Korea-ASEAN Economic Partnership Must Evolve Beyond Traditional Frameworks - Experts

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Experts have called for the economic partnership between South Korea, which became a dialogue partner of ASEAN in 1991, to evolve beyond traditional frameworks in light of fast-changing geopolitical and economic realities, extending to long-term security and stability as well.

TM Joins Consortium To Develop Cable System Connecting ASEAN Nations To Japan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) is collaborating with Meta, SoftBank Corp, IPS Inc, PT XLSmart Telecom Sejahtera Tbk, and NEC Corporation in developing the Candle submarine cable system which connects ASEAN countries to Japan.

Sabah Floods: Banking Sector Commits To Financial Relief For Affected Customers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) – The banking industry has pledged wide-ranging financial relief and assistance to communities in Sabah affected by the recent floods.

EU Acknowledges MSPO As Credible Standard For EUDR Compliance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) has officially acknowledged the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification as a credible sustainability standard with a high-standard digital traceability system that can facilitate operators' compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

Bina Puri Inks MoU With Hanil Electric, Eyeing US$50 Mln Plant Project In Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- Bina Puri Holdings Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s household appliance manufacturer, Hanil Electric Co Ltd, to develop Hanil’s upcoming US$50 million (RM220 million) manufacturing plant in Sarawak.

New SME Corp Scheme Offers Financing With Up To 40 Pct Grant Conversion

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp) has launched the Business Accelerator Programme (BAP) Alternative Financing Programme 2025, a new financing programme designed not just to lend but also to reward small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

AmanahRaya Trustees And CoKeeps Partner To Advance Digital Asset Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- AmanahRaya Trustees Bhd (ART), a wholly owned subsidiary of Amanah Raya Bhd, has signed a memorandum of understanding with CoKeeps Sdn Bhd to explore the establishment of Digital Asset Custodian (DAC) services.

Ambank To Extend RM780 Mln In Financing For E&O’s Andaman Island Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- AmBank Group will provide RM780 million in financing to Tanjung Pinang Development Sdn Bhd (TPD), a subsidiary of Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O), for the Andaman Island project.

Malaysia Invites JD.com To Explore Smart Warehouse Investment In Selangor Aeropark

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has invited China’s one-stop e-commerce platform, JD.com, to consider investing in Selangor Aeropark’s Smart Warehouse, a move aimed at further consolidating Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s (KLIA) position as a regional logistics hub.

APEC Economies Agree On Closer Cooperation In Creative And Cultural Industries

By Farhana Poniman

GYEONGJU, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Ministers and high-level representatives from APEC economies have released a joint statement affirming their commitment to continued collaboration in the cultural and creative sectors. 

Malaysia, Brunei Vow To Boost Energy, Trade Ties

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Brunei pledged to advance cooperation in energy, connectivity, agriculture, tourism and the halal industry, a joint statement said on Wednesday.

Gamuda Shares Up On SD Guthrie Collaboration, Contribution To Trickle In From 2028/29

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd shares went up in today’s early trading session after the group announced its collaboration with SD Guthrie Bhd to develop, own and operate solar power assets, including energy storage systems, with a combined target capacity of 1.2 gigawatts (GWs).