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Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM

Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Japan sets monthly record 3.31 mln visitors in October

Japan sets monthly record 3.31 mln visitors in October

Tourism spending, classified as an export in national accounts, is poised to become Japan's second-biggest export sector after autos.
Thu Nov 21 2024
COP29: Countries behind 50 per cent of methane emissions from organic waste pledge reductions

COP29: Countries behind 50 per cent of methane emissions from organic waste pledge reductions

Signatories commit to launching concrete policies and roadmaps to meet sectoral methane targets.
Wed Nov 20 2024
MIDA identifies 12 Egyptian companies interested in investing in Malaysia - Tengku Zafrul

MIDA identifies 12 Egyptian companies interested in investing in Malaysia - Tengku Zafrul

Tengku Zafrul says the companies are interested in the pharmaceutical, medical device, aerospace and petrochemical sectors.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Trump rewards Elon Musk with leading role in government efficiency department

Trump rewards Elon Musk with leading role in government efficiency department

The appointments reward two Trump supporters from the private sector.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Targeted subsidy for RON95 petrol necessary to address leakage

Targeted subsidy for RON95 petrol necessary to address leakage

Non-citizens, the commercial sector, and smuggling activities make up around 40 pct of total petrol consumption, current data shows.
Tue Nov 05 2024
EV charging stations to double to 4,000 next year - DPM Fadillah

EV charging stations to double to 4,000 next year - DPM Fadillah

DPM Fadillah Yusof says one approach to sustainability is focusing on the energy sector, including EVs.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Tawau airport expansion a boost to Sabah tourism sector

Tawau airport expansion a boost to Sabah tourism sector

The expansion of the Tawau Airport, as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Budget 2025, is an important catalyst to boost the tourism sector in Sabah.
Sun Oct 27 2024
Consolidated public sector projected to record lower surplus of RM41.7 bil 2024

Consolidated public sector projected to record lower surplus of RM41.7 bil 2024

The MoF said the consolidated general government revenue is estimated to increase slightly to RM384.7 billion in 2024.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Healthcare stakeholders hope for solution to new on-call rates

Budget 2025: Healthcare stakeholders hope for solution to new on-call rates

Healthcare stakeholders are hopeful that the 2025 Budget will address some of the sector's ongoing challenges.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Government considering terminating egg subsidy - Mohamad

Government considering terminating egg subsidy - Mohamad

Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the government may end the egg subsidy to save RM100 million monthly for other critical agro-food sector needs.
Wed Oct 09 2024
FM Mohamad urges Malaysian diaspora to embrace ambassador role in promoting Malaysia

FM Mohamad urges Malaysian diaspora to embrace "ambassador" role in promoting Malaysia

Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan emphasized the need to position Malaysia to attract more global investments, especially in high-growth sectors.
Fri Sep 27 2024
OGA 2024: Driving global trade and sustainability in the energy sector

OGA 2024: Driving global trade and sustainability in the energy sector

The highly anticipated Oil and Gas Asia (OGA) 2024 event has commenced, attracting a record number of industry professionals
Thu Sep 26 2024
Emphasis on AI to be sustained in 13th Malaysia Plan - Hanifah

Emphasis on AI to be sustained in 13th Malaysia Plan - Hanifah

This will broaden its application in key sectors such as public services, smart agriculture, and industrial automation.
Thu Sep 19 2024
DOSM: Over 1 mln MSMEs in 2022, RM1.3 trillion gross output

DOSM: Over 1 mln MSMEs in 2022, RM1.3 trillion gross output

DoSM said the services sector led with 936,793 establishments, followed by construction with 69,015 and manufacturing with 51,481.
Thu Sep 19 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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