PM Anwar’s WEF Dialogues -- From Manchester United, Regional Challenges To Balancing Global Superpower Dynamics

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister and ASEAN chair Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made an indelible mark at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, by seamlessly navigating discussions that ranged from light-hearted conversations about his favourite football club to the intricate dynamics of international relations and challenges and successes of regional integration.

Southern Gateway Economic Corridor To Coordinate High-impact Projects

MELAKA, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- The Southern Gateway Economic Corridor is the best medium for coordinating high-impact development projects that can generate sustainable economic growth.

Gig Economy Expands In 2024 Amid Push For Worker Protections

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gig economy has continued its upward trajectory in 2024, with the number of own-account workers, including gig workers, surpassing three million as of September.

Council Of EU Adopts One-year Postponement For Deforestation Law

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The Council of the European Union (EU) has formally adopted the regulation on the postponement of application of the EU deforestation law by one year.

Labuan IBFC Prepares For FATF Evaluation With Key Legislative Reforms 

LABUAN, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The passing of four bills under the Ministry of Finance aimed at regulating business activities in the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) is set to strengthen Malaysia’s standing ahead of the fourth Financial Action Task Force (FATF) evaluation in February 2025.

AI-Media Secures 5-year Deal With CME To Enhance Accessibility In Central, Eastern Europe

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- AI-Media, a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven live and recorded captioning and language technology, has announced a strategic five-year agreement with Central European Media Enterprises (CME), its first major deal in Central and Eastern European.

Transport Ministry Forms Committee To Review Maritime Law, Port Acts

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The Transport Ministry has formed the Malaysia Maritime Law Revision Committee (MLRC) to review and update the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (MSO) 1952 and the respective Port Acts to ensure they remain relevant and effective in the face of evolving industry practices, international standards, and maritime treaties, said its minister, Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

Malaysian SMEs Reap Benefits From CISCE In Beijing

By Syamsiah Sahat

BEIJING, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) described the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) as an eye-opening experience in terms of future market planning, as well as benefiting from finding space for their supply chain business.

Forest City's SFZ To Focus On Banking And Logistics - MB

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Forest City's Special Financial Zone (SFZ) will prioritise two key sectors: banking and financial services, alongside logistics services, global service centres, and transfer services.

Sarawak Makes Significant Progress In CCUS - Abang Johari

KUCHING, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is making significant progress in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) to position the state as the CCUS heartland for the Asia Pacific region, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. 

KPKS Perak Visits China To Advance SME Technology

GUANGZHOU (China), Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The Kinta Small and Medium Business Sustainability Association (KPKS) Perak has led a delegation to China to strengthen ties and explore collaboration opportunities with the country’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Negeri Sembilan Tables Budget 2025 Totalling RM590 Million -- MB Aminuddin

SEREMBAN, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The Negeri Sembilan government today tabled a balanced budget for 2025 with a projected revenue totalling RM590.0 million and an equivalent estimated operating expenditure,  including a development budget allocation of RM135 million.