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.

Malaysia's Manufacturing PMI Slightly Higher At 48.8 In May 2025 -- S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia manufacturing purchasing manager’s index (PMI) inched up to 48.8 in May, compared to 48.6 in April, signalling a sustained, though softer moderation in operating conditions. 

Train Young Sabahans To Become Highly Skilled In O&G Sector – PM Anwar

KOTA KINABALU, May 30 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged oil and gas (O&G) industry players to play a role in training more young Sabahans, both at the university level and through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes, to address the sector’s workforce needs.

ASEAN Green Initiatives Can Generate Additional US$300 Bln By 2030 - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- ASEAN could generate an additional US$300 billion annually in green revenues and unlock up to US$1.5 trillion in new value by 2030 with advancing green investments and cross-border collaboration in regional power grids, carbon markets, and clean energy incentives  (US$1=RM4.23).

JCorp Actively Redefining Johor’s Economic Architecture

By Mohd Khairi Idham Amran

JOHOR BAHRU, May 29 (Bernama) -- Johor Corporation (JCorp) is actively redefining Johor’s economic architecture beyond traditional sectors by shaping the next wave of industry platforms, from advanced manufacturing and food tech to digital infrastructure, circular economy systems and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled agriculture.

ASEAN Adopts Ambitious Economic Plan To Make Next Leap, Renews Quest For A Single Market

A Commentary By M.Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The leaders of Southeast Asia’s 10-member grouping have adopted an ambitious new economic strategy that envisions a developed ASEAN as the epicentre of growth in the larger Asia-Pacific region, elevating its stature to emerge as the world’s fourth-largest economy.

Futurise, MIGHT Launch Industry Report, Boost Malaysia's Air Mobility Ecosystem

LANGKAWI, May 21 (Bernama) -- Futurise Sdn Bhd and the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) have launched the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Industry Report, a strategic step forward in shaping the future of Malaysia’s air mobility ecosystem by leveraging innovation, forward-looking regulatory insights and industry expertise to drive sustainable growth.

Maybank To Support JS-SEZ And Facilitate Up To RM2.35 Bln In Client Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with the Ministry of Economy to support the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and facilitate up to RM2.35 billion in client investments over the next three to 10 years.

Socso Amnesty Programme Saves Industry RM100 Mln In Waived Charges In April - MEF

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- The industry has saved RM100 million through the waiver of compounds and late payment charges under the Social Security Organisation (Socso) Amnesty Programme from April 1-30, 2025, said the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).

PM Anwar Captivated By Moscow’s Historic Hotel Metropol, Hails Russia’s Literary Legacy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visit to the historic Hotel Metropol in Moscow offered a moment of rich cultural reflection as he engaged warmly with hotel staff and expressed admiration for the landmark's historical and literary legacy.

Joblio Emerges As Global Force For Fair, Fee-free Worker Recruitment

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Joblio, a global ethical recruitment platform, has officially launched with the goal of overhauling the deeply flawed labour migration system and ending worker exploitation.

Malaysian Workforce, Leaders Back AI To Boost Productivity – Microsoft

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) --  Malaysian workers and business leaders are increasingly aligned in adopting artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools, also known as intelligent agents, to enhance productivity and manage rising workloads, according to Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index.