Malaysia-UAE CEPA Set To Boost Bilateral Trade By 60 Pct -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (MY-UAE CEPA) is expected to boost total bilateral trade between the two countries by at least 60 per cent in five years, contributing to a more sustainable economic growth.

Malaysia-UAE CEPA the Fastest FTA Concluded - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed on Tuesday has set a new record for Malaysia as the fastest free trade agreement (FTA) to be concluded in just 11 months, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. 

KL Rubber Market Higher, Bouyed By Regional Futures Uptrend

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market was higher today, supported by the uptrend in the regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer. 

Sapura Energy Gets Second Approval-in-principle From Financiers For Restructuring

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Sapura Energy Bhd has received written confirmation from the Corporate Debt Restructuring Committee (CDRC) on Jan 11, 2025, that MCF Financiers have provided their requisite additional approval-in-principle in respect of certain refinements to the terms of the proposed restructuring scheme (PRS). 

MRT Corp Signs Rm8.31 Bln Contract With SRS Consortium

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 -- Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) has signed a Civil Main Contract (CMC) for Segment 1 of the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project with SRS Consortium Sdn Bhd.

Malaysia, UAE Cooperation Expected To Include AI And Data Centre Investment During Anwar's Visit

From Kamarul Ariffin Md Yasin

ABU DHABI, 12 Jan (Bernama) -- The fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres offer potential cooperation and investment opportunities for Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Fully Implementing RCEP Could Position Asean As A Hub For Regional Growth - Tengku Zafrul

 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- As the 2025 ASEAN chair Malaysia will focus on leveraging the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world’s largest trade agreement now in force.

Tous Les Jours, Stream Empire To Set Up Five Outlets In Malaysia This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Tous les Jours, a flagship brand of a leading food company in South Korea, CJ Foodville, plans to open five outlets in Malaysia by the end of this year.

Penang Records RM22.6 Bln Approved Investments Up To 3Q 2024

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Penang has attracted an impressive investment inflow in the industrial sector this year, with approved investments up to the third quarter (3Q) hitting RM22.6 billion.

BHIC Disposes of Stake in CAD to German Company for RM54 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Bhd (BHIC) has disposed of its equity stake in Contraves Advanced Devices Sdn Bhd (CAD) to German automotive and arms manufacturer, Rheinmetall AG.

ASEAN Chairmanship In 2025 Marks Pivotal Moment For Malaysia

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- In less than two weeks, Malaysia will take on the ASEAN chairmanship in January 2025, marking a pivotal moment for the country.

As ASEAN Chair Next Year, Malaysia To Focus On ASEAN Power Grid, Digitalisation - PM Anwar

SUBANG, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to prioritise the ASEAN power grid and digitalisation as ASEAN Chair next year, as part of efforts to support the growth of intra-ASEAN trade, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.