Cut Red Tape, Dismantle Non-Tariff Barriers To Unlock Full Potential Of Sub-Regional Groupings – Economists

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- ASEAN needs to double down on streamlining regulations and cutting red tape, including harmonising customs procedures, to unlock the full potential of sub-regional groupings.

Sub-regional Initiatives Such As IMT-GT, BIMP-EAGA Have Borne Fruit While Complementing Asean Economic Community Ambitions

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- Sub-regional initiatives such as the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) and the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) have not only borne fruit significantly but proven to be vital complements to the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in boosting trade, investment and regional connectivity.

BIMP-EAGA Summit A Vital Avenue to Deal With Global Challenges -- MinDA Secretary

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Summit serves as a vital and resilient platform for the four participating Southeast Asian countries to confront global challenges, particularly in the face of the United States tariff chaos.

BIMP-EAGA Fuels Trade, Investment And Energy Growth – Marcos Jr

By Karina Imran & Anas Abu Hassan 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The joint initiatives under the Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) have played a vital role in narrowing the development gap within the sub-region. 

ASEAN-GCC-China Summit Reflects Success In Reshaping Cooperation Amid Multipolar World

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described the  organisation of the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit, which will take place for the first time today, as a success in reshaping the cooperation framework in line with the realities of today's multipolar world.

Muara Port Explores Possible Cargo Handling Collaboration With Labuan Liberty Wharf 

LABUAN, April 29 (Bernama) -- A delegation from Muara Port Company Sdn Bhd (MPC), the operator of Brunei's principal seaport, has embarked on a working visit to the Labuan Liberty Wharf to explore potential collaboration in cargo handling operations with the island’s port authority.

Sub-Regional Development Will Make Southeast Asia More Economically Independent - Amir Hamzah

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The development of the Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Phillippines (BIMP) and East ASEAN Growth Area (EAGA) will not only benefit Sabah and Sarawak but contribute towards reinforcing Southeast Asia's economy, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, said today.

AirAsia Eyes 5 Mln Guest Arrivals To Sabah This Year

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Budget carrier AirAsia is expecting five million guest arrivals to Sabah through Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, and Tawau this year, up from the 3.7 million arrivals recorded in 2024.

DP World-Sabah Ports Partnership To Meet ASEAN’s Thirst For Seamless Seaborne Trade

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Sapangar Bay Container Port (SBCP), through the synergy between Dubai-based DP World Plc and Sabah Ports Sdn Bhd (SPSB), is poised to integrate into DP World’s global network, strategically enhancing its role within Southeast Asia’s archipelagoes and enabling it to leverage the region’s rapid export growth.

BIMP-EAGA Must Continue To Strengthen Cooperation To Address Development Gaps

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) must continue to strengthen cooperation and work closely together to address development gaps, said Sabah Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam.