| LATEST NEWS | PM Anwar, Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov witnessed the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between Petronas and Turkmenistan authorities-- PMO | At 6 pm, the ringgit eased to 4.1340/1395 versus the US dollar from Thursday's close of 4.1145/1195 | The collaboration opens up space for more strategic engagements in future, including exploring the great potential of Turkmenistan's natural gas sector, which has among the world's largest gas reserves - PMO | Gabungan Kelab Media Malaysia (GKMM) state affiliates receive RM10,000, GKMM receive RM30,000 from Communications Ministry - Fahmi | The achievement comes as Malaysia and Turkmenistan mark 30 years of cooperation in the energy sector, which has been a key pillar of bilateral relations between the two countries -- PMO | |
JOHOR BAHRU, June 18 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is drawing increasing interest from international investors, particularly from Japan, South Korea, China, and Europe, as Johor positions itself as a strategic gateway to the ASEAN market.
PONTIAN, June 13 (Bernama) – The government’s initiative to expand the scope of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) by imposing a five per cent sales tax on all imported fruits has been described by pineapple growers in Johor as a proactive move to protect the local fruit industry.
JOHOR BAHRU, June 12 (Bernama) -- Johor has created 33,000 new job opportunities, enhanced technologies and expertise transfer through its ability to attract high-quality, advanced technology investments, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
JOHOR BAHRU, June 11 (Bernama) -- Johor recorded the highest investment performance in Malaysia for the first quarter (1Q) of 2025, with approved investments amounting to RM30.1 billion, positioning the state as the national leader in investments.
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 Zarul Effendi Razali
LANGKAWI, May 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has the capacity to capture the rapidly evolving space economy industry, with the country’s large local talent pool, ample resources, good infrastructure and technology.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Five major investment projects have been fully facilitated through the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor (IMFC-J) to date, representing RM16.5 billion in committed investment in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Iskandar Malaysia has recorded committed investments totalling RM41.4 billion in 2024, an 11 per cent increase compared to RM37.2 billion in 2023, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s leadership and foresight were instrumental in laying the foundation for Malaysia’s economic corridor initiatives, which have left a lasting impact on the country’s economic landscape, said the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC).
By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Men’s hairdressing brand Nimroc Holdings Sdn Bhd, which has grown from a small night-market business into a chain of 19 barber shops nationwide, aims to have 100 branches within the next five years.
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Johor State Government is currently drafting a masterplan for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The opening of the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor (IMFC-J) represents a significant milestone in streamlining investment processes for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
