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Malaysia's top ports to boost capacity to support trade growth - Wee Ka Siong

Malaysia's top ports to boost capacity to support trade growth - Wee Ka Siong

The Malaysian maritime industry contributes about 40 pct to the country's GDP and more than 90 pct of Malaysia's trade is seaborne.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Two injured in Klang helicopter crash

Two injured in Klang helicopter crash

Both victims were sent to the hospital for further treatment.
Fri Jan 01 2021
Malaysians gear up for Alibaba's Singles' Day shopping frenzy

Malaysians gear up for Alibaba's Singles' Day shopping frenzy

Malaysians will perhaps pay closer attention this year more than ever, with Alibaba's 'Taobao Collection" being made available in Lazada, a favourite online shopping stop among Malaysians.
Fri Nov 10 2017
Singles' Day: A real life example of what DFTZ can do for our SMEs

Singles' Day: A real life example of what DFTZ can do for our SMEs

Digital Free Trade Zone says it will increase Malaysian SMEs export of goods to USD38 billion and has created over 60,000 by 2025.
Fri Nov 10 2017
How interconnected is Lazada with DFTZ?

How interconnected is Lazada with DFTZ?

Ibrahim Sani speaks to Lazada Malaysia CEO Hans-Peter Ressel on the upside of the company following the launching of the Digital Free Trade Zone.
Mon Nov 06 2017
Najib impressed auction netted RM122,063 in a minute

Najib impressed auction netted RM122,063 in a minute

Najib reiterated that he wanted to continue his late father's legacy to continue to develop the country and drive Malaysia to be among the top 20 nations in the world.
Sat Nov 04 2017
Tesla moves closer to deal to build cars in China

Tesla moves closer to deal to build cars in China

China levies a 25 percent duty on sales of imported vehicles and has not allowed foreign automakers to establish wholly owned factories in the country, the world's largest automaker.
Sun Oct 22 2017
Airbus opens China A330 plant amid market push

Airbus opens China A330 plant amid market push

Airbus SE on Wednesday opened its Chinese completion plant for A330 jets, with hopes that an increased presence in the world's fastest growing aviation market would help boost demand for the firm.
Wed Sep 20 2017
More than 90 million air passengers used KLIA last year - Aziz Kaprawi

More than 90 million air passengers used KLIA last year - Aziz Kaprawi

He attributed the increase to Malaysia's success in making Kuala Lumpur the premier transit centre in the region and expected the figure to grow in future.
Fri Aug 25 2017
Local companies urged to capitalise on air cargo industry

Local companies urged to capitalise on air cargo industry

Local companies need to act quickly to grab the opportunities and participate in the KLIA cargo space which is currently having an exciting growth as foreign interest grows.
Thu Jul 06 2017
I will never sell Malaysia's sovereignty: PM Najib

I will never sell Malaysia's sovereignty: PM Najib

The real and transformative results of the excellent relations that Malaysia and China have built do not compromise the country's sovereignty one bit, Datuk Seri Najib Razak said.
Fri Jun 02 2017
I make no apologies for wanting to build world-class infrastructure - Najib

I make no apologies for wanting to build world-class infrastructure - Najib

He said with local ownership being preserved, the infrastructure would bring more trade and opportunity to the people, thousands of new jobs, improved living standards and prosperity.
Sat May 13 2017
Govt committed to ensuring nation's growth remains steady - Najib

Govt committed to ensuring nation's growth remains steady - Najib

He said, the government's policies would be driven by the inclusivity principles, where the less fortunate would continue to receive assistance.
Thu Apr 13 2017
Use of eCommerce platform by Malaysia SMEs still low

Use of eCommerce platform by Malaysia SMEs still low

There is a fear that these entrepreneurs would be left behind and fail to strengthen themselves in the market, if they did not ready themselves to take advantage of the DFTZ.
Sat Apr 01 2017
DFTZ will be a business run by Malaysians, says Jack Ma

DFTZ will be a business run by Malaysians, says Jack Ma

Ma says the e-hub should focus on looking for partners and empowering them.
Thu Mar 23 2017
[COLUMNIST] The cost of growing old: Rising medical costs and the insurance dilemma

[COLUMNIST] The cost of growing old: Rising medical costs and the insurance dilemma

Healthcare insurance premiums, meant as safety nets for access and financial relief, are now becoming increasingly inaccessible.
Sat Nov 30 2024
ANALYSIS - Australia legislated a teen social media ban, it has to figure out how to enforce it

ANALYSIS - Australia legislated a teen social media ban, it has to figure out how to enforce it

The study, will likely set course for lawmakers and tech platforms around the world as they navigate a push to age-restrict social media.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Will the fragile peace between Hezbollah and Israel hold?

Will the fragile peace between Hezbollah and Israel hold?

Hezbollah continues to claim that it defeated the Israeli military in Lebanon and says its forces will ensure IDF adheres to the ceasefire.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery, a quick recovery option

Robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery, a quick recovery option

Prostate cancer is experienced by one in 120 men in Malaysia, especially those above the age of 50.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Astro AWANI shines with five wins at MPRA 2024

Astro AWANI shines with five wins at MPRA 2024

Astro AWANI excels after winning five awards at the Malaysia Public Relations Awards 2024 in Kuala Lumpur
Fri Nov 29 2024
Flood situation continues to worsen, victims exceed 120,000

Flood situation continues to worsen, victims exceed 120,000

The flood situation across the country continues to worsen, with the number of victims in nine states reaching 120,272 people
Fri Nov 29 2024
Starbucks serves South Koreans coffee and glimpse into the North

Starbucks serves South Koreans coffee and glimpse into the North

Hundreds show up for the opening of the US coffeehouse chain's newest store in an observatory near the city of Gimpo.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Big tech says Australia rushed social media ban for youths under 16

Big tech says Australia "rushed" social media ban for youths under 16

A trial of methods to enforce it will start in January with the ban to take effect by Nov. 2025.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Putin denies he tried to frighten Merkel with dog Koni

Putin denies he tried to frighten Merkel with dog Koni

Angela Merkel wrote in her new memoir "Freedom" that, Vladimir Putin sometimes brought the pet to meetings with foreign guests.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Vocational college student murder: We saw victim beaten in hostel room - Witness

Vocational college student murder: We saw victim beaten in hostel room - Witness

The prosecution witnesses say they did not report the incident to the hostel warden for fear of being beaten like the victim.
Fri Nov 29 2024