Tariff: Positive Response From US To Malaysia's Approach - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has responded positively to Malaysia's approach and engagements on tariff issues and proposals, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Citaglobal, Kyrgyz Republic To Cooperate In Advancing Energy Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Citaglobal Bhd today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Energy Ministry of the Kyrgyz Republic to formalise their common intention to cooperate and commit to advancing energy projects in the republic, specifically in the construction of renewable energy facilities.

Malaysia, Poland Poised To Deepen Ties In Halal Industry, Defence, Green Hydrogen And Digital Tech -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Poland should showcase the capacity of both countries to work together in key sectors such as the halal industry, defence, digital technology and green hydrogen, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Petronas Not Exiting Canada, Says Group CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has reiterated that the company is not exiting Canada.

ASEAN Currencies Seen Strengthening This Year As US Dollar Weakens

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 (Bernama) -- ASEAN currencies are expected to appreciate further this year as global investors diversify away from heavy US exposures, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) today.

MITI Studying Proposal To Merge HDC And MATRADE - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The  Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) is studying the merger of the Halal Development Corporation (HDC) and the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

PKFZ Unveils New Masterplan For Future-Ready And Smart Zone

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. 

Malaysia Emphasises Resilience, Inclusivity In Trade At APEC MRT Meeting

From Muhammad Muzammil Abdullah

JEJU (South Korea), May 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia today reiterated its commitment to fostering a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready trade environment during the 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) Meeting, which just concluded in Jeju, South Korea. 

PM Anwar Says Tatarstan Has Enormous Potential, Ready To Develop Ties With It

KAZAN (Tatarstan) May 15 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Republic of Tatarstan has enormous potential and that Malaysia is ready to discuss trade and economic issues with it, such as Islamic banking and the halal industry in Kazan, the capital of the republic.

Govt Will Consider Current Economic Conditions For Any Targeted RON95 Subsidy Implementation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The government will take into account the current economic situation when deciding on the implementation of the RON95 targeted subsidy, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

AVI Calls For Governance Reforms At Wacom, Tables Shareholder Proposals 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Asset Value Investors Ltd (AVI) has launched a campaign urging Wacom Corporation (Wacom) to improve its responsiveness to capital market expectations and announced the submission of shareholder proposals ahead of Wacom’s annual general meeting (AGM) scheduled for June.

Special Parliamentary Session Outlines Efforts To Address US Tariff

By Nor Baizura Basri and Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The Special Parliamentary Session on the United States (US) tariffs provided the government an opportunity to enlighten Members of the Parliament (MPs) about ongoing efforts to manage the impact of global economic uncertainty on Malaysia following the imposition of the tariffs.