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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The newly appointed leadership of the ASEAN-India Business Council (AIBC) has reaffirmed its commitment to promote private sector cooperation in trade and investment, in line with the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2025.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) said group chairman Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin has relinquished his position effective today.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, like other ASEAN countries, will continue to strengthen its neutral stance so that more investment and trade will flow to the ten member countries of the bloc, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.
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News In Brief: Sept 19, 2024
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By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- As Tan Sri Sulaiman Mahbob concludes his tenure as chairman of the Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA) on Sept 2, 2024, his leadership has left an indelible mark on Malaysia’s investment landscape.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysian airports served 8.7 million air passengers in August, a 12.7 per cent growth from the 7.7 million passengers recorded in August 2023, reflecting continued robust growth across both international and domestic sectors.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The International Sourcing Programme (INSP) organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2024 has been a success, with the virtual segment having achieved RM347 million in sales to date.
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LONDON, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Modern-day Islamic finance began to gain a foothold in Malaysia in 1963 with the establishment of the Hajj Pilgrims Savings Corporation (now known as Lembaga Tabung Haji), which is central to the transformation of a Shariah-based financial system in Malaysia.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Airbus’ focus on sustainability presents a promising avenue for Malaysia to contribute to the future of green aviation as the aircraft manufacturer is set to expand its operations and sourcing in Malaysia, said Malaysia’s Ambassador to France, Datuk Eldeen Husaini Mohd Hashim.
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IPOH, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The Perak state government, through the Perak State Agricultural Development Corporation (Perak SADC), has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Pakistani halal gelatine manufacturer Leiner Gelatine Sdn Bhd to grow the state’s halal gelatine industry.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia planned to expand the recognition of the halal certification issued by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) from more countries through diplomatic halal cooperation, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship next year presents an excellent opportunity for the country to expand and strengthen trade relations, not only with ASEAN members but also with neighbouring ASEAN Plus countries, according to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).