KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- As chair of ASEAN, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is clearly asserting Malaysia’s position – and that of the regional grouping – as key players in the Global South and a rising force to be reckoned with, demanding a global shift from the dominance of bipolarity to equitable power-sharing through multipolarity.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) – Australia is negotiating with Malaysia on a strategic partnership to boost its halal meat export industry.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth of 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) is a positive indicator of resilience and broadly reflects the stable business environment experienced by members of the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s semiconductor and electrical and electronics (E&E) companies will not be able to absorb the United States’ (US) tariff implications or maintain prices for US customers, according to the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Aucnet Inc (Aucnet), a Tokyo-based circular market design company, has announced the full acquisition of its Singapore joint venture, SG e-Auction Pte Ltd (SG e-Auction), as part of its strategic push to expand its global resale network in ASEAN and Oceania.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is seeking to expand membership in two key trade agreements – the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) – as part of efforts to strengthen regional economic integration.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today signed the International Organisation of Securities Commissions’ (IOSCO) Enhanced Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding concerning consultation and cooperation and the exchange of information (EMMoU), highlighting its commitment towards maintaining market integrity and safeguarding investor interests.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Keyfield International Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary, Keyfield Offshore Sdn Bhd, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PT Elnusa Trans Samudera (ETSA) to explore and pursue marine services opportunities, primarily in the oil and gas sector and related industries across Indonesia.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Application security (AppSec) is emerging as a key consideration in purchasing decisions, with nearly half of chief information security officers (CISOs) confirming that buyers now prioritise secure software, according to a new report by Checkmarx.
From Muhammad Muzammil Abdullah
JEJU (South Korea), May 14 (Bernama) -- Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz is leading Malaysia’s delegation to Jeju, South Korea as trade ministers from the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) are gathered for the 31st meeting.
From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail
MOSCOW, May 13 (Bernama) -- The meeting between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and President Vladimir Putin will help Malaysia gain a clearer understanding of how it can transition from being a partner country to a full member of BRICS.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- AM Best has revised the outlook to negative from stable for the long-term issuer credit rating (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the long-term ICR of “bbb+” (Good) of Korea P&I Club (KP&I).
