Highlights From Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Below are the highlights from Budget 2025 tabled by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Pharma And Healthcare Expo 2024 To Boost Malaysia As Regional Healthcare Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The inaugural Malaysia Pharma and Healthcare Expo 2024 to be held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) from Oct 22-24, is set to boost Malaysia’s healthcare industry by promoting innovative products, fostering partnerships, and attracting investments in medical devices and pharmaceutical products.

ASEAN Countries Actively Working On Promoting Collaboration In Halal Sector - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Several efforts involving cooperation between ASEAN countries are being implemented to promote halal-related products and services, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Budget 2025: SME Bank Calls For Supportive Measures To Boost SME Growth 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- With Budget 2025 set to be announced this Friday, SME Bank Bhd is calling for strategic measures to support the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), focusing on sustainability, financial resilience, and digital transformation.

Malaysia To Continuously Assess BRICS Engagement For Economic Benefits 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) --The government will continuously assess the development of the BRICS bloc to ensure that Malaysia’s involvement brings significant benefits to the country, in line with the economic policies such as the MADANI Economic Aspirations and the New Industrial Master Plan 2030.

Malaysian Investors Should Seize Opportunities In Laos - MBCL

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

VIENTIANE, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysian investors should seize investment opportunities in Laos as the “Land of A Million Elephants” holds great potential in hydropower, semiconductor, transport, electronics, logistics, and the halal market.

Budget 2025: Continue Funding Programmes That Focus On Gig Workers - Foodpanda

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Foodpanda Malaysia hopes the government will maintain gig-worker-focused funding in Budget 2025, similar to previous initiatives to help them thrive.

Malaysia Sees Prospects To Establish Cooperation With Canada In Halal Sector -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia sees prospects to introduce cooperation with Canada in the halal sector, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia-Canada Economic Ties Strengthen With 41 Pct Trade Increase

VIENTIANE, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Canada are deepening their economic ties, with bilateral trade reaching RM8.05 billion as of August 2024, marking a significant 41 per cent increase year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Malaysia Eyes Stronger Economic Ties With Vietnam In Emerging Industries - PM Anwar

VIENTIANE, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is aiming to strengthen economic cooperation with Vietnam by exploring opportunities for private sector involvement in emerging industries.

Anwar's Pakistan State Visit Secures RM2.65 Bln In Trade Deals - Tengku Zafrul

From Mohd Haikal Mohd Isa

ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's three-day state visit to Pakistan secured potential trade deals worth RM2.65 billion, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia, Pakistan Leaders Commit To Enhancing Trade And Commerce - Anwar

From Mohd Haikal Mohd Isa

ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- There is a clear commitment from the leadership of Malaysia and Pakistan to resolve any issues that could impede the flourishing trade and commerce between the two countries, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.