Malaysia Should Lead ASEAN’s Green Shipping Transition Through Financing, Collaboration, Says Expert

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should spearhead sustainable or green shipping initiatives within ASEAN, such as expanding access to regional financing schemes and promoting cooperation in carving out low-carbon shipping routes.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia To End At Intraday High

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index pared its earlier losses to end at its intraday high on Tuesday, driven by late buying in heavyweights and in line with most regional markets.

Maxis' FY2024 Net Profit Jumps 40.6 Pct To RM1.4 Bln, With Service Revenue At Record High

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd chalked up a 40.6 per cent surge in net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) to RM1.4 billion versus RM993 million in the previous year, bolstered by stronger revenue growth and cost optimisation.

Asean-Japan Women Entrepreneurs’ Summit In Kuala Lumpur Empowers Women In Business, Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC), in collaboration with the ASEAN Youth Organization and with the support of the ASEAN Coordinating Committee for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (ACCMSME) and Women Leadership Foundation Malaysia, successfully hosted the ASEAN-Japan Women Entrepreneurs’ Summit in Kuala Lumpur.

Bumiputera Companies Need To Collaborate With Non-bumi Firms To Strengthen Timber Industry – Johari

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Bumiputera companies in the local timber industry need to collaborate with non-Bumiputera companies to expand their market share and strengthen their competitiveness, said the Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Timber Product Exports Up 4.9 Pct To RM22.9 Bln In 2024 - Johari Ghani

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The export value of timber products increased 4.9 per cent to RM22.9 billion last year, compared to 2023, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

PM Anwar’s Bahrain Visit To Strengthen Bilateral Ties And Extend ASEAN Summit Invitation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) – Total trade between Malaysia and Bahrain expanded to RM1.19 billion (US$260 million) in 2024, compared to RM1.5 billion (US$330 million) in 2023.

Malaysia Will Not Let Any Nation Dictate Its Policies – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- No nation should dictate Malaysia’s policies—be it on trade, investment, or foreign relations—said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.  

ASEAN Must Prioritise Regional Interests Amid Global Geopolitical Shifts – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) – Member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must prioritise the bloc’s collective over any members’ ties to any superpower or alternative grouping, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia Remains Non-Aligned, Will Not Be Drawn Into Power Rivalries -- PM Anwar 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s position is clear that it remains non-aligned and will not be drawn into great power rivalries, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

ASEAN Must Move Beyond Traditional Trade And Investment Figures -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must move beyond traditional trade and investment figures and focus on a partnership that is transformational and future-oriented, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

FMM, ASEAN BAC Malaysia Share 12 Initiatives For ASEAN Chair With Over 40 Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) — The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) today hosted the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia briefing to share 12 key initiatives for Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship year with over 40 business organisations.