Malaysia Should Lead ASEAN’s Green Shipping Transition Through Financing, Collaboration, Says Expert

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should spearhead sustainable or green shipping initiatives within ASEAN, such as expanding access to regional financing schemes and promoting cooperation in carving out low-carbon shipping routes.

Ringgit Falls AS Investors Seek Safe Havens Ahead Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit slipped against the United States (US) dollar as investors flock to safe-haven assets with all eyes on the meeting between top diplomats from the US and Russia in Saudi Arabia to discuss the possibility of ending the war in Ukraine. 

MDEC To Push For 25.5 Pct Digital Economy Contribution To Malaysia's GDP By End-2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) will support Malaysia to achieve or surpass the 25.5 per cent digital economy contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of 2025, said its chief executive officer (CEO) Anuar Fariz Fadzil.

Malaysia Leads ASEAN In Expanding Affordable Housing -- Juwai IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is an ASEAN leader in successfully expanding access to affordable housing, though it has limited resources to dedicate to the segment, according to Juwai IQI.

Malaysia Continues To Take Proactive Steps To Ensure Economic And Trade Interests Remain Strong

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) --  Malaysia will continue to take proactive steps to ensure the country’s economic and trade interests remain strong on the global stage, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Asean-Japan Women Entrepreneurs’ Summit In Kuala Lumpur Empowers Women In Business, Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC), in collaboration with the ASEAN Youth Organization and with the support of the ASEAN Coordinating Committee for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (ACCMSME) and Women Leadership Foundation Malaysia, successfully hosted the ASEAN-Japan Women Entrepreneurs’ Summit in Kuala Lumpur.

Implement Comprehensive Strategy To Attract Semiconductor, High-tech Industries To Malaysia - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should implement a comprehensive strategy to attract semiconductor and high-tech industries to the country, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

PM Anwar’s Bahrain Visit To Strengthen Bilateral Ties And Extend ASEAN Summit Invitation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) – Total trade between Malaysia and Bahrain expanded to RM1.19 billion (US$260 million) in 2024, compared to RM1.5 billion (US$330 million) in 2023.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Ahead Of FOMC Minutes Release

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar as the market remained cautious ahead of the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes on Thursday, said an analyst.

SME Venture@ASEAN 2025 To Attract Over 10,000 Visitors, Generating RM300 Mln In Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The SME Venture@ASEAN 2025 is expected to attract over 10,000 visitors and more than 300 local and international exhibitors primarily from ASEAN member states and trade partners, generating more than RM300 million in sales.

Semiconductor Diplomacy To Become Strategic Pillar Of Policy Framework -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The National Investment Council (MPN) meeting has agreed that semiconductor diplomacy should become one of the strategic pillars of the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) policy framework, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Ringgit In Right Direction Despite Uncertainties Caused By US Trade War - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is moving in the right direction despite the uncertainties caused by the United States’ (US) trade war, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.