Johor Records RM27.4 Bln FDI In 1Q 2025, Fuelled By JS-SEZ Momentum

KOTA TINGGI, June 5 (Bernama) -- The impact of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is already being felt, with Johor recording RM27.4 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first quarter of this year.

Malaysia Defends ASEAN Centrality, Pursues Principled Diplomacy -  PM Anwar

SINGAPORE, May 31 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated that Malaysia, as Chair for ASEAN 2025, is committed to defending ASEAN’s centrality and promoting its active non-alignment.

Penang FAMA Roadshow Helps Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Expand Market Reach

KOTA BHARU, May 30 (Bernama) -- The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) is offering Bumiputera entrepreneurs opportunities to participate in the Jelajah FAMA Pulau Pinang programme as a means to increase their income.

CIMA Offers RM590,000 Grant To Advance Eco-friendly Marine Concrete Research

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Cement Industries of Malaysia Bhd (CIMA) has allocated a grant of RM590,000 to advance research on eco-friendly marine concrete solutions.

Bioeconomy Corp Drives Green Growth With Cross-Border Collaboration At Expo 2025 Osaka

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation (Bioeconomy Corporation) is developing an integrated ecosystem that bridges innovation and sustainability, strengthens rural economies, and elevates Malaysia’s position as a regional frontrunner in green development.

Malaysia, Laos Forge Strategic Rail-Sea Trade Link

PUTRAJAYA, May 25 (Bernama) -- Laos and Malaysia have established a partnership to boost cross-border trade via rail and sea with the exchange of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) and Thanaleng Dry Port (TDP) here today.

Sabah's Strategic Ascent: Becoming A Beacon Of Economic Power, Sustainable Growth

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Amid global economic shifts, Sabah is making deliberate, calculated moves to position itself not just as a regional player, but as a formidable force in global trade and sustainability.

Russian Helicopters Targets Southeast Asia Market With New Aircraft At LIMA 2025

By Zarul Effendi Razali

LANGKAWI, May 23 (Bernama) -- Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of defence conglomerate Rostec, is aiming to expand its presence in the Southeast Asian (SEA) market by showcasing its latest aircraft at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2025. 

ECRL Extension To Sungai Golok Would Complete Eastern ASEAN Rail Link -- DON

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Extending the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) from Kota Bharu to Sungai Golok would complete the missing eastern corridor of the Singapore–Kunming Rail Link (SKRL), unlocking Malaysia’s strategic potential in cross-border logistics, an expert said.

China Backs ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, Sees Malaysia As Key Regional Partner

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BEIJING, May 21 (Bernama) -- China has expressed strong support for the upcoming ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, underscoring the importance of enhanced cooperation among Southeast Asia, the oil-ric

EPMS Partners Sinopec SLT, ICSB To Explore Offshore O&G Projects

KOTA KINABALU, May 20 (Bernama) -- Eastern Pacific Marine Services Sdn Bhd (EPMS), a subsidiary of EPIC Bhd, has signed a strategic partnership with SINOPEC Heavy Lifting and Transportation Co. Ltd. (SINOPEC SLT) and Innoprise Corporation Sdn Bhd (ICSB), the investment arm of Yayasan Sabah Group.

DOSM To Develop Dashboard For Hawkers And Small Traders Nationwide

BANGI, May 19 (Bernama) -- The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) intends to develop a dashboard for hawkers and small traders nationwide this year, as an effort to empower the community comprehensively through the provision of up-to-date and comprehensive data.