Malaysia Has Clarified To China On ART - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has sent a delegation to China to provide information and clarification regarding the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Malaysia and the United States, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz today.

Tengku Zafrul’s Legacy Marked By Continued Fervour To Scale Up Malaysia’s Trade Competitiveness

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) – Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz not only leaves behind a legacy marked by a continued fervour to scale up Malaysia’s global competitiveness in trade and industry but showed remarkable leadership in being able to lower tariff rates to a more palatable level imposed by the United States.

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.

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.

ASEAN Must Deepen Intra-regional Trade To Stay Competitive - Singapore Foreign Minister

From Hasnah Jusid

SINGAPORE, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must strengthen intra-regional trade and enhance economic connectivity to adapt to a rapidly changing global landscape, said Singapore’s Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.

Labuan FSA DG: Info Sharing, Innovation Vital To Combat Money Laundering

LABUAN, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Information sharing, innovation, and technology-driven compliance are the pillars of a robust anti-money laundering (AML) regime and for Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (IBFC) to be a trusted financial market, said Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) director-general Affendi Rashdi.

Bhutan Eyes Stronger Trade Ties With Malaysia By 2027-2028

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Bhutan is considering pursuing a free trade agreement (FTA) with Malaysia as it sees strong potential to expand exports by 2027 or 2028.

WE2025 Serves As Platform For Malaysia, Kosovo To Deepen Trade Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The second day of WE2025: Future in Motion: Women in Trade, Investment and Leadership saw closer engagement between Malaysia and Kosovo, focusing on opportunities to foster economic cooperation between the two countries.

MITI Urges MSMEs To Accelerate Smart Tech And Automation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The government, through the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), is urging local firms, particularly micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), to accelerate adoption of smart technology and automation to boost efficiency, competitiveness, and value-added output.

Malaysia, Singapore To Set Up Committee To Strengthen Bilateral Coordination And Drive JS-SEZ

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 25 (Bernama) – Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to establish the Johor–Singapore Cooperation Ministerial Committee (JSCMC), replacing the Joint Ministerial Committee for Iskandar Malaysia (JMCIM).

Malaysia Secures Export Sales Worth RM432.18 Mln At Saudi Build 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25  (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has secured impressive sales totalling RM432.18 million at the 35th Saudi Build 2025, comprising RM251.26 million from the Malaysia Pavilion and RM180.92 million from business-matching sessions.

PM Anwar’s African Visit Beefs Up Ties With Global South, Carving Out Pathways To New Markets

NAIROBI (Kenya), Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to three African countries in a continent which is increasingly being described as “young and fast” for its vibrant demographics and rising potential is a testament to Putrajaya’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Global South and positioning Malaysia strategically as a trusted partner in an increasingly multipolar world.