Malaysia’s Market Potential Drives Continued US Investments – Ambassador

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) — The United States (US) Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan has expressed confidence in the continued investments of American firms in Malaysia, attributing their interest in the country’s market potential and its integration into global trade networks. He underscored the enduring economic partnership between the US…

Export Mission In China Yields RM64.13 Mln In Sales — MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) — The Export Acceleration Mission (EAM), in conjunction with the China Food and Drinks Fair (CFDF) 2024 in Chengdu, China, has successfully recorded RM64.13 million (US$13,56 million) in export sales and received 1,329 trade enquiries. The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) said the event, held from…

US Engages Egypt And Qatar To Achieve Sustained Ceasefire In Gaza, Says Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) — The United States government is in the midst of brokering a sustained ceasefire in Gaza and is currently working closely with its partners, Egypt and Qatar. The United States (US) Ambassador to Malaysia, Edgard D Kagan, said that the effort is a concerted one…

Malaysia Will Continue To Be An Effective ASEAN Chairman — US Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) — The United States (US) has full confidence that Malaysia will once again be an effective Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chairman in 2025, as it has been in the past, and is extending its open arms to work closely to ensure a fruitful tenure.…

Russia To Host Largest Halal Fair During Russia-Islamic World KazanForum 2024 In May

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) — Russia will host the International Trade Fair Kazan Halal Market, the largest trading platform for world Muslim community, as part of the annual International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum” on May 14 to 19. The KazanForum secretariat in a statement said the fair and forum…

Malaysian Ambassador Urges Chinese Industries To Leverage Malaysia-China Summit 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) — Chinese industries are encouraged to leverage the Malaysia-China Summit 2024 (MCS 2024), which will be held here in December, for closer engagement with key Malaysian sectors, said Malaysian Ambassador to China Norman Muhamad. Norman said the summit would offer abundant opportunities to forge and enhance trade and…

Anwar Receives Courtesy Call From Indian External Affairs Minister

PUTRAJAYA, March 27 (Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy call from the External Affairs Minister of India Dr S. Jaishankar, who is on a two-day official visit to Malaysia ending tomorrow. Jaishankar arrived at the Prime Minister’s Office in Perdana Putra at 2.30pm before both leaders…

Malaysia Seeks Additional 500,000 Tonnes Of White Rice From India

PUTRAJAYA, March 27 (Bernama) — Malaysia has requested for an additional 500,000 tonnes of white rice from India, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister  Mohamad Sabu. Mohamad said the official application to India would be made through diplomatic channels soon.  “In the meeting just now, I took the opportunity to record our deepest appreciation for…

Jakarta Health Office Recommends Face Masks In Crowded Areas To Prevent TB Spread

JAKARTA, March 27 (Bernama) — In response to last year’s report of 60,420 tuberculosis (TB) cases in the capital city, the Jakarta Health Office is recommending that residents wear face masks in crowded places to reduce the risk of spreading TB or dry cough. The head of the office, Ani…

Ukraine Outline Seven Areas To Enhance Trade Cooperation With ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) — Ukraine has outlined seven areas as its priorities to enhance trade cooperation with ASEAN countries. Charge d’ Affaires at the Ukrainian Embassy in Malaysia Denys Mykhailiuk stated these priority areas are food and agriculture, digitalisation, trade, energy, disaster management, demining as well as social and cultural…