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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
PAC to call two former finance ministers to conclude proceedings on 1MDB

PAC to call two former finance ministers to conclude proceedings on 1MDB

Proceedings are expected to be held in the third week of November, says Datuk Mas Ermieyati.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Malaysia’s BRICS partner status set to contribute to economic growth gains - Tengku Zafrul

Malaysia’s BRICS partner status set to contribute to economic growth gains - Tengku Zafrul

BRICS countries currently account for approximately 26 per cent of the world's gross domestic product, says Tengku Zafrul.
Tue Oct 29 2024
ASEAN leaders share unexpected in-flight diplomacy ahead of Laos Summit

ASEAN leaders share unexpected in-flight diplomacy ahead of Laos Summit

The lack of direct flights from many ASEAN capitals led to an impromptu gathering of regional heavyweights on the same plane to Vientiane.
Mon Oct 07 2024
MITI launches Circular Economy Policy Framework to promote sustainable manufacturing growth

MITI launches Circular Economy Policy Framework to promote sustainable manufacturing growth

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has launched the Circular Economy Policy Framework with the aim of reformulating fossil-fuel-based industrial models
Thu Sep 26 2024
Malaysia, like other ASEAN countries, will continue to be neutral, attract investments to region

Malaysia, like other ASEAN countries, will continue to be neutral, attract investments to region

Tengku Zafrul said Malaysia will continue to strengthen its neutral stance so that more investment and trade will flow to ASEAN.
Fri Sep 20 2024
No major change expected in chip industry post-US elections - Tengku Zafrul

No major change expected in chip industry post-US elections - Tengku Zafrul

We have built a strong ecosystem around the semiconductor industry, which has been a major part of our exports, said Tengku Zafrul.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Malaysia ready to resume FTA negotations with EU - Tengku Zafrul

Malaysia ready to resume FTA negotations with EU - Tengku Zafrul

Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul said the govt will ensure that the negotiations will provide a 'win-win situation' for the EU and Malaysia.
Thu Sep 05 2024
Budget 2025: MITI, MOHE to present proposals on talent development to MOF

Budget 2025: MITI, MOHE to present proposals on talent development to MOF

Tengku Zafrul said both ministries are sharing ideas and collaborating to ensure the nation has a robust AI-ready workforce.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Malaysia expects greater trade growth with India following PM's official visit to India

Malaysia expects greater trade growth with India following PM's official visit to India

Tengku Zafrul said the cooperation covers investment, trade, manufacturing, semiconductors, the digital economy, and food security.
Thu Aug 22 2024
Malaysia needs to continue as 'neutral' country to become primary investment destination - Tengku Zafrul

Malaysia needs to continue as 'neutral' country to become primary investment destination - Tengku Zafrul

Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia's economy is open and has established cooperative relations with all countries.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Malaysia, Palestine to ink trade MoU, set up Joint Business Council  - Tengku Zafrul

Malaysia, Palestine to ink trade MoU, set up Joint Business Council - Tengku Zafrul

Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said under the MoU, trade between the two countries will increase.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Malaysia poised to withstand US recession - Tengku Zafrul

Malaysia poised to withstand US recession - Tengku Zafrul

Despite rising unemployment in the US, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz highlights several positive domestic economic indicators.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Economic reforms, positive growth indicators drive foreign buying of Malaysian stocks - Tengku Zafrul

Economic reforms, positive growth indicators drive foreign buying of Malaysian stocks - Tengku Zafrul

Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said it reflects investors medium- and long-term confidence in the country.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Blackrock investments in Malaysia reach RM27.5 bln, withdrawal will have negative implications

Blackrock investments in Malaysia reach RM27.5 bln, withdrawal will have negative implications

Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said BlackRock holds equity investments in 100 public-listed companies in Malaysia as of May this year.
Thu Jun 27 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms

TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms

Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce

Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce

In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia

PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia

Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry

Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry

The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground

Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground

Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today

Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today

Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce

UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce

Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says

Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says

So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed

Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed

Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024