ASEAN Economic Ministers Achieve Key Milestone By Endorsing Priority Economic Deliverables

By Niam Seet Wei, Norsyafawati Ab Wahab, Mohd Khairi Idham Amran, Ahmad Erwan Othman and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KOTA TINGGI, March 1 (Bernama) -- The 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' (AEM) Retreat, which ended Friday at One&Only Desaru Coast resort near here, achieved a significant milestone by endorsing a slew of economic initiatives, including all 18 Priority Economic Deliveràbles (PEDS) which are key towards achieving the ambitious ASEAN Economic Community.

Sarawak Expands Global Footprint At Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government, through the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA), continues to strengthen its global presence via participation in the world’s premier connectivity and technology event, Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2025, to be held March 3-6, 2025.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Weaker Sentiment Following Trump's Tariff Announcement

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week lower with the benchmark index declining 0.75 per cent, in tandem with regional markets performance as investor sentiment weakened following the US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement.

Reinforce Centrality, Focus On Realistic Targets And Delivery, ASEAN-BAC’s Nazir Razak Tells Grouping

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- While the United States President Donald Trump is threatening to impose tariffs on both allies and rivals, an ASEAN’s top private sector official has cautioned Southeast Asian economies to increase trade and reinforce their centrality to shield themselves from such global uncertainties.

Timor-Leste Confident In ASEAN Membership Progress, Hails Malaysia's Support

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Timor-Leste is confident that it has made significant progress and is on the right track to fulfil the roadmap outlined for its full membership in ASEAN.

Firms Struggle To Meet ESG Standards Due To Capability, Capacity, And Investment Barriers

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysian firms face hurdles in meeting environmental, sustainable and governance (ESG) standards due to capability, capacity, and investment challenges, an expert said.

ARM Holdings To Sign Agreement To Establish A Base In Malaysia Next Week – PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that ARM Holdings Plc, a leading semiconductor company from the United Kingdom, is expected to sign an agreement to establish a base in Malaysia next week.

Xsolla Partners With Pocket Gamer Connects To Empower Mobile Game Developers 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Global video game commerce company Xsolla is deepening its commitment to mobile game developers through a strategic partnership with Pocket Gamer Connects (PGC) in 2025.

ASEAN Must Enhance Internal Cohesion, Diversify Partnerships Amid Global Challenges

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- ASEAN needs to enhance internal cohesion and diversify its external partnerships to face global economic headwinds, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia, Cambodia Discuss Setting Up Joint Trade Committee -- Tengku Zafrul

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Cambodia have discussed the proposal to establish the Malaysia-Cambodia Joint Trade Committee (JTC) to optimise trade promotion, said Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Singapore's Black Group To Develop S$100 Mln Medical Hotel In Malaysia, Eyes September Launch

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Singapore-based Black Group Investment Holding is investing S$100 million (RM331.45 million) to develop a state-of-the-art medical and hospitality facility in Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle, with operations targeted to begin in September.

DRB-HICOM Posts Lower Net Profit Of RM22.55 Mln In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- DRB-HICOM Bhd posted a significantly lower net profit of RM22.55 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024), compared to the RM238.88 million net profit recorded in FY2023.