12MP: Halal industry to contribute 8.1 pct to GDP, RM56 bln export revenue in 2025
The halal industry is expected to generate RM56 billion export revenue in 2025 compared to RM30.6 billion in 2020, according to the 12MP.
Mon Sep 27 2021
Jack Ma: Alibaba in Malaysia to Enable, Not to Compete
Alibaba's Jack Ma assuages concerns over China-Malaysia relations and reassures his commitment to Malaysia as the e-commerce giant pushes for expansion in Southeast Asia.
Fri Jun 22 2018
Three Things Making Malaysia Airports A Stock Pick Darling
Azli Mohamed shares his management and operational insights with AWANI Review's from charting out MAHBs future to lessons learnt from his time in General Electric and the Mubadala Investment group.
Mon Jan 08 2018
AirAsia X still "structurally risky" despite strong earnings - CIMB Research
AAX has delivered a core net profit of RM19.5 million in 3Q17, better than 3Q16s RM5.7 million profit, as a result of a turnaround to profits at AirAsia X India (IAAX).
Fri Nov 24 2017
Malaysia is Alibaba's gateway to ASEAN, says CEO
Alibaba Group CEO, Daniel Zhang says the Electronic World Wide Trade Platform (EWTP), a key part of the DFTZ in Sepang, is an important milestone in the company's globalization strategy.
Sat Nov 11 2017
Singles' Day: A real life example of what DFTZ can do for our SMEs
Digital Free Trade Zone says it will increase Malaysian SMEs export of goods to USD38 billion and has created over 60,000 by 2025.
Fri Nov 10 2017
Hartalega innovates glove industry
Hartalega Holdings Berhad, the worlds largest manufacturer of premium quality nitrile gloves, is set to revolutionise the global healthcare sector with development of antimicrobial products.
Fri Nov 10 2017
How interconnected is Lazada with DFTZ?
Ibrahim Sani speaks to Lazada Malaysia CEO Hans-Peter Ressel on the upside of the company following the launching of the Digital Free Trade Zone.
Mon Nov 06 2017
Najib impressed auction netted RM122,063 in a minute
Najib reiterated that he wanted to continue his late father's legacy to continue to develop the country and drive Malaysia to be among the top 20 nations in the world.
Sat Nov 04 2017
KLIA Aeropolis to get additional investment of RM700 million
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) Managing Director Datuk Mohd Badlisham Ghazali said with the establishment of the hub, air cargo volume would increase starting the third quarter of 2020.
Fri Nov 03 2017
Najib, Jack Ma flag off 1,972 export-ready SMEs onboard DFTZ
The world's first DFTZ is a key component in driving Malaysia's digital economy, facilitating SMEs to capitalise on the convergence of exponential growth of the Internet economy.
Fri Nov 03 2017
More than 90 million air passengers used KLIA last year - Aziz Kaprawi
He attributed the increase to Malaysia's success in making Kuala Lumpur the premier transit centre in the region and expected the figure to grow in future.
Fri Aug 25 2017
Bandar Malaysia, a catalyst for future economic growth
The Bandar Malaysia project has the potential to be a catalyst for future economic growth.
Tue May 02 2017
Use of eCommerce platform by Malaysia SMEs still low
There is a fear that these entrepreneurs would be left behind and fail to strengthen themselves in the market, if they did not ready themselves to take advantage of the DFTZ.
Sat Apr 01 2017
DFTZ will be a business run by Malaysians, says Jack Ma
Ma says the e-hub should focus on looking for partners and empowering them.
Thu Mar 23 2017
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024