Malaysia Appreciates France's Support For Energy Transition Mission

From Arul Rajoo Durar Raj

PARIS, July 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia appreciates France's support for the country's energy transition and economic transformation mission.

Santan Eyes ASEAN Expansion, Starting With Indonesia And Philippines

By Norhayati Mohd Akhir

SEPANG, July 4 (Bernama) -- Santan, the food and beverage brand under Capital A Bhd, is targeting the ASEAN region for its next phase of international expansion, beginning with Indonesia and the Philippines as early as next year.

Anwar, Carney Seek A Swift Conclusion To ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney have expressed hope the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA) negotiations can be concluded as soon as possible for mutual benefit.

3K Carnival Marks mySalam’s Inclusive Outreach In Pulau Bum Bum

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The national takaful protection scheme, mySalam, managed by Great Eastern Takaful Berhad (GETB), has expanded its 3K Carnival: Finance, Health, and Welfare coverage to Pulau Bum Bum in Semporna, Sabah.

Queen Máxima Named Chair Of GFTN International Advisory Board

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) has announced the appointment of Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health (UNSGSA), as Chair of its International Advisory Board (IAB).

CIMB Commits Over RM100 Mln To Upskill Workforce This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd aims to accelerate its investment in training and development for its workforce, with over RM100 million committed for 2025 to focus on skills in digital technology, artificial intelligence (AI), data and sustainability.

Hyundai Motor Malaysia Debuts With Launch Of Staria, Tucson, Santa Fe

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY), the newly formed Malaysian entity under Hyundai Motor Company (HMC), has launched three car models -- Staria, the new Tucson, and the all-new Santa Fe -- to strengthen its footprint in Malaysia. 

China Looks Forward To Work With All Parties To Consolidate BRICS Partnership

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BEIJING, July 3 (Bernama) -- China looks forward to work with all parties to consolidate the BRICS strategic partnership, make due contributions to safeguarding multilateralism, promoting common development and improving global governance as well as advance the high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation.

Malaysia, Italy Strengthen Economic Ties Via Roundtable, Involving Over 100 Companies - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani co-chaired the Malaysia-Italy Economic Partnership Roundtable, which brought together over 100 companies from both countries.

Malaysia Remains Committed To The Principles Of Free And Open Trade - PM Anwar

Johor Maju Agenda Strengthens On Back Of State's Outstanding 2024 Economic Performance

JOHOR BAHRU, July 2 (Bernama) --  Johor’s success in recording the highest gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the country last year strengthens the implementation of the Johor Maju Agenda, which targets GDP growth of between seven and eight per cent annually for the state by the year 2030.

Living Wage Drive By GLCs, GLICs A Pivotal Step Towards National Wage Reform – Economists

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The move by Government-linked Investment Companies (GLICs) and Government-linked Companies (GLCs) to implement a minimum monthly living wage of RM3,100 for 153,000 employees marks a highly significant milestone that can catalyse a broader wage reform across Malaysia’s labour market, according to economists.