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No Need To Renegotiate Malaysia-US Art At This Time -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The government believes that renegotiating the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade Agreement (ART) between Malaysia and the United States is unnecessary at this time, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

e-Invoice Exemption Raised To RM1 Mln Boosts Entrepreneurs’ Competitiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The government's move to raise the e-invoice exemption threshold from RM500,000 to RM1 million starting next year is expected to encourage entrepreneurs to become more competitive in advancing their businesses.

MITI’s Visit To Bernama Strengthens Cooperation In Delivering Information On National Policies

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) made an official visit to the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) on Dec 8, 2025 to strengthen good relations and foster closer ties between the ministry and the media.

Halal Industry Contributes RM118.2 Billion To GDP In 3q 2025 - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal industry contributed RM118.2 billion, or 7.94 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), in the third quarter (3Q) of 2025, supported by 1,525 registered halal exporters, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said.

Malaysia Must Accelerate Transition Into High Value, Innovation-led Industries To Be Competitive - Academic

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must accelerate its transition into high-value and innovation-led industries if it wants to strengthen long-term economic competitiveness, Nottingham University Business School assistant professor of business economics Dr Tan Chee Meng said today.

World Halal Excellence Awards 2024 Boosts Malaysia Competitiveness In US$5 Trillion Halal Market

KOTA TINGGI, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s leadership in the global halal ecosystem continues to be strengthened through the World Halal Excellence Awards 2024 (WHEA 2024), further boosting the country’s competitiveness in the rapidly expanding global halal market projected to reach US$5 trillion (US$1 = RM4.10) by 2030.

Additional 200,000 SMEs To Benefit From New E-invoicing Exemption Threshold -- Samenta

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- An additional 200,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are expected to be exempted from e-invoicing following the government’s announcement to raise the exemption threshold to RM1 million, starting in 2026.

Compliance Cost Savings’ Goal Of 1 Pct GDP in Line With International Standards -- MPC

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aim to reduce compliance costs to up to 1 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP)  as part of the civil service reform agenda is in line with international standards, including those of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

AirBorneo To Start Jetplane Operations In July 2026 — Abang Johari

KUCHING, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Sarawak-owned airline AirBorneo will begin operating jet aircraft from July next year as part of the state’s plan to strengthen regional air connectivity, Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said.

CPO Market Seen Starting 2026 On Weaker Note Following High 2025 Prices - MARC Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) market is expected to enter 2026 with a softer outlook, following the relatively elevated prices recorded in 2025.

China Southern To Add Third Daily Guangzhou-Penang Flight

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- China Southern Airlines will increase its Guangzhou–Penang direct flights from two to three daily services from December 28, strengthening air connectivity ahead of Malaysia Tourism Year 2026.

EcoWorld’s EBP7 Forum Sparks New Industrial Momentum In MVV 2.0

SEREMBAN, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Eco Business Park VII (EBP7), EcoWorld’s next-generation integrated industrial hub in Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0 (MVV 2.0), hosted the 'EcoWorld Connects: Business Ascend Forum', bringing together industry experts and business partners to discuss ASEAN opportunities, industrial transformation and the rise of the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven economy.