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Malaysia set to gain over US$100 billion in trade boost from BRI

Malaysia set to gain over US$100 billion in trade boost from BRI

Malaysia ranks among the top three trade partners in China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Thu Jul 25 2024
China's changing fortunes

China's changing fortunes

Rumours of China's demise come and go, but how it responds to the current crisis will have far-ranging consequences.
Sat Jun 08 2024
Malaysia open to extending China-led rail project to Thai border

Malaysia open to extending China-led rail project to Thai border

The RM50.27 billion railway is on track to connect the east and west coasts of peninsular Malaysia by the end of 2026.
Thu Mar 28 2024
TVET institutions set to send 500 young talent to China for enhanced skills training

TVET institutions set to send 500 young talent to China for enhanced skills training

The selected young talents have passed Levels 2 and 3 of the M'sian Skills Certificate certified by the Skills Development Department.
Wed Feb 07 2024
Putin praises 'dear friend' Xi, pitches Russia's Northern Sea route

Putin praises 'dear friend' Xi, pitches Russia's Northern Sea route

Vladimir Putin called Xi Jinping his "dear friend" and heaped praise on the Belt and Road Initiative for bringing the world together.
Wed Oct 18 2023
Putin visits 'dear friend' Xi in show of no-limits partnership

Putin visits 'dear friend' Xi in show of no-limits partnership

Xi Jinping invited Vladimir Putin to attend the third Belt and Road forum in Beijing.
Tue Oct 17 2023
Southeast Asia's Belt and Road paved with promises

Southeast Asia's Belt and Road paved with promises

China's Belt and Road Initiative changed the face of Southeast Asia with projects connecting the region.
Fri Jul 07 2023
Xi says China willing to work with Malaysia to improve Belt and Road construction

Xi says China willing to work with Malaysia to improve Belt and Road construction

Xi Jinping said China is willing to work with Malaysia, support ASEAN's centrality and resolutely resist a "Cold War mentality".
Fri Mar 31 2023
Malaysia has strong, imperative commitment to Asean, China - Tengku Zafrul

Malaysia has strong, imperative commitment to Asean, China - Tengku Zafrul

Tengku Zafrul also highlighted that China was Malaysia's top investor last year, with investments worth RM55.4 billion.
Thu Mar 09 2023
Hew wins appeal, gets order to quash book ban

Hew wins appeal, gets order to quash book ban

The Court of Appeal today allowed a judicial review brought by Hew Kuan Yau to quash the Home Minister's decision to ban the comic book "Belt and Road Initiative for Win-Winism".
Wed Jul 06 2022
Malaysia to highlight on public health and eradicating COVID-19 under belt and road initiative

Malaysia to highlight on public health and eradicating COVID-19 under belt and road initiative

Hishammuddin is expected to participate in the Asia and Pacific High-Level Video Conference on Belt and Road Cooperation.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Belt and Road Initiative to aid regional recovery: Brunei's Sultan

Belt and Road Initiative to aid regional recovery: Brunei's Sultan

The Sultan said this is a significant plan that would contribute to regional connectivity and further enhance the economic landscape.
Thu Apr 22 2021
Can soft power rejuvenate China's Belt and Road?

Can soft power rejuvenate China's Belt and Road?

Observers in the region seem to have a sceptical view of the initiative as Chinas win-win rhetoric is struggling to convince regional actors.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Ceritalah ASEAN - One year later, are the tables turning on China's Xi Jinping?

Ceritalah ASEAN - One year later, are the tables turning on China's Xi Jinping?

Beyond infrastructure, allegations of industrial espionage (including those against Huawei) have made Western powers increasingly wary of Chinas corporates, especially state-owned enterprises.
Wed Dec 19 2018
Blast hits train in southwestern Pakistan; at least 6 hurt

Blast hits train in southwestern Pakistan; at least 6 hurt

The train was travelling from Baluchistan's capital of Quetta to the eastern metropolis of Lahore when a blast on the main railway track damaged one of its cars.
Fri Oct 27 2017
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024