Malaysia's April exports rise 63 pct year-on-year, fastest since 1998
April's expansion exceeded the 52.4 pct rise forecast by 10 economists in a Reuters' poll and was up from the 31 pct growth posted in March.
Fri May 28 2021
Temporary measures bill on COVID-19 is on the card
The government is drafting a Temporary Measures Bill to mitigate the social and economic impacts of COVID-19, said the International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).
Thu Jun 04 2020
MITI revokes approvals given to four companies to operate during MCO - Azmin
The International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has revoked the approvals given to four companies to operate during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period.
Thu Apr 16 2020
Approvals to operate during first and second MCO also applicable for third phase
Approvals given to companies to operate during the first and second phase of the Movement Control Order (MCO) are also valid for the third phase which begins tomorrow until April 28.
Tue Apr 14 2020
MITI to take up to five days to process MCO business operation applications
The International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) will take up to five days to process the Movement Control Order (MCO) business operation applications.
Mon Apr 13 2020
MCO: MITI to examine operation of barber shops - Ismail Sabri
MITI will be looking into the views of the people on the move to allow hair salons start operation during the third phase of Movement Control Order (MCO) starting on April 15.
Sat Apr 11 2020
Govt announces additional economic sectors that can operate during MCO
MITI has identified additional economic sectors that can be allowed to operate in stages during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period, which has been extended until April 28.
Fri Apr 10 2020
Feb 2020 trade surplus hits RM12.63b - MITI
Malaysia recorded a trade surplus of RM12.63 billion in February 2020, a 14.1 per cent jump from RM11.06 billion in February 2019.
Fri Apr 03 2020
Malaysia's ranking drops in 'ease of doing business' list
This, despite the country's overall score improving to 78.43 from 77.47 last year.
Wed Nov 01 2017
Ex-Kelantan MITI office director remanded over allegedly filing false claims
The former director of the Kelantan Office of the International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has been remanded to facilitate investigations into the filing of false claims worth RM600,000.
Wed Mar 15 2017
Too early to tell impact of US interest rate hike on M'sian trade: Mustapa
International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said it was still too early to see the impact of the US interest rate hike on Malaysia's trade.
Thu Dec 15 2016
MITI submits proposals to strengthen economy in Budget 2017
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry has submitted proposals to the government for consideration in Budget 2017.
Mon Oct 17 2016
National SME bill in final stages of being drafted
Datuk Ahmad Maslan says the International Trade and Industry Ministry is trying to table the bill in Parliament at the year-end sitting.
Thu Sep 29 2016
TPPA the most challenging yet most memorable moment - Rebecca
The former International Trade and Industry Ministry secretary-general said winning the three-day TPPA debate was an achievement for her.
Sun Jul 03 2016
MITI most qualified to scrutinise Proton's business model - Idris Jusoh
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh believes that the model used when Dr Mahathir was chairman of the national car company should be scrutinised by MITI and other qualified parties.
Sat Apr 02 2016
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024