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).

Short-term Interbank Rates End Steady On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates closed steady today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system.

Saudi Fund For Development Finances Three Projects Worth US$205 Mln In Serbia 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed three development loan agreements with the Republic of Serbia worth US$205 million to fund key projects supporting the agriculture, education and energy sectors. (US$1=RM4.29)

Batik Air To Fly To Timor-Leste By First Quarter Of 2025 -- Malaysian Envoy

By Vijian Paramasivam

PHNOM PENH, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Batik Air will be the first Malaysian carrier to launch flight services between Timor-Leste’s capital Dili and Kuala Lumpur by the first quarter of next year.

Malaysia Expected To Sign FTA With UAE By Year-end - Tengku Zafrul

By Afifitri Muhammad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the end of this year, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. 

Cebu Pacific Set For Robust Growth In 2025, Buoyed By Lower Fuel Costs, Strategic Expansion

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

MANILA, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’s low-cost carrier, is poised for significant growth next year, buoyed by declining fuel prices, appreciation of the Philippine peso and strategic expansion of its fleet and route network.

Global Commercialisation Strategies Set To Boost Malaysian Tech Startups, Scaleups -- MDEC

From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

DUBAI, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s focus on global commercialisation strategies is set to drive significant economic impact for local tech startups and scaleups, particularly as the nation positions itself as the digital gateway to ASEAN.

Lenovo Is FIFA's World Cup Technology Partner

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Chinese multinational technology company, Lenovo has been named the official FIFA technology partner, FIFA’s top-tier sponsorship category, at Lenovo’s annual Tech World innovation event in Seattle, United States (US).

Malaysia To Host ICAN2024, Marking Significant Milestone In International Aviation Diplomacy

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Air Services Negotiation Event 2024 (ICAN2024) is set to convene in Malaysia from Oct 21 to 25, marking a pivotal moment in international aviation diplomacy.

Several ASEAN Countries Also Interested In Joining BRICS -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Several ASEAN countries have shown interest in joining the BRICS grouping after Malaysia expressed its intention to be part of the economic bloc, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

MDEC Highlights Need For Global Exposure To Boost Local Digital Tech Expansion, Talent Development

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

DUBAI, Oct 13 (Bernama) — The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) emphasises the importance of exposing local digital technology companies to international best practices to help them expand beyond the Malaysian market, attract foreign investment, and nurture talent.

Inkia Energy Secures Environmental Approval For Solar Power Plant Expansion In Peru

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Inkia Energy, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Kallpa, has received environmental approval for the expansion of its solar power plant currently under construction in Southern Peru, a global solar resource hub.