Palm Oil Deserves Fair Treatment, Malaysia’s PM Anwar Tells Germany

BERLIN, March 14 (Bernama) — Malaysia, the world’s second-biggest palm oil producer, has urged Germany to adopt a more inclusive and fair approach regarding palm oil exports to Europe. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed Malaysia’s concern that European Union (EU) policies on climate change, including its Deforestation Regulation, may…

Cabinet To Discuss Next Week On Malaysia Hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) — The Cabinet will discuss next week whether Malaysia will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games following the decision of Australia’s Victoria state not to stage the Games due to escalating costs.  Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said she does not want to preempt Cabinet discussions, but…

Malaysia’s PM Anwar Holds Discussion With Leading German Think Tank Group

BERLIN, March 13 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday held discussions with policy makers, members of think tank groups and government agencies at the Korber Foundation here. Upon arrival at the foundation, one of Germany’s largest think tank and philanthropic foundations, Anwar was received by Dr Thomas Paulsen,…

Malaysia’s Level Of Productivity Per Worker Has Increased

KUALA TERENGGANU (Terengganu, Malaysia), March 10 (Bernama) — The Chief Secretary to the Government,  Mohd Zuki Ali, revealed that the level of productivity per worker in Malaysia rose to RM96,692 (US$20,613)  in 2023, marking an increase from RM95,858 (US$20,435) in 2022. He highlighted that the number of workers also saw a year-on-year…

MATA To Host Asia Islamic Tourism And Trade Expo In August

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Tourism Agency Association (MATA) will be organising the second edition of the Asia Islamic Tourism and Trade Expo (AITEX) 2024 from Aug 23 to 25. MATA president Dr Mohd Khalid Harun, in a statement Sunday  said the event, which is slated to take place at the Sunway Resort Hotel, Selangor,…

India’s Election Commissioner Quits Before Parliamentary Poll

NEW DELHI, March 10 (Bernama) — One of India’s top election officials has resigned ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections that are due before May. The reason for election commissioner Arun Goel’s sudden resignation on Saturday was not immediately known. His resignation in the midst of election preparations has shocked…

Asif Ali Zardari Elected Pakistan’s New President

NEW DELHI, March 10  (Bernama) — Asif Ali Zardari, a businessman and veteran of Pakistan’s politics, was on Saturday elected president for a second time. Zardari, 68, the widower of Pakistan’s assassinated former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, won the presidential election against Mahmood Khan Achakzai. He was backed by an alliance…

PM Anwar’s Visit To Germany Will Focus On Enhancing Bilateral And Business Ties

BERLIN, March 10 (Bernama) — Malaysia will be looking at enhancing its bilateral and business ties with Germany, its largest trading partner among European Union members when Prime Minister  Anwar Ibrahim undertakes a six-day visit to the country. Malaysian Ambassador to Germany, Dr Adina Kamarudin said Anwar will be holding a…

PM Anwar To Visit Germany From March 10-15

BERLIN, March 9 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will make his maiden visit to Germany from March 10 to 15. Wisma Putra said in a statement on Saturday that he will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz and Entrepreneur and…

Malaysian Halal Food Products Penetrate Market In 150 Countries

KOTA KINABALU, (Sabah, Malaysia), March  9 (Bernama) — Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu said the export of Malaysia’s processed food products with halal status has now successfully penetrated more than 150 countries which includes 1.8 billion Muslims globally. He said the market is wide open and with redoubled efforts,…