PM Anwar’s WEF Dialogues -- From Manchester United, Regional Challenges To Balancing Global Superpower Dynamics

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister and ASEAN chair Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made an indelible mark at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, by seamlessly navigating discussions that ranged from light-hearted conversations about his favourite football club to the intricate dynamics of international relations and challenges and successes of regional integration.

Malaysia To Prioritise Energy, Connectivity And Bloc's Independence As ASEAN Chair -- PM Anwar

DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 22 (Bernama) -- As the chairman of ASEAN this year, Malaysia aims to prioritise energy and connectivity with a focus on building trust and inclusivity among member countries as well as engaging constructively with major global powers while safeguarding the bloc’s independence.

WEF 2025: Global South Must Push For International Structural Reforms -- PM Anwar

DAVOS (Switzerland) Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised that the Global South, such as BRICS, has to take a stand because the international financial structure through the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the United Nations need to reform.

Malaysia Reiterates Commitment To Paris Agreement Amid US Exit - PM Anwar 

DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reiterated Malaysia’s commitment to the Paris Agreement, highlighting the country’s willingness to take bold and tough measures to value humanity and preserve sustainability.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against US Dollar Supported By Decline In Malaysia's Inflation

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by data showing a decline in Malaysia’s inflation rate, said an economist.

Malaysia Should Utilise Free Trade Agreements To Promote Palm Oil Globally -- MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should utilise the free trade agreements (FTAs) that it has among the ASEAN countries, including the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to promote palm oil at the global level, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

MSMEs Must Achieve Targets Of 41 Pct GDP Contribution, 15 Pct Export Contribution In 2025 -- Ewon

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The micro, small and medium enterprises’ (MSMEs) contribution to the national economy has not met the target set under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), according to Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick.

Government Wage Revisions, Minimum Wage Hike To Boost Malaysians' Quality Of Living 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysians’ quality of living is set to improve following next month’s minimum wage rise and civil service salary adjustment.

WEF 2025: PM Anwar To Sit Down With WEF Executive Chairman, Lead ASEAN Plenary On Final Day

DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will begin his final day at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2025 today by receiving a courtesy call by WEF founder and chairman of the board of trustees Prof Klaus Schwab.

JS-SEZ Talk Of The Town Among Investors - OBORCC

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan  22 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has become a hot topic among industry players across Asia.

ASEAN Data Centre Revenue To See 20 Pct CAGR By 2028

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- ASEAN data centre revenue is expected to see a 20 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) by 2028, according to Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar For Third Consecutive Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger for the third consecutive day against the greenback, supported by a decline in the US Dollar Index (DXY) as investors awaited further cues from the White House regarding developments in trade policy.