
Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 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

Government to further strengthen ASEAN's readiness in finalising DEFA
Malaysia is focusing on two main approaches to facilitate the DEFA negotiation, says Liew Chin Tong.
Wed Feb 05 2025

US AI chip export restrictions will not impact Malaysia's existing data centres - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the government will adopt a wait-and-see approach to assess the potential impact on future arrangements.
Thu Jan 16 2025

ASEAN should unite regarding GMT implementation - Liew
Liew Chin Tong urges ASEAN member states not to enter into a race to the bottom in terms of wages, tax cuts, or tax holidays.
Wed Jan 08 2025

Malaysia-South Korea FTA expected to be finalised next year - Liew
Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong says the FTA negotiations have already started.
Mon Dec 09 2024

Shaping Malaysia’s economic future: AMCHAM’s Penang Dialogue 2024 sparks essential conversations
The American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce(AMCHAM) proudly convened its signature conference, the Penang Dialogue 2024 on 5 Dec
Thu Dec 05 2024

Malaysia urges Chinese firms to avoid using it to dodge U.S. tariffs
Washington is expected to further curb exports to Chinese semiconductor toolmakers and sales of certain chipmaking equipment, including products manufactured in Malaysia.
Mon Dec 02 2024

A new public discourse for electric vehicle adoption
Electric vehicles of all forms including PHEVs should also be looked upon as a solution, says Deputy MITI Minister Liew Chin Tong.
Fri Nov 08 2024

Malaysia actively seeks BRICS support for membership - Liew Chin Tong
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan sent an official letter to the nine BRICS foreign ministers, confirming Malaysia's intention to join, says Liew.
Thu Oct 17 2024

Malaysia has to start carbon pricing, tax ahead of EU's CBAM rollout in 2026
Liew Chin Tong said the collections should then be channelled into green investment, including the investment into green steel.
Mon Jul 01 2024

Malaysia can leverage on trade agreements to strengthen manufacturing, increase exports - Liew
Malaysia can take advantage of the trade agreements to strengthen manufacturing and increase exports, Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong said.
Sat Jan 07 2023

EU must engage with ASEAN closely, urges Chin Tong
Speaking at the Fireside Chat session of the 10th ASEAN-EU Business Summit in Belgium, he says this is due to ASEAN's vast market opportunity.
Fri Dec 16 2022

Cabinet post: Johor State Assembly congratulates Simpang Jeram, Perling assemblymen
The Johor state assembly today congratulated Salahuddin Ayub on his appointment as minister and Liew Chin Tong as deputy minister.
Sun Dec 11 2022

Johor PH won't propose changes in composition of state executive committee
Liew said Johor PH accepted the results of the state election in March, which gave BN a two-thirds majority in the state assembly.
Sun Dec 04 2022

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025