Malaysia Signs ASEAN Trade In Services Agreement

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia has signed the ASEAN Trade in Services Agreement (ATISA) and the Fourth Protocol to Amend the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA). “Both Agreements would strengthen and enhance trade in services and investment respectively among member states of ASEAN,” Minister of International Trade and…

Understand Importance Of Peace And Harmony, Yadim Tells M’sians

PUTRAJAYA, April 23 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Islamic Da’wah Foundation of Malaysia (Yadim) has called on all Malaysians to take lessons from the recent bombing incidents in Sri Lanka on Saturday, and understand the importance of maintaining peace and harmony in the country. Yadim president Nik Omar Nik Abdul Aziz in…

Egypt Keen To Revitalise Economic Ties With Malaysia

File photo of Egypt’s Ambassador Gamal Abdelrehim Metwally (second, left) having a light moment with former CEO of Bernama Datuk Zulkefli Salleh at the news agency’s HQ. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Egypt is keen to revitalise economic ties with Malaysia and hopes to achieve…

May 2 Hearing For Application To Move Rosmah’s Corruption Case

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The High Court Tuesday set May 2 to hear the prosecution’s application to move Rosmah Mansor’s corruption case to the court where Najib Razak’s former special officer, Rizal Mansor, is facing trial so that they can be jointly tried. Deputy Public Prosecutor Mohd Dusuki…

Be Aware Of The Environment In Everyday Life – Philanthropist

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysians need to ensure that their daily activities and lifestyles do not add to the reduction of plant and wildlife populations, said Sarawak-based philanthropist Ang Lai Soon. He said there were simple ways to support the cause, such as by disposing wastes responsibly instead…

Ongoing Review Of FTA To Increase Trade Volume – Turkish Ambassador

By R.Ravichandran and Nabilah Saleh KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Bilateral trade between Turkey and Malaysia can be increased through expanding the scope of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), including investment, services and e-commerce, which is currently under the review of the two governments. Turkey’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Dr…

Malaysia On Right Track To Become Global Islamic Finance Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia is on track to becoming the world’s leading global Islamic finance hub, said Deputy Finance Minister Amiruddin Hamzah. Amiruddin said Malaysia had the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) which was established in 2010 in cooperation with 12 central banks around the world,…

Malaysia’s Tourism Sector Remains Impressive

PUTRAJAYA, APRIL 23 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia’ s tourism sector continues to maintain its momentum with encouraging and steady performance under the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Mohamaddin Ketapi said the country’s tourism industry is on the right track with Malaysia maintaining its record as among…

Malaysia says it’s ready to establish business network with Bosnia and Herzegovina

Malaysian Minister of Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Mohd Redzuan Yusof. File photo courtesy of BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Minister of Entrepreneur Development (MED) Mohd Redzuan Yusof reiterated Malaysia’s readiness to establish business networks and linkages with Bosnia and Herzegovina during his official working visit there on April 19-21.…

Malaysia On Right Track To Be Global Islamic Finance Hub: Deputy Finance Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia is on the right track towards becoming a leading global Islamic finance hub in the near future, said Deputy Finance Minister Ir. Amiruddin Hamzah. He said among the advantages possessed by the country is the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corp (IILM), established in…