Resilience Begins With Right Policies -- PM Anwar

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Countries can withstand global shocks only when their policies are sound, aligned and ready for stress, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Former Labuan IBFC Executive Chairman Iskandar Nuli Appointed MIFSA CEO

LABUAN, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The Maldives International Financial Services Authority (MIFSA) has appointed Datuk Iskandar Mohd Nuli as its new chief executive officer, marking an important step in the Maldives’ efforts to develop a competitive international financial centre.

PM Anwar Highlights Vast Potential Of Africa-ASEAN Trade

From M. Saraswathi

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted the vast potential of linking the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) with the ASEAN market during his meeting with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, at his headquarters in Addis Ababa.

Johor Capital Group Partners Hong Kong-Based Companies To Advance Digital Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Johor Capital Group (JCG) today signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Hong Kong-based HGC Global Communications Ltd (HGC) and Legan Group (Legan), to advance Malaysia’s ambition to become a regional hub for digital connectivity, data infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation.

Malaysia, Ethiopia To Tap Into Each Other’s Strengths

From Saraswathi Muniappan

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Ethiopia have announced that no stone will be left unturned in tapping into each other’s strengths, especially in trade and investment, bilateral ties, and leveraging multilateral platforms.

ASEAN Cross-border QR Payment Surges To 12.9 Million Transactions In 1h 2025 -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- ASEAN cross-border Quick Response (QR) payment has surged, reaching 12.9 million transactions in the first half of 2025, said Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

ASEAN Must Act On Tariff Fallout With Clearer Trade Rules -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must address the immediate fallout from the rise in tariffs by defining the rules of origin more clearly, closing transhipment loopholes, and developing trade diversion safeguards, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

2026 Census To Cover 1.2 Million Organisations, Including 180,000 In FTS - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Economic Census (BE2026) will cover an estimated 1.2 million establishments nationwide, of which 180,000 registered business establishments are operating in the Federal Territories, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

ASEAN's Neutrality Offers Viable Platform For Trade, Investment With Major Economies -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s neutrality offers a rare, viable platform for trade, technology collaboration and investment with all major economic players, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

MIHAS@Shanghai Exceeds Target With A Record-breaking RM3.2 Bln In Total Sales

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The Shanghai Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS@Shanghai) has recorded RM3.2 billion in total sales, surpassing its target of RM3 billion, marking a major milestone in Malaysia’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its global halal leadership.

ECRL To Help Increase Terengganu’s GDP To RM48.2 Billion By 2040

KUALA TERENGGANU, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Terengganu’s gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to rise to RM48.2 billion by 2040, up from RM34 billion in 2020, resulting from the implementation of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project.

Maybank Facilitates RM15 Bln Financing And Investments In JS-SEZ

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has facilitated more than RM15 billion into the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), comprising RM10 billion in committed financing and up to RM5.35 billion in investment interests via letters of intent (LOIs) from clients.