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From Anas Abu Hassan
DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia is not in “pressing need” to adopt nuclear power as Malaysia still sees much potential in solar power and the ASEAN Power Grid (APG).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The majority of ASEAN member countries should adopt a common time zone of GMT+8 as this would further integrate ASEAN as a compelling economic bloc, Bursa Malaysia chairman Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar said.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is likely to move up slightly next week, with steady demand ahead of the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration, said industry expert Denis Low.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The merger of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) is expected in the second half of this year, CAAM chief executive officer Datuk Captain Norazman Mahmud said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Mayors, representatives, and experts from China and ASEAN countries have convened in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, to discuss urban openness and cooperation during a dialogue that began on Jan 16.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to remain resilient at 4.5 per cent in 2025 compared to 5.2 per cent in 2024, driven by strong export performance and sustained domestic demand, said OCBC senior ASEAN economist Lavanya Venkateswaran.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (KL:F&N) is well-capitalised to navigate rising energy and wage costs, said chief executive officer Lim Yew Hoe.
IPOH, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Multinational electronics company, Murata Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, has launched its first milk run cross-border trucking initiative at the Ipoh Cargo Terminal Sdn Bhd (ICT).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is concerned about the ability of “Group 2” and “Group 3” listed companies to comply with the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF).
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The palm oil trade is a cornerstone of ASEAN’s economic activity, and Malaysia is committed to leveraging regional frameworks such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and ASEAN’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with countries like South Korea, Australia and New Zealand.
By Zarul Effendi Razali and Abdul Hamid A Rahman
PETALING JAYA, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- An economist has called for ASEAN country members to focus more on sustainable development as a group, integrating economic growth with technological advances and social inclusion.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Throughout 2024, clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd has charted significant progress in growing and strengthening its position as a regional leader in renewable energy, hydrogen and green mobility in Asia Pacific.
