
Malaysia, China affirm mutual support for sovereignty, security & territorial integrity
Malaysia and China will continue to promote the high-quality implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement.
Thu Jun 20 2024

ASEAN member countries called to boost internal cohesion
Dr Yose Rizal Damuri highlights vital role of the Asia Pacific region, particularly via ASEAN framework in addressing global challenges.
Wed Jun 05 2024

Targeted subsidies implementation will not affect foreign investments - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said implementation would not affect foreign investments as investors have invested for the long term.
Mon Apr 01 2024

Malaysia, South Korea resume free trade agreement - MITI
The MKFTA is expected to cover the digital economy, the green economy, supply chain and bio-economy.
Tue Mar 26 2024

Malaysia, Australia strengthen economic ties through four key frameworks
M'sia and Australia are parties to four economic frameworks, including world's largest Free Trade Agreement, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Thu Mar 07 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Exploring an alternative payment settlements system
The Asean version combines the best of both worlds, i.e., both SWIFT and TARGET2.
Thu Apr 13 2023

Malaysia has strong, imperative commitment to Asean, China - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul also highlighted that China was Malaysia's top investor last year, with investments worth RM55.4 billion.
Thu Mar 09 2023

Malaysia's exports jump 25 pct in 2022 to RM1.6 trillion in record-breaking trade performance - MITI
Imports breached RM1 trillion for the first time, jumping by 31.3 per cent to RM1.29 trillion.
Wed Jan 18 2023

Malaysia-China trade expected to hit record high this year - MITI
The two-way trade between Malaysia and China is expected to hit a new record high this year with the implementation of the RCEP agreement, said deputy minister Datuk Lim Ban Hong.
Sat Sep 17 2022

Bill on Anti-Party Hopping focus of Dewan Rakyat Wednesday
Engagement sessions for the presentation of the bill with the govt and opposition MPs were held prior to the tabling and debate today.
Wed Jul 27 2022

Malaysia welcomes Saudi Arabia leveraging the country's RCEP participation
Malaysia is welcoming Saudi Arabia to leverage the country's position as the ideal gateway for the kingdom's enterprises to penetrate the ASEAN market as well as the larger Asian market.
Wed Jun 08 2022

MSMEs must maintain good cash flow to survive post-pandemic - Azman Hashim
The initial zero tariffs among RCEP nations is already a significant step and could have a tremendous impact on MSMEs, Azman said.
Wed May 25 2022

MITI: Strategic collaboration with China will benefit Malaysia
Strategic collaboration via Chongqing could lead to market expansion, technology sharing and cross-border investment.
Fri Apr 08 2022

Azmin urges Qatar companies to partner with Malaysian businesses
Qatari companies have been urged to take advantage of the RCEP by partnering with Malaysian companies and subsequently being part of the new regional economic landscape.
Sun Mar 27 2022

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Malaysia continues international trade cooperation
Malaysia establishes economic cooperation with other trading countries through free trade agreements signed by the country.
Thu Mar 24 2022

Trump's accusations against South Africa spark 'white privilege' self-mockery
White South Africans, who make up less than 10% of the population, still own most of the country's farmland.
Fri Feb 14 2025

Malaysia on track to ratify UN space treaties - Chang
Chang Lih Kang says the UNCOPUOS committee plays a vital role in formulating agreements and guidelines for responsible space exploration.
Fri Feb 14 2025

Urgent action needed to improve English proficiency among Malaysian students
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye proposes to use English language beyond the classroom, such as integrating it into extracurricular activities.
Fri Feb 14 2025

1MDB: Azam Baki instructed me to continue probe until solid evidence was obtained - witness
MACC officer says Tan Sri Azam Baki said the information gathered during 2015 Saudi trip was insufficient and needed solid evidence.
Thu Feb 13 2025

Thailand receives 260 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar, army says
The massive repatriation comes amid a mounting crackdown on scam centres operating along a porous border.
Thu Feb 13 2025

All of Donald Trump's tariffs and threatened trade actions
Here is a roundup of Trump's trade-related steps and threats.
Thu Feb 13 2025

Jasin house fire: Man recalls last screams of wife, four children
The man survived but his wife and four children tragically lost their lives in the incident.
Thu Feb 13 2025

Egypt's President Sisi to stay away from White House if Gaza displacement on agenda
Egypt's President and Jordan's King urge that Gaza should be rebuilt without displacing Palestinians, the Egyptian presidency said.
Thu Feb 13 2025

R. Kelly's sex trafficking conviction upheld
Federal appeals court conclude that the singer exploited his fame for over a quarter century to sexually abuse girls and young women.
Thu Feb 13 2025

Trump’s tariff war pushes Malaysia to accelerate reforms - Rafizi
Malaysia is no exception, especially as we are a major trading nation and the US is one of our largest trading partners, says Rafizi.
Thu Feb 13 2025