PM Anwar's Russia Trip Seen As Gateway To Central Asian Halal Market

By Lucia Terey John

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent official visit to Russia is not only a strategic move to strengthen bilateral relations, but also a “gateway” for Malaysia to explore the halal industry in the European and Central Asian regions, according to an analyst.

ASEAN Urged To Close MSME Gaps To Unlock Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- A prominent Malaysian private sector official has urged ASEAN to prioritise strategies and policies that address the challenges facing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), to ensure the regional economy fully benefits from their potential.

ASEAN Urged To Unite On US Tariff Response – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN bloc should adopt a unified stance when negotiating retaliatory tariffs imposed by the United States (US) to ensure equitable benefits for all member states, said Putra Business School (PBS) MBA Programme Director Associate Professor Dr Ahmed Razman Abdul Latiff.

Australia Negotiating With Malaysia To Boost Halal Export Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) – Australia is negotiating with Malaysia on a strategic partnership to boost its halal meat export industry.

Bubbles O2 Plans Expansion Into MENA And ASEAN Markets To Fill Halal Product Gap

By Mohd Noor Azeery Idris

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (BERNAMA) -- Oxygenated mineral water company, Bubbles O2 Sdn Bhd, plans to penetrate the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and ASEAN markets, which have been identified as having a significant gap in halal product offerings.

Melaka Unemployment Rate Down To 1.8 Pct In Q4 2024 - Ab Rauf

MELAKA, May 18 (Bernama) -- The unemployment rate in Melaka for the fourth quarter (Q4) of last year dropped to 1.8 per cent, down from 2.6 per cent in 2023, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said.

ASEAN Nations Taking Steps To Establish Monetary Fund, Strengthen Regional Financial Security - Anwar

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

KAZAN, (TATARSTAN), May 17 (Bernama) -- ASEAN countries are taking steps to revive the idea of creating their own monetary fund, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Richiamo Coffee Aims To Expand Into 5–10 International Markets In Five Years

By Mohd Noor Azeery Idris

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysian coffee shop chain Richiamo Coffee Sdn Bhd, plans to expand internationally, targeting between five and 10 global markets within the next five years.

MICE Industry Can Generate RM76.8 Bln, Attract Over 25 Million Tourists In Conjunction With ASEAN Chair, VMY

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) — The business events industry or Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) is projected to record the arrival of more than 25 million international tourists and industry players with total revenue expected to reach RM76.8 billion in conjunction with Malaysia's ASEAN chairmanship this year and the implementation of Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) next year.

Malaysia Receives Sustained Interest From Us Investors - AmCham 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- There is sustained interest coming from the United States (US) companies looking to invest in Malaysia amidst the US-China trade tensions.  

Astro's BIZone Rewards Campaign: RM3 Mln To Multiply Business Potential

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Astro strengthens its position this year with the launch of the BIZone Rewards campaign, an initiative specially designed to help food and beverage (F&B) businesses become more appealing, thereby increasing customer traffic, enhancing their image, and boosting their brand value.

Malaysia Committed To Drive DEFA Implementation As ASEAN Chair - Gobind

By Lucia Terey John

KUALA LUMPUR, April  17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as this year’s ASEAN chair, is committed to ensuring that the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) can be implemented in the near future, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.