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KUCHING, May 28 (Bernama) -- Sarawak has strong potential to become a regional trade hub through a more intensive implementation of the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) model, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
BEIJING, May 27 (Bernama) -- As the global economic uncertainty rages on following the United States’ (US) sweeping tariffs, China sees the inaugural ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur today not merely as a diplomatic gathering but a pivotal moment in the rise of the Global South.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) — Accountants play a critical role in guiding companies to improve their sustainability practices, particularly in governance by ensuring high-quality, reliable disclosures are aligned with international standards, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) – A maritime value chain that facilitates shipping connectivity and secures sea lanes, along with the ability to counter disruptions, is vital for ASEAN, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and China in their quest to consolidate tripartite economic cooperation and integration.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Amid global economic shifts, Sabah is making deliberate, calculated moves to position itself not just as a regional player, but as a formidable force in global trade and sustainability.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Extending the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) from Kota Bharu to Sungai Golok would complete the missing eastern corridor of the Singapore–Kunming Rail Link (SKRL), unlocking Malaysia’s strategic potential in cross-border logistics, an expert said.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to accelerating growth in the aerospace, and shipbuilding and ship repair (SBSR) sectors to strengthen economic resilience.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) has forged strategic partnerships with the National Aerospace Industry Corporation Malaysia (NAICO) and PWN Excellence Sdn Bhd (PWNE).
KUCHING, May 20 (Bernama) -- Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) and China Jiangsu International Group (CJI) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to realise Sarawak’s low-carbon vision.
PORT KLANG, May 20 (Bernama) -- Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ), Malaysia’s premier integrated commercial and industrial free zone, unveiled the PKFZ 2.0 masterplan today, a bold new vision for a future-ready and smart zone.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s strong electrical and electronics (E&E) sector positions the nation to lead the electric vehicle (EV) and battery component manufacturing sector to support the growing demands of the regional mobility ecosystem in ASEAN.
PUTRAJAYA, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s labour demand rose 1.4 percent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, reaching 9.06 million jobs compared to 8.94 million in the same period last year, according to the Employment Statistics released today by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
