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PETALING JAYA, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is likely to maintain its position of not financing a nuclear power generation development project while reviewing its energy policy this year, despite the growing popularity of the alternative power source.
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The palm oil trade is a cornerstone of ASEAN’s economic activity, and Malaysia is committed to leveraging regional frameworks such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and ASEAN’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with countries like South Korea, Australia and New Zealand.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Reforms are crucial steps to transform Malaysia into a more resilient and vibrant economy capable of adapting to domestic and global challenges.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) – Palo Alto Networks, a global leader in cybersecurity, has released its APAC Cybersecurity Predictions for 2025, offering vital insights into the future of cyber threats and strategies to stay ahead of the curve.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said long-term investments involving healthcare, airport operations, and energy sectors are expected following his working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
By Nurul Hanis Izmir
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is keen to position Pakistan as a strategic distribution hub for palm oil exports to Central Asia, capitalising on the country's strategic location and its proximity to emerging high-growth markets, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) said.
From Kamarul Ariffin Md Yassin
ABU DHABI, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the world's largest wealth funds with assets estimated to exceed US$1 trillion, is committed to continue increasing investments in Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the world's largest wealth funds with assets exceeding US$1 trillion, has expressed a keen interest in investment opportunities in Malaysia, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
By Zarul Effendi Razali and Abdul Hamid A Rahman
PETALING JAYA, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- An economist has called for ASEAN country members to focus more on sustainable development as a group, integrating economic growth with technological advances and social inclusion.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s investment landscape in 2024 has once again showcased its resilience and adaptability, with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) at the forefront of driving economic growth through strategic investments, human capital development, digital and green economy initiatives.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysian palm oil and its products hold significant potential in further enhancing Pakistan’s edible oil and food manufacturing sectors, strengthening the longstanding partnership between both countries, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has identified 33 indicators with 32 actions to be implemented in the short and medium term through the first meeting of the National Competitiveness Committee (JKDSN).
