Anwar Arrives In Brazil For BRICS Summit

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here Saturday to attend the 17th BRICS Leaders’ Summit hosted by Brazil.

PM Anwar To Reinforce Importance Of Multilateralism, Inclusive World Order At BRICS Summit

By Vikneswaran Raman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to reinforce the importance of multilateralism amid a rapidly polarising global landscape and Malaysia’s unwavering commitment to a more balanced, inclusive world order at the 17th BRICS Leaders' Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 6-7.

SIRIM To Issue Certificate Of Approval For Waste Plastic Imports Effective July 1

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- SIRIM Bhd has been mandated to be the sole inspection body and certificate of approval (COA) issuer for waste plastic imports into Malaysia, effective July 1, 2025.

Value Of Contracts Awarded To Local Companies Involved In ECRL Project Hits RM18.57 Bln

RAWANG, July 1 (Bernama) --  The value of contracts awarded to local companies involved in the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has reached RM18.57 billion, surpassing the target of RM10.8 billion, said Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) Chairman Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

ECERDC Records RM6.4 Bln Realised Investments In 1H2025 - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) has successfully recorded RM6.4 billion in realised investments in the first six months of this year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Russia To Support Malaysia’s Nuclear Technology Development – DPM Fadillah

MOSCOW, June 28 (Bernama) -- Russia has agreed to continue cooperating with Malaysia to build the country’s capacity in nuclear energy development, covering institutional, human capital, technical, commercial and legal aspects, Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof said.

emart24 Targets 115 Outlets Nationwide By Year-end

PETALING JAYA, June 25 (Bernama) -- South Korean convenience store chain emart24 aims to operate 115 outlets nationwide by end-2025, with plans to expand into the southern region, particularly Johor.

Sarawak’s Self-reliant Infrastructure Surge Sets It Apart From Federally Dependent Sabah

LABUAN, June 25 (Bernama) -- Despite sharing similar geographies and economic aspirations, Sarawak and Sabah have taken markedly different paths in infrastructure development. 

Geopolitical Tensions, Abrupt Airspace Closures Keep Malaysian And Global Airlines On High Alert

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aviation sector is on high alert, prioritising safety to avoid a repeat of the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 more than a decade ago. The heightened caution follows a wave of airspace closures by Arab states after Iran launched a missile strike on a United States (US) base in Qatar.

CIMB Expects Electricity Tariff Reform To Have Minimal Inflation Impact

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s upcoming electricity tariff restructuring is expected to have a minimal impact on overall inflation, and its direct effect on headline consumer price index (CPI) is anticipated to be marginally disinflationary, said CIMB Investment Bank Bhd (CIMB).

World’s First Zero-Carbon Port Eyes Southeast Asia Expansion, Targets 3.2 Mln TEUs In 2025

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

TIANJIN, June 24 (Bernama) -- China’s Tianjin Port, recognised as the world’s first zero-carbon port, is setting its sights on expanding cargo routes to Southeast Asia as it targets to handle 3.2 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2025.

CRRC Dalian To Deliver First ECRL Trains In October

By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

DALIAN (China), June 23 (Bernama)– The first two sets of Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) trains, along with two electric locomotives for cargo transportation under the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, are expected to be shipped out from Dalian, China to Malaysia in October this year.