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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysian firms face hurdles in meeting environmental, sustainable and governance (ESG) standards due to capability, capacity, and investment challenges, an expert said.
KOTA TINGGI, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has deployed 27 units of the Proton e.MAS 7, Malaysia’s first national electric vehicle (EV) as the official transport for the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Retreat in Desaru.
By Ahmad Erwan Othman and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab
KOTA TINGGI, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the chair of ASEAN 2025, needs to promote the establishment of cross-border economic zones among members to enhance economic potential among their neighbouring countries, similar to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) model.
KOTA TINGGI, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The two-day Preparatory Senior Economic Officials' Meeting (Prep-SEOM) for the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Retreat kicked off in Desaru today, setting the stage for the retreat on Feb 28.
By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab and Mohd Khairi Idham Amran
KOTA TINGGI, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Retreat, set for Friday in Desaru, is expected to see all member states endorsing the 18 Priority Economic Deliverables (PEDs) and reviewing progress on the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030.
KOTA TINGGI, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The End-Term Review of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2025 was among the matters discussed at the The 47th High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Economic Integration (HLTF-EI).
By Mohd Khairi Idham Amran and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab
KOTA TINGGI, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia takes on the ASEAN chairmanship in 2025, it is confident that Timor-Leste will be a "very good new member" to the regional bloc, said the secretary-general of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob.
KOTA TINGGI, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The 47th High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Economic Integration (HLTF-EI) that convenes for the second day today underscores the need for ASEAN to accelerate efforts in deepening intra-regional trade and investment to bolster economic resilience.
KOTA TINGGI, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Economic Integration (HLTF-EI) has made significant progress in several key areas, particularly in advancing key regional priorities.
KOTA TINGGI, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The 12th Working Group-ASEAN Economic Community (WG-AEC) Meeting concluded today after convening for two days at the Desaru Coast Conference Centre, near here.
KOTA TINGGI, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- The 12th Working Group-ASEAN Economic Community (WG-AEC) Meeting kickstarted today ahead of the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Retreat, which is scheduled to take place on Feb 28.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s investment landscape in 2024 has once again showcased its resilience and adaptability, with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) at the forefront of driving economic growth through strategic investments, human capital development, digital and green economy initiatives.
