Malaysia to pursue FTAs with TPP members if TPPA fails - Mustapa
Malaysia may look into the possibility of pursuing bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) with the relevant Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) members should the TPP Agreement (TPPA) fail to materialise,
Sat Jan 21 2017
Obama's four-summit trip did not always go according to script
From Turkey to the Philippines to Malaysia, it's been an overseas trip for U.S. President Barack Obama that often veered off-script.
Sun Nov 22 2015
Our worst fears confirmed! - BantahTPPA
Following the disclosure of the finalised texts of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, BantahTPPA group called on the government not to sign the agreement.
Fri Nov 06 2015
SMEs need to give emphasis to labelling, branding, halal certification
SMEs need to place greater emphasis on labelling, branding and halal certification to enable them to capitalise on the market enlargement under the TPP Agreement.
Sun Oct 25 2015
Conclusion of TPP negotiations a historic achievement, says IDEAS
This is due to the size of the economies involved and trade measures to be implemented under the TPP Agreement, Wan Saiful Wan Jan says.
Tue Oct 06 2015
Najib: M'sia looks to completion of TPP 'on own terms' by year-end
The PM says if the year-end date can't be met, Malaysia will continue with the negotiations as the deadline was not important but the contents of the TPP agreement.
Thu May 22 2014
Malaysia can still walk away from TPPA, says analyst
Malaysia is still able to walk out from the contentious Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, said an economist.
Wed Oct 09 2013
Govt committed to presenting TPPA at Parliament, says Najib
The government is committed to presenting the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement to Members of Parliament.
Mon Oct 07 2013
Government mulls parliamentary mandate before signing TPP agreement -- Mustapa
The move was among efforts by the government to open up the avenue for several issues to be debated in Parliament.
Mon Sep 30 2013
Muhyiddin denies talk Obama coming to Malaysia to sign TPP Agreement
Muhyiddin said the government still needed time to decide on the agreement as there were still many parties wanting to give their views.
Thu Sep 19 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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