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.

Botswana Remains An Important Partner For Malaysia In Africa - PM Anwar

From M. Saraswathi

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Botswana remains an important partner for Malaysia in the African region, with significant investments in the republic, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Analysts Lower 2025 Inflation To 1.4 Pct, Expect 1.8 Pct Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has lowered its 2025 inflation forecast to 1.4 per cent from 1.5 per cent (2024: 1.8 per cent), driven by the deflationary effects of Budi95.

PM Anwar Arrives In South Africa To Attend G20 Leaders' Summit

From M.Saraswathi

PRETORIA, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in South Africa at 6.38 pm local time on Thursday (Friday, 12.38 am Malaysia time) to attend the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit. 

ASEAN, African Union Ties Must Move Beyond Symbolism

From M. Saraswathi

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- ASEAN-African Union relations must move beyond symbolism and take shape through genuine, people-centred cooperation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PM Anwar To Highlight ASEAN Perspective At G20, Share Insights On Global Challenges

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to share ASEAN’s experiences and perspectives in addressing global uncertainty at the Group of 20 (G20) Summit in South Africa on Saturday (Nov 22).

Anwar Raises Tariff Issue On Palm Oil Products With Counterpart, Malaysia Ready To Open Access To Poultry Products For Export

From Saraswathi Muniappan

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is ready to open access for products such as chicken, bird’s nest and animal feed for export to Ethiopia, in addition to offering expertise in oil palm cultivation and high-quality seedlings, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia, Ethiopia Need To Facilitate, Expedite Economic Cooperation - PM Anwar

From M. Saraswathi

ADDIS ABABA (Ethiopia), Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he will speak to his Ethiopian counterpart Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali on doing all that is necessary to facilitate and expedite economic cooperation between Malaysia and Ethiopia.

Waste No Time In Beefing Up Trade And Investment Ties, Anwar Tells Malaysian And Ethiopian Businesses

From M. Saraswathi

ADDIS ABABA (Ethiopia), Nov 19 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on businesses in both Malaysia and Ethiopia to not waste time anymore but to beef up bilateral trade and investment ties in view of the disruptions and challenges in the international arena.

Africa’s Rapid Growth A Hedge For Malaysia Against Geopolitical Uncertainties -- Academician

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The African continent’s rapid economic growth presents export opportunities for Malaysia to reduce reliance on traditional partners and possibly hedge itself against geopolitical uncertainties, University of Nottingham Malaysia assistant professor of business economics Dr Tan Chee Meng said.

Emerging Market Macroeconomic, Credit Condition To Remain Resilient In 2026 -- Moody's Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Ratings expects emerging market (EM) macroeconomic and credit conditions to remain resilient in 2026, mirroring this year’s performance.

China Urges ASEAN To Priortise Manufacturing For Global Competitiveness

BEIJING, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN countries should pay more attention to the manufacturing sector to improve competitiveness in the global market, said Prof Xu Jie of the Department of Economics at the CPC Central Party School (Chinese Academy of Governance).