Malaysia To Push For Substantial Conclusion Of DEFA Negotiations At AEM Meeting – Tengku Zafrul

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz

SINGAPORE, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will push for a “substantial conclusion” of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) at the ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Meeting from Sept 24 to 26 in Kuala Lumpur, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Claims Multibillion-ringgit Investments Failed Are Baseless - Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, July 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed claims that multibillion-ringgit investments have not produced any results.

Johor Boosts Investments By Creating New Economic Wave In Digital, AI Sectors

By Mohamad Syazwan Mustafa

JOHOR BAHRU, July 9 (Bernama) -- Johor has become one of the most vibrant investment destinations in Malaysia as it continues to record investment approvals totalling RM30.1 billion in the first quarter of this year, creating momentum and a new wave in the country's investment ecosystem through the digital and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors.

IMFC-J Records Over 400 Investment Enquiries With RM16.71 Bln In Committed Investments

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 19 (Bernama) -- The Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre-Johor (IMFC-J) has received a total of 439 investment-related enquiries within just five months since its launch in February this year.

JS-SEZ Draws Global Investor Interest As Johor Emerges ASEAN Gateway

JOHOR BAHRU, June 18 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is drawing increasing interest from international investors, particularly from Japan, South Korea, China, and Europe, as Johor positions itself as a strategic gateway to the ASEAN market.

Johor Records Highest Investments In Malaysia Of RM30.1 Bln In 1Q 2025

JOHOR BAHRU, June 11 (Bernama) -- Johor recorded the highest investment performance in Malaysia for the first quarter (1Q) of 2025, with approved investments amounting to RM30.1 billion, positioning the state as the national leader in investments.

IMFC-J Succesfully Facilitates Five Projects Worth RM16.5 Bln In JS-SEZ To Date 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Five major investment projects have been fully facilitated through the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor (IMFC-J) to date, representing RM16.5 billion in committed investment in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

Govt Allocates Additional RM50 Mln To MATRADE To Expedite Exploration Of New Markets -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The government will allocate an additional RM50 million to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) to expedite efforts to explore new markets.

Federal Govt, Johor In Talks On Sandbox Initiatives To Ease Investor Concerns In JS-SEZ -- Tengku Zafrul

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The Federal government and the Johor state government have discussed sandbox initiatives to address the concerns of investors and industries in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). 

MITI: ICA 1975 Review Among Steps To Boost Investor Confidence

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is taking proactive steps to strengthen investors' confidence, including reviewing the Industrial Coordination Act (ICA) 1975.

IMFC-J To Drive Realisation Of Investments Into JS-SEZ -- MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The opening of the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor (IMFC-J) represents a significant milestone in streamlining investment processes for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Increase In Investment, Trade With UK Amid CPTPP - Tengku Zafrul

From D.Arul Rajoo

LONDON, Jan 18 (Bernama) – Malaysia can expect an increase in investment and trade with the United Kingdom (UK) as both countries will have a free trade agreement for the first time through the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).