China to increase palm oil imports next year — Malaysian DPM

By Nurul Hanis Izmir BEIJING, Nov 19 (NNN-Bernama) — The official visit of Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof to China ended successfully with the country committing to closer cooperation, especially in the fields of agriculture and palm oil commodities. Fadillah, who is also the Minister of Plantation and Commodities,…

Science, innovation fuel Xinjiang’s economic growth

By Voon Miaw Ping URUMQI (China), Nov 19 (NNN-Bernama) — The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is emerging as China’s dynamic economic powerhouse, driven by its strong emphasis on scientific development and the adoption of cutting-edge technology. Official data reveals that in the first half of 2023, the region’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)…

Malaysia bags investments worth US$13.5 bln in US – PM Anwar

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 18 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia has secured a total of RM63.02 billion (US$13.5 billion) in proposed investments in the United States (US) mainly from technology giants, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Friday. Out of the total, RM8.33 billion (US$1.8 billion) investments were from the trade and investment mission to the…

Anwar, Trudeau discuss ways to strengthen trade, investment

From M. Saraswathy SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 18 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau discussed ways to strengthen bilateral trade and investment between both countries on the sidelines of  APEC Economic Leaders Meeting here. The meet on Friday was upon Canada’s request. Besides trade…

Malaysia to reinforce cooperation with China’s agriculture ministry, green food development centre – DPM

From Nurul Hanis Izmir BEIJING, Nov 18 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia aims to strengthen cooperation with China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and Green Food Development Centre, said Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof. He said the cooperation relates to the acceptance by both countries to the China Green Food Certification Scheme…

Malaysian ringgit seen trading in tight range against US dollar next week

By Sharifah Pirdaus Syed Ali KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (NNN-Bernama) —  The Malaysian ringgit is expected to trade in a tight range at RM4.67 to RM4.68 against the US dollar next week as traders seek fresh leads for market direction. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said market chatter…

Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia issue own statement in APEC, call for immediate ceasefire in gaza

From M.Saraswathi SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 17 (NNN-Bernama) — Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia called for an immediate durable and sustained humanitarian truce leading to a cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip. The three member economies welcomed the 2023 APEC Economic Leaders’ Golden Gate Declaration that reflects consensus on all economic issues of common concern. However, given that…

Maldives will be free of foreign military presence, says new president

By Shakir Husain NEW DELHI, Nov 18 (NNN-Bernama) — New Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has said the country will be free of foreign military presence and promised amicable relations with neighbouring and distant countries. Muizzu on Friday evening succeeded Ibrahim Mohamed Solih as the nation’s new leader. He defeated Solih…

BlackBerry, Malaysian Govt sign cybersecurity deal

From M.Saraswathi SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 17 (NNN-Bernama) — BlackBerry Ltd signed a long-term software and services agreement with the Malaysian government to strengthen the country’s “cybersecurity posture” here Friday. BlackBerry said the landmark deal will enable the Malaysian government to leverage the full suite of its trusted cybersecurity solutions and support…

High-level visits heighten new level of Malaysia-China strategic partnership

By Voon Miaw Ping KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia and China have established strong and enduring diplomatic relations that will span five decades in 2024, amidst prevailing challenges in the global and regional geopolitical landscape, and the rise of China as a new superpower.  The seriousness and commitment of the two…