ASEAN Maintains FDI Strength Despite Global Uncertainties - Tengku Zafrul

By Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Despite ongoing global uncertainties, ASEAN has continued to retain its unique strength, attracting robust foreign direct investments (FDI) particularly in sectors such as digitalisation, sustainable energy, high-value manufacturing and financial services.

ASEAN To Revive Stagnant Intra-regional Trade, Says Tengku Zafrul

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- ASEAN will intensify efforts to deepen regional economic integration and revive intra-regional trade, which has remained stagnant at about 20 to 22 per cent amid an increasingly volatile and uncertain global trading landscape.

Preparatory Senior Economic Officials Meet Sets Agenda To Strengthen Resilience

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The Preparatory Senior Economic Officials’ meeting (Prep-SEOM) has concluded, setting the agenda to deliberate on strengthening regional economic resilience and adopting forward-looking strategies by the bloc's 10-member countries’ ministers.

Findings, Recommendations From ASEAN Geoeconomic Task Force To Be Presented Ahead Of 47th ASEAN Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The findings and recommendations of the ASEAN Geoeconomics Task Force (AGTF) will be presented and deliberated collectively during a proposed joint session of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers and ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) prior to the 47th ASEAN Summit this October.

ASEAN Geoeconomics Task Force To Kick Off Series Of AEM Meetings On Monday

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting (AEM) and Related Meetings began this morning to deliberate on advancing regional economic integration and addressing key trade and investment issues.

MIHAS 2025 Set To Achieve RM4.5 Bln Sales Target — MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2025 is set to achieve its RM4.5 billion sales target, based on the preliminary results from its flagship International Sourcing Programme (INSP), according to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE). 

Malaysia Stands Firm On Halal Standards In US Tariff Talks -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has stood firm in defending its halal standards during tariff-related negotiations with the United States, describing the process as complex and challenging, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia Agrees To Exempt Some Palestinian Food Products From Duties -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has agreed in principle to exempt some Palestinian agricultural and food products from customs duties, the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said.

MITI To Commence FTA Talks With GCC By The End Of The Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will commence the first round of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in December, said MITI secretary-general  Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob today. 

MITI Vows To Build High-tech Careers For Youth – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is intensifying efforts to drive systematic reindustrialisation in support of Malaysia’s goal of becoming a high-income nation, said its minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

MITI Receives Over 40 Proposals For Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR,  Sept 12 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has received more than 40 proposals from industry players for the upcoming Budget 2026.

Israel’s Attack Has No Direct Impact On Malaysia’s Trade, Oil Industry - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Israel's attack on Qatar has no direct impact on Malaysia, especially on the oil industries and trade, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.