Malaysia’s Leading Index Rises 0.6 Pct In March, Signalling Continued Growth - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to maintain its growth trajectory, albeit at a more moderate pace, supported by solid economic fundamentals, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

Upgraded ATIGA Would Further Boost Southeast Asia’s Intra Trade - Tengku Zafrul

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is hopeful the upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) will help to liberalise further the region’s financial services sector, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said.

Sabah's Strategic Ascent: Becoming A Beacon Of Economic Power, Sustainable Growth

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Amid global economic shifts, Sabah is making deliberate, calculated moves to position itself not just as a regional player, but as a formidable force in global trade and sustainability.

MIGHT Taking More Strategic Approach; Strengthening PPP In Technology

LANGKAWI, May 24 (Bernama)-- The Malaysia Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) is taking a more strategic and meaningful role as it drives efforts to strengthen public-private partnerships (PPP) in technology and accelerate local innovation.

AEC Roadmap For Deepening Economic Integration And Resilience - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030 will outline the framework for the regional economic integration agenda and enhance its agility and resilience against external shocks.

Malaysia Calls For Stronger ASEAN Space Tech Cooperation

By Zarul Effendi Razali

LANGKAWI, May 23 (Bernama) -- ASEAN countries must intensify collaboration in space technology to strengthen knowledge-sharing and capacity-building across the region, Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) Director-General Datuk Azlikamil Napiah said.

ASEAN Urged To Close MSME Gaps To Unlock Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- A prominent Malaysian private sector official has urged ASEAN to prioritise strategies and policies that address the challenges facing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), to ensure the regional economy fully benefits from their potential.

SAMENTA: ASEAN Must Address Trade Barriers To Aid MSMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must take bold steps to address key trade challenges through enforceable agreements on reducing non-tariff barriers, expanding mutual recognition arrangements, and further operationalising the ASEAN Single Window for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Mutiara Perlis Invests RM17 Mln In Kalmar Equipment To Boost Inland Port Capacity

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Mutiara Perlis Sdn Bhd is investing RM17 million to acquire 15 Kalmar container handlers for the Perlis Inland Port (PIP) via its partner, Mach 1 Group.

Malaysia Has Capacity To Capture Rapidly Evolving Space Economy Industry -- MOSTI

By Zarul Effendi Razali

LANGKAWI, May 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has the capacity to capture the rapidly evolving space economy industry, with the country’s large local talent pool, ample resources, good infrastructure and technology.

Anwar Outlines Bold ASEAN Vision With Economic Integration, Regional Power Grid Initiative

PUTRAJAYA, May 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today outlined a bold strategic vision for ASEAN’s next phase of growth, emphasising stronger economic integration, trade expansion and cross-border energy connectivity as key pillars under Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship this year.

Malaysian Govt Not Involved In Skyvast-Huawei AI Initiative - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The recent launch of an artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure initiative, involving Skyvast Corporation and Huawei Technologies, was not developed, endorsed, or coordinated by the government, says the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).