LATEST NEWS   Iran closed entire airspace following Israel attacks on Saturday - Mehr news agency | EPF membership saw unusual growth to 18.1 mln (2024: 16.2 mln) driven by the well-documented change in its contribution policy for migrant workers - CEO Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn | EPF membership saw unusual growth driven by the well-documented change in its contribution policy for migrant workers - CEO Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn | For 2025, EPF declared a dividend rate of 6.15 pct (2024: 6.3 pct) for both conventional and shariah saving accounts, with a total payout of RM79.6 bln - CEO Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn | 

ASEAN 2025

G20 Must Move Beyond Rhetoric To Address Global Trade Inequities - PM Anwar

From M. Saraswathi

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged G20 member states to move beyond rhetoric and take concrete steps to address longstanding global trade inequities, particularly those affecting countries in the Global South.

Climate Action: Investment, Technologies Critical To Safeguard Lives And Livelihoods -- PM Anwar 

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for decisive action that focuses on anticipatory investment, technological pragmatism and accelerated adaptation in the face of climate change.

ASEAN, African Union Ties Must Move Beyond Symbolism

From M. Saraswathi

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- ASEAN-African Union relations must move beyond symbolism and take shape through genuine, people-centred cooperation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PM Anwar To Highlight ASEAN Perspective At G20, Share Insights On Global Challenges

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to share ASEAN’s experiences and perspectives in addressing global uncertainty at the Group of 20 (G20) Summit in South Africa on Saturday (Nov 22).

ASEAN Cross-border QR Payment Surges To 12.9 Million Transactions In 1h 2025 -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- ASEAN cross-border Quick Response (QR) payment has surged, reaching 12.9 million transactions in the first half of 2025, said Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Malaysia-China Ties Not Affected By Trade Agreement With Other Nations -- DPM Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Any trade agreement signed with any country will not affect Malaysia’s sincere and enduring relationship with Beijing, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

ASEAN Must Act On Tariff Fallout With Clearer Trade Rules -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must address the immediate fallout from the rise in tariffs by defining the rules of origin more clearly, closing transhipment loopholes, and developing trade diversion safeguards, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Africa’s Rapid Growth A Hedge For Malaysia Against Geopolitical Uncertainties -- Academician

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The African continent’s rapid economic growth presents export opportunities for Malaysia to reduce reliance on traditional partners and possibly hedge itself against geopolitical uncertainties, University of Nottingham Malaysia assistant professor of business economics Dr Tan Chee Meng said.

ASEAN's Neutrality Offers Viable Platform For Trade, Investment With Major Economies -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s neutrality offers a rare, viable platform for trade, technology collaboration and investment with all major economic players, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Soft And Hardware Needed To Future-ready Energy System -- TNB

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- A secure, future-ready energy system is not just about physical infrastructure; intelligence, connectivity and the people who power it are equally important, Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s chief information officer Azlan Ahmad said.

Malaysia Needs Homegrown MNCs In Service, Manufacturing Sectors -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to grow its own multinational companies (MNCs) in the services and manufacturing sectors, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Minister Liew Chin Tong.

China's Railway Manufacturer Praises Malaysia's Welding Industry

From Rohani Mohd Ibrahim

PANZHIHUA (Sichuan, China), Nov 17 (Bernama) -- China’s railway products manufacturer has praised the high standards of Malaysia’s welding industry, saying that the level of expertise eliminates the need for the company to deploy its own technical team when exporting its rails to Malaysia.