
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024

Malaysia's FDI inflow at RM40.4 bln, DIA outflow at RM40.6 bln in 2023 - DOSM
Malaysia's foreign direct investment net inflow recorded RM40.4 billion in 2023 from RM75.4 billion the previous year.
Wed Jun 26 2024

Gov't striving to reduce fiscal deficit rate to 4.3 per cent this year - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said Malaysia recorded a three per cent GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2023, despite facing challenges.
Mon Feb 19 2024

Al-Sultan Abdullah plays key role in bolstering the economy during reign as Agong
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah's term as the 16th King will be remembered with fondness.
Tue Jan 23 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Malaysia's FDI Conundrum: The Falling Ringgit and Questions Surrounding Budget 2024 [COLUMNIST] Malaysia's FDI Conundrum: The Falling Ringgit and Questions Surrounding Budget 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51691828873_money.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia's FDI Conundrum: The Falling Ringgit and Questions Surrounding Budget 2024
The Ringgit's depreciation can be attributed to numerous factors, but it's impossible to overlook the developments in Malaysia recently.
Wed Nov 01 2023

Strategic DDI can attract more FDI, drive economic growth - PM
Having a more strategic domestic industry ecosystem is crucial for generating more sustainable GDP growth, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Aug 22 2023
Notepad with Ibrahim Sani: Turkiye's Triumph | From Reforms to Thriving Investments
Get insights into Türkiye's growth story, from reforms since 2003 to FDI inflow and the thriving tech ecosystem. Uncover the strategic advantages of investing in Türkiye and its strong international relations tonight on #NotepadWithIbrahimSani with Ahmet Burak Dağlıoğlu, President of the Investment Office, The Presidency of The Republic of Turkiye
Tue Aug 01 2023

Strategic Investor Pass, digital nomad policies will attract more FDI and DDI - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz said these three key enablers are crucial to support Malaysia's investment and industrial ecosystem.
Fri Jul 14 2023

Malaysia's foreign investment surges to RM74.6 billion in 2022
The Americas region surpassed Asia as the highest region for FDI in 2022 with net inflows of RM42.6 billion, mainly from the United States, which amounted to RM37.8 billion.
Fri Jun 16 2023
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[COLUMNIST] Malaysian 5G Rollout - FDI promissory trap
The current DNB model focuses only on the last mile service delivery, which WILL NOT resolve internet problems in rural areas. - Rais Hussin
Thu May 04 2023
![[COLUMNIST] The zero-sum game of liquidity [COLUMNIST] The zero-sum game of liquidity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51673924870_duit.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The zero-sum game of liquidity
Some quick action and creative marketing could allow us to manoeuvre an opportunity to bring in investment flows.
Mon Mar 20 2023

InvestKL targets more than RM2 bil worth of investments for 2023
InvestKL aims to secure more than RM2 billion worth of high-impact and high-value investments in 2023, specifically in the digital economy, ideation and innovation sectors.
Thu Mar 16 2023

Foreign investor interest not affected by floods -Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said the industrial zones affected by the floods did not reach a level where it would affect investments.
Mon Mar 06 2023

Ministerial delegation to Italy attracts RM3.25 bln potential FDIs
The FDIs were due to Malaysia's strategic location as a gateway to ASEAN and the Asia Pacific region.
Tue Jan 24 2023

Revamp national tax regime to attract FDI - Ahmad Zahid
The country's tax regime needs to be revamped and be in line with the world tax system in order to attract FDI, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.
Fri Jan 13 2023

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025