Govt Won't Allow Non-citizen Vehicles To Enjoy RON95 Subsidy - Economy Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The government does not intend to allow vehicles owned by non-citizens to enjoy the RON95 subsidy, said the Ministry of Economy.

Growing Demand For Private Health Insurance In ASEAN - Malaysian Re

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- There is a growing demand for private health insurance in ASEAN, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, said Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re).

Labuan Entrepreneurs Shine At Labuan Connect! 2024

LABUAN, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- The entrepreneurial spirit in Labuan is flourishing as local food businesses continue to dominate, thanks to support from the National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI).

Malaysia To Prioritise Trade, ASEAN Capital Market Connectivity Ahead Of ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will prioritise enhancing trade facilitation among ASEAN countries and strengthening the connectivity of ASEAN capital markets, recognising the strategic importance of its capital market as the country prepares to chair ASEAN in 2025, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

AM Best Joins 14th ASEAN Insurance Congress On Nov 25

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best will participate in the 14th annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Insurance Congress, scheduled for Nov 25, in Jerudong, Brunei Darussalam.

Hibiscus Petroleum Posts Lower 1Q Net Profit Of RM75.60 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter (1Q) ended Sept 30, 2024, slipped to RM75.60 million from RM154.30 million posted in the same quarter last year. 

APEC 2024: PM Anwar Advocates For Global South, Non-Traditional Alliances For Equitable Growth 

From M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 16 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the critical importance of strengthening cooperation within the Global South, calling for the harnessing of non-traditional alliances with a clear emphasis on fostering equitable growth and development. 

Anwar, Sultan Of Brunei Meet On Sidelines Of APEC Economic Leaders' Week

From M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Anwar Ibrahim and His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei met on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW) here.

Malaysia May Be The Chair, But ASEAN Will Work As One - PM Anwar

LIMA (Peru), Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia may be the chair for the ASEAN and ABAC-Asean Caucus next year, but the 10-member block will continue to work together as one under the concept of centrality, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PM Anwar To Receive Peru's El Sol Medal On Historic Latin America Visit – Ambassador

LIMA (Peru), Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will receive Peru’s highest honour, the "El Sol del Peru", in recognition of his role as Head of Government during his first official visit to the Latin American nation since assuming office in 2022.

Peru Gears Up To Host 31st APEC Leaders Week As World Leaders Meet To Liberalise Regional Trade

From M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The Peruvian capital city of Lima is all geared up amid tight security to host its third APEC Economic Leaders Week (AELW), a landmark event that underscores its pivotal role as the chair of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum this year to further liberalise trade among regional economies.

DP World-Sabah Ports Partnership To Meet ASEAN’s Thirst For Seamless Seaborne Trade

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Sapangar Bay Container Port (SBCP), through the synergy between Dubai-based DP World Plc and Sabah Ports Sdn Bhd (SPSB), is poised to integrate into DP World’s global network, strategically enhancing its role within Southeast Asia’s archipelagoes and enabling it to leverage the region’s rapid export growth.