| LATEST NEWS | PM Anwar, Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov witnessed the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between Petronas and Turkmenistan authorities-- PMO | At 6 pm, the ringgit eased to 4.1340/1395 versus the US dollar from Thursday's close of 4.1145/1195 | The collaboration opens up space for more strategic engagements in future, including exploring the great potential of Turkmenistan's natural gas sector, which has among the world's largest gas reserves - PMO | Gabungan Kelab Media Malaysia (GKMM) state affiliates receive RM10,000, GKMM receive RM30,000 from Communications Ministry - Fahmi | The achievement comes as Malaysia and Turkmenistan mark 30 years of cooperation in the energy sector, which has been a key pillar of bilateral relations between the two countries -- PMO | |
KANGAR, May 28 (Bernama) — The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) has intensified the strategic development of the Malaysia–Thailand border area to attract high-value investments, while strengthening the northern region’s position as a new global supply chain hub based on the “China +1” strategy.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- A Malaysian strategic advisory firm is positioning itself as a bridge connecting Malaysia and the Russia-Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) market, aiming to unlock cross-border investment opportunities while strengthening Malaysia’s role as a strategic gateway into Southeast Asia.
By Wan Muhammad Aslah Wan Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has a strong foundation to lead the development of smart and sustainable energy in the ASEAN region, particularly through efforts to realise the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), said Malaysia’s Tenaga Nasional Bhd (National Energy Limited) senior chief strategy, regulatory and sustainability officer Muhamad Nazri Pazil.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM) expects Malaysian businesses to remain resilient despite mounting global economic uncertainties.
BUTTERWORTH, May 20 (Bernama) -- The establishment of the Cooperative Joint Committee (CJC) under the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle Joint Business Council (IMT-GT JBC) framework is set to strengthen cross-border cooperation and trade among cooperatives in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is looking forward to the conclusion of the Malaysia–Korea Free Trade Agreement (MKFTA), which is seen as a platform to deepen trade linkages between the two countries.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy visit from the president and chief executive officer of the United States-ASEAN Business Council (US-ABC), Ambassador (retired) Brian McFeeters and a delegation in conjunction with the 2026 Malaysia Business Mission.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should look into the financing aspects of the proposed framework for regional fuel-sharing mechanism before implementing it, said ASEAN Economic Club chairman Tan Sri Michael Yeoh.
KAZAN, May 13 (Bernama) -- Russia is seeking to deepen economic cooperation with Malaysia and ASEAN economies through sectors such as machinery manufacturing, industrial development, agriculture and halal industries at the 17th International Economic Forum “Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum 2026” from May 12-17.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
BANGKOK, May 13 (Bernama) -- ASEAN sees the current geopolitical and economic uncertainties affecting the aviation sector as an opportunity to deepen regional cooperation and accelerate long-pending aviation reforms, according to ASEAN Deputy Secretary-General for the ASEAN Economic Community Satvinder Singh.
HAIKOU (China), May 12 (Bernama) -- The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) must evolve beyond traditional tariff reductions and simple transhipment towards high-complexity trade and integrated supply chains.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia wants original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to collaborate with local vendors to level up the entire value chain and ecosystem via the new electric vehicle (EV) policy, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin.
