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By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s investment landscape in 2024 has once again showcased its resilience and adaptability, with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) at the forefront of driving economic growth through strategic investments, human capital development, digital and green economy initiatives.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's participation in multiple unilateral trade agreements could attract more investors to the country and benefit other ASEAN nations, an economic analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Deeper trade agreements and domestic reforms are needed to build economic resilience in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and East Asian Pacific regions, especially during extreme change and uncertainty.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) hub will be established in Sabah and Sarawak next year to provide entrepreneurs in both states with better access to business information.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Singapore, Australia, Japan and Malaysia lead the rankings as Asia-Pacific’s (APAC) leading lifestyle and investment hotspots, according to global real estate consultancy and estate agency, Knight Frank.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the Republic of Guinea should intensify their engagement, particularly in market access and technical assistance, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) has drafted several initiatives to transform the agricommodity sector from labour-based to technology-based.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The government estimates the range of assets under management (AUM) to be between RM500 million and RM1.2 billion within the first five years of implementing the family office scheme, targeting families from within the country, the region and abroad, such as from the Middle East.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
ISTANBUL, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states must prioritise the sharing of best practices and foster robust collaboration among Islamic nations to develop modern, efficient and inclusive financial ecosystems, effectively phasing out outdated traditional methods.
KUCHING, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation Bhd (SDEC), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with two other parties to collaborate on human capital development and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technological solutions, focusing on space-related industries.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The tabling of Budget 2025 by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Parliament yesterday reflected the government’s sustained commitment to fiscal responsibility and equitable growth while bolstering Malaysia’s resilience against global uncertainties, said Khazanah Nasional Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The measures in Budget 2025 are set to ensure that the capital market can facilitate greater and more broad-based wealth creation, said Securities Commission Malaysia.
