Malaysia-Canada economic ties strengthen with 41 pct trade increase
MITI reported that bilateral trade surged by 25 per cent following Canada's accession to the CPTPP.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Malaysia joins six countries to ratify UK's accession into CPTPP
MITI said Malaysia joins Japan, Singapore, Chile, New Zealand, Vietnam, and Peru in the ratification process.
Fri Sep 20 2024
David Wallace steps up as Acting British High Commissioner
Karipap-loving Scotsman aims to elevate UK-Malaysia relations leveraging UKs CPTPP accession.
Wed Aug 28 2024
Malaysia-UK collaboration paves way for digital economy advancements - Gobind
The collaboration paves the way for potential advancements in the digital economy for both nations.
Wed May 22 2024
Malaysia-Canada bilateral trade up 25 pct post-CPTPP - Mary Ng
Malaysia is Canada's country coordinator for ASEAN this year and also will be the ASEAN chair in 2025.
Mon Mar 25 2024
Malaysia granted govt procurement flexibility under CPTPP - Sim
Steven Sim Chee Keong noted that Malaysia has obtained price preference for the procurement of supplies and services subject to the CPTPP.
Wed Nov 29 2023
China pledges to expand market access at annual trade fair amid foreign criticism
Li Qiang said China will "actively promote" its application to join the Comprehensive Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Mon Nov 06 2023
CPTPP to offer higher market access between Malaysia, UK - British High Commission
British High Commission said Malaysia is one of the only CPTPP members which the UK does not currently have a bilateral agreement with.
Mon Jul 17 2023
Ukraine has requested to join CPTPP trade pact, Japan minister says
Japan "must carefully assess whether Ukraine fully meets the high level of the agreement", Japan's economy minister Goto Shigeyuki said.
Fri Jul 07 2023
UK entry into CPTPP, eliminating palm oil import tariff a triumph, says former member of European parliament
Malaysia, like other CPTPP nations, is an allied democracy with huge growth potential, said John Longworth.
Mon Apr 10 2023
[COLUMNIST] The Alternative Quad
The existence of an alternative Quad would be timely and promising.
Fri Mar 31 2023
Explainer: Why is Britain joining a trans-Pacific trade pact?
Here are some details of the agreement as Britain seeks post-Brexit trade wins in geographically distant but faster growing economies.
Fri Mar 31 2023
Britain agrees to join trans-Pacific trade pact
Other members of CPTPP are Brunei, Canada, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam.
Fri Mar 31 2023
UK Concludes Talks To Join CPTPP, Malaysia-UK Ties To Be Closer Than Before - British High Comm To Malaysia Charles Hay
Malaysian market access to the UK will also see an upside, as the UK market is the fifth largest country in the world by GDP and is home to over 67 million consumers.
Fri Mar 31 2023
Taiwan calls on Britain to support its bid for Pacific trade pact
Britain, seeking post-Brexit opportunities, has applied to join the pact which removes 95% of tariffs between its 11 members.
Mon Mar 20 2023
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024