MITI Partners With Selangor, Johor To Ensure Dc Chargers In All Districts

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is collaborating with the Selangor and Johor state governments to ensure that every district has at least one direct current (DC) fast charger for electric vehicle (EV) use.

Reviving HSR Can Solidify Malaysia’s Leadership In Southeast Asia, Says Transportation Expert

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Reviving the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) presents Malaysia with a transformative opportunity to unlock the country’s full economic potential and reinforce its leadership in Southeast Asia, according to transportation think tank My Mobility Vision.

Ringgit Weakens After Trump Announces New Tariffs On Mexico, Canada

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the greenback today after United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump vowed to impose new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada.

Govt Won't Allow Non-citizen Vehicles To Enjoy RON95 Subsidy - Economy Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The government does not intend to allow vehicles owned by non-citizens to enjoy the RON95 subsidy, said the Ministry of Economy.

MPIC Confident About Hitting Timber Industry Export Target Of RM28 Bln By 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (MPIC) is confident of achieving its target of RM28 billion in export value for timber and timber products by 2025, as outlined under the National Agricommodity Policy 2030.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Greenback Amid Falling US Bond Yields

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the American dollar on Monday, buoyed by a decline in US bond yields after the appointment of Scott Bessent as the US Treasury Secretary.

Eraman Aims For Local Brands To Occupy 10 Pct Of Its Total Airport Duty-free Space

SEPANG, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Eraman, Malaysia Airports (Niaga) Sdn Bhd’s duty-free and retail brand, aims to have local brands occupy 10 per cent of its total retail and food and beverages space from the current six per cent at all airports where it operates.

Govt Pledges To Keep Health Inflation Moderate, Sarawak At 1.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to ensuring that health inflation remains moderate, including in Sarawak, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

Over 90 Pct Of Entrepreneurs Have Yet To Adopt E-invoicing - Expert

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- It is estimated that over 90 per cent of entrepreneurs, especially those with an annual income of RM25 million or less, have yet to adopt the e-invoicing system introduced on Aug 1.

Malaysia's Stance On Global Issues Does Not Affect Trade Relations With USA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama -- Malaysia’s stance on several international issues, including the conflict in Gaza and reforms within the United Nations, does not affect its strong trade relations with the United States (US), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Winners Of Inaugural Bluescope ASEAN Steel Architectural Awards Honoured In Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The first-ever BlueScope Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN were held on Nov 14 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, recognising the region's most innovative and creative uses of steel in architecture.

Malaysia’s Removal From US Treasury Monitoring List Indicates Balanced, Transparent Policies – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s removal from the United States Treasury’s (Treasury) monitoring list indicated that the country’s economic and foreign exchange policies are now viewed as balanced and transparent, said an economist.