Rafizi Ramli Resigns As Economy Minister, Effective June 17

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has resigned as Minister of Economy effective June 17, 2025

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.

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. 

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.

BIMP-EAGA Fuels Trade, Investment And Energy Growth – Marcos Jr

By Karina Imran & Anas Abu Hassan 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The joint initiatives under the Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) have played a vital role in narrowing the development gap within the sub-region. 

ASEAN, GCC And China - A New Power Bloc Of The Global South

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BEIJING, May 27 (Bernama) -- As the global economic uncertainty rages on following the United States’ (US) sweeping tariffs, China sees the inaugural ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur today not merely as a diplomatic gathering but a pivotal moment in the rise of the Global South. 

ASEAN-GCC-China Summit Reflects Success In Reshaping Cooperation Amid Multipolar World

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described the  organisation of the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit, which will take place for the first time today, as a success in reshaping the cooperation framework in line with the realities of today's multipolar world.

Malaysia Signs Deal To Initiate Trade Talks With GCC, Eyes Expansion Of Businesses -- Tengku Zafrul

By Vikneswaran Raman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) — Malaysia has set its sights on expanding trade with the oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries after signing a joint statement to initiate negotiations on a Malaysia-GCC Free Trade Agreement (MGFTA) today.

Malaysian, Vietnamese And Singaporean Firms Ink Landmark Deal For Export Of Renewable Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- In a landmark move for regional energy cooperation, leading energy companies from Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam have signed a joint development agreement to explore the export of renewable electricity from Vietnam to Malaysia and Singapore.

ASEAN Must Unlock Geo-Economic Potential To Narrow GDP Gap With Global Blocs - NCCIM

By V. Sankara

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must capitalise on strategic initiatives such as the ASEAN Geo-economics Task Force and the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) to narrow its economic gap with major global blocs like the European Union. 

ASEAN Needs Over US$3 Trillion Investment For Energy Transition By 2050 - Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has urged ASEAN member states to embrace a fundamental shift in financing strategies to achieve the region’s ambitious energy transition goals, with cumulative investments estimated at over US$3 trillion by 2050.