Malaysia Remains Careful Of US Tariffs, Ready To Take Advantage Of Geopolitical Opportunities -- Tengku Zafrul

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) --  It is too early to determine whether the tariffs imposed by the United States on Canada, Mexico and China will harm or benefit Malaysia, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

​​​​​​​ASEAN Embraces Green, Digital Strategies Amid US-China Dynamics – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is intensifying green energy initiatives and digital innovation to bolster supply chain resilience and maintain its role in global trade amid evolving US-China dynamics.  

Moody’s Affirms Malaysia’s Sovereign Credit Rating At “A3” With Stable Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has reaffirmed Malaysia’s sovereign credit rating at “A3” with a “stable” outlook while declaring that Malaysia’s medium-term growth prospects remain buoyant.

Majority ASEAN Members Should Adopt Common Central Time Zone -- Abdul Wahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The majority of ASEAN member countries should adopt a common time zone of GMT+8 as this would further integrate ASEAN as a compelling economic bloc, Bursa Malaysia chairman Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar said.

JS-SEZ To Drive Greater Economic Integration, Create More Jobs -- Maybank 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreements will drive greater economic integration, catalysing growth and promoting greater economic participation between the two countries.

Maybank’s Values-Driven Financial Services To Empower Region As Malaysia Assumes ASEAN Chairmanship

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The continuous strengthening of the ASEAN economy in the last decade showcased the true resilience of the region, coupled with promising economic prospects owing to its strategic location, diverse economies, and commitment to regional integration.

APEC 2024 Theme Aligns With ASEAN's 2025 Theme Of Inclusivity & Sustainability -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The theme of the 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Week (AELW) 2024, “Empower, Include, Grow”, aligns with ASEAN's 2025 theme of "Inclusivity and Sustainability" which Malaysia will chair next year.

RHB Investment Bank Maintains Malaysia 2025 GDP Forecast At 5.0 Pct Post-Trump Win

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd has maintained Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 5.0 per cent based on global assumptions for a Goldilocks backdrop following Donald Trump’s victory in the United States (US) presidential elections.

Malaysia’s Direct Selling Industry Sees New Horizons With Potential BRICS Membership

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s direct selling industry stands to gain significantly from the country’s interest in joining the BRICS economic bloc, says the Malaysia Direct Distribution Association (MDDA).

Malaysia Actively Seeks BRICS Support For Membership - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is actively seeking support from BRICS member countries for its bid to join the economic bloc, Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong said.

Malaysia Needs Diverse Trading Partners To Explore New Solar Market - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia plans to diversify its trading partners to explore new solar export markets amid geopolitical tensions and the ongoing trade war between China and the United States, according to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).

Several ASEAN Countries Also Interested In Joining BRICS -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Several ASEAN countries have shown interest in joining the BRICS grouping after Malaysia expressed its intention to be part of the economic bloc, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.