Malaysia Charts Ambitious Path Towards Net-zero Emissions, Aims For Regional Leadership In Sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, positioning itself as a responsible global player in the fight against climate change despite contributing just 0.8 per cent of global emissions.

PM Anwar Arrives In Peru For Official Visit, APEC Leaders Week

LIMA (Peru), Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The aircraft carrying Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim touched down at 11.15 pm local time on Tuesday, marking his official visit to the western South American country.

Anwar’s Egypt Visit Unlocks RM4.8 Bln In Export Potential - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Egypt has bolstered Malaysia-Egypt bilateral relations, unlocking RM4.8 billion (US$1.1 billion) in potential export opportunities for Malaysia, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

MIDA Identifies 12 Egyptian Companies Interested In Investing In Malaysia - Tengku Zafrul

From Nashir Mansor

CAIRO, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) through its agency the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has identified 12 leading Egyptian manufacturing companies interested in exploring investment opportunities in Malaysia.

Malaysia Seeks To Sustain Economic Growth With China, Focusing On SDGs 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to maintain its strong economic growth momentum while prioritising the sustainable development goals (SDGs), with a particular focus on climate change, renewable energy, and emerging technologies -- areas where China has demonstrated significant strength.

Any Form Of Protectionism Will Affect Trade And Investment - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that any form of protectionism will affect countries in terms of trade and investment.

Govt Expands Collaboration With Global Semiconductor Players -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The government is strengthening ties with developed countries and leading multinational companies in the semiconductor industry in an effort to increase technological collaboration, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Repatriate Foreign Investment Income, Without Selling Overseas Assets -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The government's concerted measure to encourage government-linked companies (GLCs), government-linked investment companies (GLICs) and corporates to consistently repatriate foreign investment income and convert them into ringgit does not involve the sale of assets and their investments abroad.

SST Enhancements Expected To Help Generate RM51.7 Bln Revenue In 2025 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The enhancements to the Sales and Service Tax (SST), effective from May 1, 2025, are expected to help generate revenue of RM51.7 billion in 2025, according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Dr Amir Hamzah Azizan.

PM Anwar Launches Operation Of Proton Assembly Factory In Egypt

CAIRO, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today launched the operation of the Proton Holdings Bhd car assembly plant here.

Unit Price Index Of Steel And Metal Down By -0.6 Pct To -4.9 Pct In October -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The unit price index of steel and metal recorded a decrease between -0.6 per and -4.9 per cent in most parts of Malaysia in October 2024, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). 

Natural Rubber Production Eases 13.9 Pct To 30,929 Tonnes In September - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production decreased by 13.9 per cent to 30,929 tonnes in September 2024 compared to 35,908 tonnes in August 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).