Malaysia overtakes Thailand as ASEAN's second-biggest auto market
Sales tax exemptions for domestically produced vehicles provided a tailwind for the national car brands Perodua and Proton.
Fri May 17 2024
[COLUMNIST] Digitising the Malaysian National Carbon Credit Registry
Positioning itself as a regional carbon credit certification standard in Southeast Asia can provide advantages for Malaysia.
Fri Mar 03 2023
Strategies for a sustainable Malaysian future
Eco-friendly policies will certainly have a positive impact on reducing the national carbon footprint.
Thu Oct 07 2021
MAG confirms issuing tender notice to dispose of A380 aircraft
MAG, parent of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, today confirmed that it had on July 12 issued a tender notice for interested parties to acquire its Airbus 380 (A380) aircraft and/or components.
Thu Jul 15 2021
2021 National Career Generator Carnival to offer over 10,000 job opportunities
As of yesterday 12,303 participants had registered early since open interview sessions were opened to the public on Feb 18.
Thu Feb 25 2021
Third National Car: Private Effort, Profit Motive, Pistons Passe
The third national car project has been a hot button topic the moment Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir announced it. CEO of Malaysia Automotive Institute Datuk Madani Sahari unpacks the argument.
Thu Oct 11 2018
Proton's reset to go international begins in earnest
The significant management changes announced about a week ago by Proton is undoubtedly a turning point in the national car manufacturer's long-term quest to emerge as a successful international brand.
Sun Oct 08 2017
Saudi national carrier says laptop ban on U.S. flights ended
A ban on laptops and other large electronic devices from the cabins of direct flights to the United States from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has been lifted
Thu Jul 20 2017
China's Geely takes 49.9 percent stake in Malaysia's national carmaker Proton
Geely, parent company of Hong Kong-based Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd and Sweden's Volvo Car Group, would also acquire 51 percent of Proton unit Lotus, the companies said.
Wed May 24 2017
Proton can compete internationally with foreign strategic partner
The impending collaboration between national car company, Proton, and a foreign strategic partner (FSP) will also enable Proton to compete with car manufacturers like Honda, Toyota and others.
Wed Mar 08 2017
Malaysia Airlines says yields to fall in second half due to competition, weak ringgit
MAB said it expects a decline in passenger yields in the second half of this year due to competition and a weak domestic currency, as the national carrier works to return to profitability by 2018,
Wed Mar 01 2017
Strategic partner for Proton to be finalised after Feb 15
The prospective strategic partner for national car manufacturer, Proton Holdings Bhd (Proton), will be made known after Feb 15, says Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
Sun Feb 12 2017
DRB-HICOM to keep Proton
DRB-HICOM will keep the national car as a legacy of the Malaysian car industry.
Tue Aug 09 2016
Proton expands its 7-day service centre operations
The national car maker said nine of its service centres will be providing the seven full-day services inclusive of repairs and warranty claims effective this month.
Fri Aug 05 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
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024