IMF Forum Explores How Governments Can Better Navigate Rising Borrowing Costs, Refinancing Pressures

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The 20th International Monetary Fund (IMF) Public Debt Management Forum explores and discusses how governments can better navigate the challenges of rising borrowing costs and debt refinancing pressures.

Timor-Leste PM’s Visit To Weststar Signals Stronger Bilateral Ties In Aviation, Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The official visit by Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao to Weststar Group’s headquarters reflects the shared commitment of both Weststar Group and the Timor-Leste government to strengthening bilateral cooperation in aviation, energy support services, and economic development.

Malaysia Can Boost Semicon Industry To Empower Agro Innovation — Liew Chin Tong

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia could leverage and strengthen its semiconductor industry to empower innovation in the agriculture sector, particularly in ensuring food security, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong. 

Introduce New Legislation To Enable AI To Operate Independently - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- New legislation has to be introduced to enable artificial intelligence (AI) to operate independently, without having to subject itself to the laws of the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

ASEAN, GCC Countries, China Keen To Cooperate With Malaysia In Halal Industry — Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) — Several ASEAN countries, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and China are keen to work with Malaysia to share experiences in the halal industry.

FBM KLCI Ends Slightly Higher At Midday On Cautious Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) ended slightly higher at midday as bargain-hunting was offset by cautious sentiment amid persistent global uncertainties.

TNB Strengthens Regional Presence Through Collaboration In GCC

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd's (TNB) unit TNB Repair and Maintenance Sdn Bhd (TNB Remaco) has entered into a strategic joint venture partnership with Kuwait’s Al-Dhow Engineering General Trading and Contracting Co. WLL. 

Quadria Capital Closes US$1.07 Bln Fund To Drive Healthcare Investments In Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Quadria Capital has announced the final close of its Fund III with US$1.07 billion in total commitments, significantly exceeding its original US$800 million target. (US$1=RM4.20)

BIMP-EAGA Summit A Vital Avenue to Deal With Global Challenges -- MinDA Secretary

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Summit serves as a vital and resilient platform for the four participating Southeast Asian countries to confront global challenges, particularly in the face of the United States tariff chaos.

PM Anwar To Address Policymakers, Global Leaders At Energy Asia 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to deliver a keynote address and officiate Energy Asia 2025, scheduled to take place on June 16 to 18 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

Malaysia's Leadership Under PM Anwar Strengthens ASEAN Cooperation -- Nazir Razak

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s leadership under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has been a unique strength in bringing ASEAN leaders together to discuss and address regional issues collaboratively.

AEC Strategic Plan To Drive Deeper Regional Economic Integration, Strengthen Resilience - Economist

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030 will drive deeper integration and create prosperity across the Southeast Asian economies, while strengthening the bloc’s resilience against external economic pressures, an economist said today.