council (MPN) meeting has agreed that semiconductor diplomacy should become one of the strategic pillars of the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) policy framework, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Ringgit In Right Direction Despite Uncertainties Caused By US Trade War - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is moving in the right direction despite the uncertainties caused by the United States’ (US) trade war, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Malaysia Can Drive ASEAN-China Synergies In Achieving Asian Century - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) — Malaysia could drive ASEAN-China synergies to achieve the Asian Century, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Grab Delivered RM9.9 Bln To Malaysia’s GDP In 2023 -- EconWorks

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Grab’s on-demand services, including ride-hailing and delivery, contributed RM9.9 billion to the Malaysian economy in 2023, according to a new report by local economics consultancy firm EconWorks.

ASEAN Must Prioritise Regional Interests Amid Global Geopolitical Shifts – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) – Member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must prioritise the bloc’s collective over any members’ ties to any superpower or alternative grouping, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Rubber Market Lower Amid US Trade Tariff Concerns

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower on Monday, pressured by weaker signals from regional futures markets amid ongoing concerns over increased United States (US) trade tariffs, said a dealer.

Local Semiconductor Industry Benefits From US-China Trade Tensions – MSIA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian semiconductor industry stands to benefit from the impact of United States (US) restrictions on China, said Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) president Datuk Wong Siew Hai.

Malaysia-ASEAN Relationship With China Should Be Based On Mutual Respect, Trust - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and ASEAN's relationship with China should continue to be built on mutual respect and trust, particularly when it comes to driving high-value industries, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainable development, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia Remains Non-Aligned, Will Not Be Drawn Into Power Rivalries -- PM Anwar 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s position is clear that it remains non-aligned and will not be drawn into great power rivalries, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

ASEAN Must Move Beyond Traditional Trade And Investment Figures -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must move beyond traditional trade and investment figures and focus on a partnership that is transformational and future-oriented, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

Halal Logistics: A Valuable Opportunity For Malaysia

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) – Malaysia must spearhead the development of a comprehensive halal logistics ecosystem by pushing for the establishment of a first-ever global private standard in logistics.