| LATEST NEWS | Mandatory EPF contributions for foreign workers, at two per cent each for workers and employers - Steven Sim | SPB Development Bhd has secured SC approval for a listing on Main Market of Bursa Malaysia in 2Q this year | Chambers of commerce in the country should work as one team to enhance Malaysia's progress – PM Anwar | The govt has opted for a 2 pct EPF contribution rate for foreign workers instead of the originally proposed 12 pct -- PM Anwar | |
From Kamarul Ariffin MD Yassin
ABU DHABI, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia welcomes companies from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to invest in Malaysia involving renewable energy (RE) projects, including data centres, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Budget carrier AirAsia is expecting five million guest arrivals to Sabah through Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, and Tawau this year, up from the 3.7 million arrivals recorded in 2024.
LABUAN, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) and Labuan Corporation (LC) must collaborate closely to strengthen the island's economy and ensure the benefits reach the local community, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa said.
From Kamarul Ariffin Md Yassin
ABU DHABI, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he believed issues related to Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) regarding gas distribution rights in Sarawak had been resolved through a series of negotiations, including his meeting with Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should start thinking about creating synergy between the state government, private sector and technology, which would allow for much more technology acquisition into the government system, says Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.
From Kamarul Ariffin Md Yassin
ABU DHABI, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed the Malaysia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on Tuesday to unlock new opportunities in trade, investment and economic cooperation between both countries.
LONDON, Jan 14 (Bernama) – Malaysian products, particularly palm oil, are expected to benefit from tariff-free access in the United Kingdom (UK) under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade agreement.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said long-term investments involving healthcare, airport operations, and energy sectors are expected following his working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
From Kamarul Ariffin Md Yasin
DUBAI, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Monday had an audience with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also the Ruler of Dubai.
ABU DHABI, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that his meetings with major companies from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during his three-day working visit to the country will strengthen bilateral relations and boost the trade and investment cooperation that has been established.
By Nurul Hanis Izmir
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is keen to position Pakistan as a strategic distribution hub for palm oil exports to Central Asia, capitalising on the country's strategic location and its proximity to emerging high-growth markets, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) will play a crucial role in the transformation and execution of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd's (MAHB) privatisation deal, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
