Malaysia’s Great Shift: Navigating The High Stakes Of Targeted Subsidies

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia embarks on one of the most ambitious reforms to its economic framework in recent decades, the issue of targeted subsidy for diesel has taken centre stage.

Hahm Partners Drives PR Innovation, Goes Global With K-pop Strategy

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Hahm Partners, one of Korea’s leading public relations (PR) and communications firms, is rapidly expanding globally with a focus on government relations (GR), strategic PR, brand-tech innovation, and K-pop intellectual properties (IP) marketing.

Construction Sector Largerly Insulated From Direct Impact Of Liberation Day -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian construction sector is largely insulated from the direct impact of Liberation Day, which brought tariffs to over 180 trading partners, with reciprocal rates ranging between 10 and 49 per cent across ASEAN.

Indonesia’s Booming Franchise Market Opens Doors For Malaysian Brands - Ahmad Zahid

JAKARTA, April 21 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s rapidly expanding franchise industry presents significant growth opportunities for Malaysian businesses seeking to strengthen their regional footprint, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Taobao Malaysia To Introduce Malay-language Interface By June

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- E-commerce platform Taobao Malaysia plans to roll out a Bahasa Malaysia interface by June 2025.

Seven Shows, One Creative Hub: HKTDC Puts Hong Kong In The Spotlight

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is staging seven mega events, spanning lifestyle products and the licensing sector, this month, spotlighting Hong Kong's role as a creative and innovation hub.

Federal Govt, Johor In Talks On Sandbox Initiatives To Ease Investor Concerns In JS-SEZ -- Tengku Zafrul

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The Federal government and the Johor state government have discussed sandbox initiatives to address the concerns of investors and industries in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). 

AI Adoption Gaining Momentum Among Local Agencies, Companies -- NEC Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Local agencies and companies are starting to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) as part of their digital transformation journey, according to NEC Corporation of Malaysia Sdn Bhd (NEC Malaysia).

Xi Makes Three Proposals To Deepen Strategic Partnership With Malaysia 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) --  Chinese President Xi Jinping has outlined a three-point proposal to build a high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with a shared future, during talks with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya on Wednesday.

Johor Records RM27.4 Bln Investment In 1Q, A Positive Sign For The State -- Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, April 17 (Bernama) -- The RM27.4 billion investment recorded in Johor during the first quarter (1Q) of 2025 is a positive indicator of the investment climate in the state, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

RELEX Named In Gartner Magic Quadrant For Supply Chain Planning

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- RELEX Solutions, a provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, has been recognised as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning based on Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute.

Malaysia, China To Deepen Strategic Cooperation In Four Key Sectors 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and China will deepen economic cooperation by focusing on four key sectors — the digital, green, blue, and tourism economies — with efforts aimed at enhancing integration across industrial, supply, value, data, and talent chains.