Indo-Pacific trade deal’s tangible benefits need to be told, says Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said it is now vital to send a strong signal on the tangible benefits of the IPEF.
Thu Nov 16 2023
What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, about to be negotiated in Brisbane?
Australia is about to play host to negotiators from 14 countries involved in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework from Saturday.
Fri Dec 09 2022
[COLUMNIST] Southeast Asia at risk to cross-straits war over Taiwan
China's invasion of Taiwan will send shockwaves throughout the Asia/Indo-Pacific region.
Fri Aug 12 2022
Malaysia's involvement in IPEF will help resolve WRO issues - Azmin
Azmin noted that M'sia does not have a formal agreement structure with the US at the moment, as such, many matters have remained unresolved.
Mon Aug 01 2022
Malaysia calls upon IPEF to focus on market access element
Malaysia has called upon the IPEF member countries, especially the US, to focus on the market access element, namely capacity building and technical assistance.
Thu Jul 28 2022
US to host virtual meeting on Tuesday of Indo-Pacific trade, economic ministers
Biden wants to use IPEF as a platform to raise environmental, labour and other standards across Asia.
Mon Jul 25 2022
IPEF: New paradigm of 21st century to ensure fairer growth, inclusivity and shared prosperity
Malaysia has called for a new paradigm of the 21st century in rewriting the rules to ensure faster and fairer growth for economies in the region, as well as foster inclusivity and shared prosperity.
Sun Jun 12 2022
WTO: Malaysia to urge for a reset of priorities for seamless trade flows - Azmin
Azmin said top on the list will be the challenges facing the multilateral trading system.
Thu Jun 09 2022
Malaysia confident IPEF will strengthen Indo-Pacific economic cooperation
Malaysia is confident that the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) will strengthen economic cooperation between countries in the Indo-Pacific and the ASEAN region.
Thu May 26 2022
Azmin: IPEF provides dialogue platforms between US and partners
The IPEF provides a strategic framework -- both bilateral and multilateral dialogue platforms -- for trade and investment matters for Malaysia with the US and its framework partners.
Mon May 23 2022
Biden's Asian economic talks include 13 countries, and no China
The White House says the deal offers no tariff relief to the countries that join, including India, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Mon May 23 2022
With China in focus, Biden makes $150 million commitment to ASEAN leaders
The summit marks the first time that ASEAN's leaders gather at the White House and their first meeting hosted by a US president since 2016.
Fri May 13 2022
No one will be left behind during COVID-19 pandemic - PM
The government has provided and will continue to provide financial, employment or training incentives to ensure that no one is left behind during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wed Sep 08 2021
Initiate programmes to encourage employees with disabilities to return to work - Ras Adiba
Govt agencies are urged to initiate programmes to encourage and support employees with disabilities to return to work, said Ras Adiba.
Tue Sep 07 2021
IPEF 2021 to help revive country's labour sector - Socso
Socso will organise IPEF 2021 to help revive the country's labour sector through the sharing of information and best practices to rebuild life after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thu Aug 26 2021
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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 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
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
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024