World Bank: Malaysia Shows Strong Progress In Reducing Poverty, Must Now Focus On Inclusive Growth

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The World Bank has commended Malaysia for its strong progress in reducing poverty, particularly hardcore poverty, while noting that further improvements in education and health outcomes are crucial to support inclusive and equitable growth.

MIDA Welcomes Tengku Zafrul's Appointment As Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has welcomed the appointment of Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz as its new chairman with immediate effect. 

Tengku Zafrul Appointed As MIDA Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Former Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz has been appointed as Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman effective today.

Bursa Malaysia Slips At Midday On Selective Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia slipped in morning trade on profit-taking in selected heavyweights, led by financial services, industrial products and services, and telecommunications and media sectors.

JLG Eyes RM40 Bln Investment From Second Phase Of Data Centre Project In IBTEC

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- JLand Group Sdn Bhd (JLG) has targeted investments of about RM40 billion within the next three years for the second phase of its data centre development project known as StepWest.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Improved Regional Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index sustained its uptrend but closed off its intraday high as investor sentiment continued to improve amid broad gains across major Asian markets, said an analyst.

China Signals Interest In Strengthening Trade And Investment, Proposes MoU -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- China has signalled its intention to deepen trade and investment cooperation with Malaysia by proposing a memorandum of understanding (MoU), following recent discussions in Beijing on the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Zafrul’s Industrial Master Plan A Sweeping Vision For Local Companies To Be Global Contenders

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin & Nur Aiman Najwa Dzamae

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz ends his term as Investment, Trade and Industry Minister today, leaving behind a sweeping vision for Malaysia's future, where companies from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to major players can rise to become global contenders.

Sarawak Wants To Be Involved In The SALAM Project

KUCHING, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Sarawak's Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi hopes the federal government can provide space for the state’s telecommunications companies to be involved in the implementation of the MADANI Submarine Cable Connection (SALAM) project.

PM Anwar To Announce Tengku Zafrul’s New Position On Dec 3

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, who will end his duties as Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry effective tomorrow, will be appointed to a new position.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday, CI Up 1.09 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher today, with the key index rising 1.09 per cent, in line with the mostly higher performance in regional markets ahead of several key data releases.

Perodua Launches First EV Involving Development Cost Of RM800 Mln, Local Expertise

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) today launched its first battery electric vehicle (EV), the QV-E, priced at RM80,000 (without insurance and excluding the battery), as part of its effort to develop a sustainable EV ecosystem.