PM to lead Malaysian delegation to APEC Summit
This high-level participation reflects Malaysia's commitment to active and constructive engagement within the APEC framework, says MITI.
Fri Nov 08 2024
What is APEC? Asia-Pacific leaders head to San Francisco
Leaders from the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum will meet this month for the 30th APEC summit.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Japan PM Kishida dogged by domestic wrangle on international trip
Kishida struggled to shake off domestic scandals that have undermined his approval ratings.
Sat Nov 19 2022
APEC summit disrupted by North Korean ICBM test
That launch adds to a record-breaking year for North Korea's missile programme after it resumed testing ICBMs for the first time since 2017.
Fri Nov 18 2022
APEC host Thailand's budding marijuana industry faces backlash
Since Thailand decriminalised cannabis this year, shops selling homegrown and imported strains, pre-rolled joints and gummies sprang up.
Thu Nov 17 2022
New Zealand says willing to be arbitrator in Australia-China spat
Hosting the high profile Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit next year presented an opportunity for New Zealand to bring both parties to the table.
Tue Dec 15 2020
Trump, Xi to meet at virtual Asia Pacific forum as trade spat endures
At the last APEC summit in 2018, the countries failed to agree on a joint communique for the first time in the bloc's history.
Fri Nov 20 2020
Malaysia, amid political turmoil, says to host virtual APEC summit in Nov
Muhyiddin will chair on Nov. 20 the Economic Leaders' Meeting (AELM) which will have the participation of all 21 APEC economic leaders.
Mon Oct 26 2020
APEC 2020 to be held in November as scheduled Azmin
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit will be held in November as scheduled, said International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.
Mon Jul 13 2020
PM Najib arrives in Peru for APEC meet
Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives in Peru's capital this morning to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leader's Meeting.
Sat Nov 19 2016
TPPA's fate to be determined at APEC meeting in Peru next week
The fate of the Trans-Pacific Partnership pact will be determined at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit to be held in Peru next week.
Sat Nov 12 2016
Najib arrives in Beijing for APEC summit
The AELM, themed 'Shaping the Future through Asia-Pacific Partnership', will be chaired by President Xi Jinping of China.
Sun Nov 09 2014
Malaysia, Australia to discuss resolving asylum-seeker problem
Malaysia and Australia have agreed to further discuss the cooperation that Malaysia can extend to help overcome the problem of asylum seekers Australia faces.
Mon Oct 07 2013
Najib expresses concern on TPPA at APEC Summit
With TPP going beyond the normal trades and investments that Malaysia has been practising with many other countries, the premier is asking for "flexibility" in negotiating the agreement.
Mon Oct 07 2013
APEC leaders meet in shadow of US shutdown
The US government shutdown has stopped President Barack Obama from attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Indonesia.
Mon Oct 07 2013
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024