Malaysia Remains A Top Investment Destination For Europe And US, Nearly RM20 Bln Investment Commitments Identified

KUALA LUMPUR, 26 Feb (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains a top destination for European and US investors even though the country has joined BRICS as a partner country.

Sabah Ships First Batch Of MD Pineapples Under IPR Intan Programme

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Sabah made an agricultural milestone today with the maiden shipment of fresh MD2 pineapples totalling 15 tonnes under the People’s Income Initiative (IPR) programme here.

Unlocking Intra-ASEAN Investment Opportunities Key To Regional Integration -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Intra-ASEAN investment opportunities remain largely untapped and significant efforts are still needed to achieve regional regulatory alignment, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Abdul Ghaffour.

HLTF-EI Makes Significant Progress In Key Areas - MITI Sec-Gen

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Economic Integration (HLTF-EI) has made significant progress in several key areas, particularly in advancing key regional priorities.

ESCAP: ASEAN Must Prioritise Sustainable Investment, Narrow Development Gaps Among Member States

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Nabilah Saleh

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has emphasised the need for ASEAN to adopt sustainable and inclusive investment strategies as key drivers of economic resilience and growth.

IMFC-J To Drive Realisation Of Investments Into JS-SEZ -- MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The opening of the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor (IMFC-J) represents a significant milestone in streamlining investment processes for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

RTEDM Outlines Initiatives To Promote Adoption Of Emerging Technologies, Including AI -- Digital Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (RTEDM), monitored by the National Council of Digital Economy and Fourth Industrial Revolution (MED4IR), outlines initiatives to promote the development and adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, said the Digital Ministry.

Malaysia Should Lead ASEAN’s Green Shipping Transition Through Financing, Collaboration, Says Expert

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should spearhead sustainable or green shipping initiatives within ASEAN, such as expanding access to regional financing schemes and promoting cooperation in carving out low-carbon shipping routes.

Thai PM: RCEP, Regional Integration Key To ASEAN Prosperity

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has underscored the shared priorities of deeper regional economic integration, strengthening supply chains and contributing to global economic development.

Thai PM: Economic Corridor Crucial To US$30 Bln Trade Target With Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- Thailand and Malaysia are accelerating efforts to unlock the full potential of cross-border trade and investment, aiming to establish a thriving economic corridor along their shared border.

Malaysia's Political Stability, Monetary Policies Among Contributors To Upbeat GDP --Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s political stability and monetary policies were among the contributors to the country’s positive gross domestic product (GDP) growth last year, which surpassed the minimum target, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

Lack Of Investments And Cost Of Capital For Gas Development Weaken Energy Security - International Gas Union

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The lack of investments and raising the cost of capital for gas development will endanger energy security and weaken the industry's capability to provide affordable, reliable and sustainable energy to people at large, said International Gas Union (IGU) president Li Yalan (she).