Malaysia’s Manufacturing Sales Value Hits RM1.8 trillion in 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) — The overall sales value of Malaysia’s manufacturing sector reached RM1.8 trillion (US$1=RM4.767) in 2023, up marginally by 0.2 per cent compared with 2022, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM). It said the sales value of the manufacturing sector declined 4.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM149.9 billion…

India Tells Nationals to Leave Myanmar’s Rakhine Region Immediately

NEW DELHI, Feb 7 (Bernama) — India has told its nationals in Myanmar’s Rakhine region to leave immediately due to fighting there. The conflict between Myanmar security forces and the Arakan Army, an armed group of the Rakhine ethnic minority, has intensified in the area bordering Bangladesh. “Indian citizens already…

Malaysia set to benefit from US-China competition — Moody’s

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia is among Asia-Pacific countries that may benefit from the competition over trade and technology between China and the United States (US) which continues to disrupt supply chains, according to Moody’s Investors Service. The credit rating agency said the ongoing US-China competition present opportunities for economies with strong…

Malaysian FM urges EU-ASEAN collaboration to tackle challenges in energy transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 (NNN-Bernama) — ASEAN and the European Union (EU) should work together to address the challenges and opportunities in clean energy, both bilaterally and within the framework of ASEAN-EU cooperation, said Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan. Speaking at the 3rd EU-Indo Pacific Ministerial Forum in Brussels, Belgium…

Malaysia will keep supporting UNRWA – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia will continue to support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and will increase its support if needed, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. While reaffirming Malaysia’s unwavering solidarity with the Palestinians, he condemned the decision…

Malaysia’s Pardons Board Reduces ex-PM Najib’s Jail Sentence by Half

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s Former Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is serving a 12-year prison sentence, will be released earlier, that is on Aug 23, 2028, after the Pardons Board decided to reduce his sentence by half. According to a statement issued by the Pardons Board Secretariat…

Malaysia embarks on transformative journey to improve data governance – minister

SINGAPORE, Feb 2 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia has embarked on a transformative journey to improve data governance through revising the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 and revisions to subsidiary regulations. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said prioritising cybersecurity aspect has become an immediate necessity due to the rapid technological advancements that…

IAIS Malaysia applauds ICJ ruling in Israel genocide case, regrets no ceasefire order

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (NNN-Bernama) — The International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies (IAIS) Malaysia commended the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for its interim ruling on Friday regarding the genocide case initiated by South Africa against Israel. Its Chairman Prof Dr Maszlee Malik in a statement said this historic…

Malaysian companies should eye Laos as next opportunity in ASEAN as the country develops — Matrade

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian companies should explore opportunities in Laos as the country is undergoing significant development, especially in infrastructure, transportation and energy. The Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) said Malaysian companies related to construction, engineering and project management should explore…

Malaysia poises to bolster regional cooperation as ASEAN Chair in 2025 – analyst

By Voon Miaw Ping KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia, as a dynamic geopolitical player, is expected to emphasise on forging stronger regional cooperation among member states of ASEAN in the face of emerging regional and international geopolitical uncertainties when it assumes the grouping’s chairmanship in 2025. Deputy Executive…