Malaysia Confident Of Navigating Possible Challenges From Trump’s Presidency

Malaysia, UK Must Proactively Capitalise On CPTPP Benefits – PM Anwar

From D.Arul Rajoo

LONDON, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) sets the stage for greater growth in trade, investment, and the exchange of knowledge and know-how between Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK), but hard work lies ahead.

Berjaya's Vincent Tan Urges Local Companies To Joint HSR Consortium After MRCB Makes Exit

KLANG, Jan 17 (Bernama) — Berjaya Corporation Bhd has urged local companies to be part of a consortium for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (KL-SG HSR) project.

U Mobile To Roll Out 5G In 15-18 Months, IPO By End Of 2025 – Vincent Tan

KLANG, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- U Mobile Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s second 5G network operator, plans to roll out its second 5G network within the next 15 to 18 months, according to chairman Tan Sri Vincent Tan.

Malaysia To Rejuvenate Underutilised ASEAN Plus Three, EAS To Bolster Regional Cooperation -- PM Anwar 

From D.Arul Rajoo

LONDON, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- As chair of ASEAN in 2025, Malaysia will seek to rejuvenate key mechanisms like the ASEAN Plus Three and the East Asia Summit (EAS), both of which have been celebrated for their convening power but remain underutilised, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. 

Ringgit Continues To Close Weaker Against US Dollar

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit weakened against the US dollar at the close today on cautious market sentiment ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump as the US president on Monday, said an analyst. 

Malaysia, UK Hold First Ministerial-led Joint Economic And Trade Committee Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK) have held their first ministerial-led Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting, marking the strengthening of already robust trade relations.

Malaysia, Singapore Collaboration Key To Johor Bahru's Economic Growth

PETALING JAYA, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Johor Bahru’s future as a major economic hub will largely depend on the successful collaboration between Malaysia’s federal and state governments, as well as their partnership with Singapore.

Gamuda's RM6.6 Bln London Wall Project Breaks Ground, Secures RM2.75 Bln Development Loan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd and London-based real estate investor Castleforge marked the next stage in their £1.2 billion (RM6.6 billion) redevelopment of 75 London Wall in the City of London with a groundbreaking ceremony and the signing of one of London’s largest property development loan in recent years, valued at £500 million (RM2.75 billion).

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar For Fourth Consecutive Day 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher for the fourth consecutive day against the US dollar as investors reassessed their positions following the release of weaker US economic data, said an analyst.

Over 150 Industry Leaders Attend MIDA-ALP Forum On Future Of Supply Chains

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s supply chain and logistics industry received a boost today as over 150 industry leaders convened for the “Future of Supply Chains: Optimising, Planning, and Automating for Success” forum, co-organised by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Ally Logistic Property (ALP).

NexV Manufacturing, Global Nev Technology Ink Partnership For Commercial EV Assembly

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- NexV Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (NMSB) and Global NEV Technology Sdn Bhd (GNEV) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore strategic collaborations in the assembly and manufacturing of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in Malaysia.