Malaysian PM Anwar to participate in two special sessions at 10th Asia Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will participate in two special sessions at the Milken Institute 10th Annual Asia Summit in Singapore, involving leaders of global industries and investment companies, Wednesday. The Foreign Ministry in a statement said the two sessions are ‘A Conversation with the Prime…

Malaysia pledges commitment to retain 50 pct land mass under forest and tree cover – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday chaired the National Land Council (MTN-80) that discussed Malaysia’s commitment to maintain at least 50 per cent of its land mass under forest and tree cover in line with the Rio Earth Summit in 1992. At the Rio Earth…

Malaysia’s Digital AgTech piques EU-ASEAN Business Council’s interest – minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian Government’s initiative to empower digital technology in the agricultural sector through the eLadang pilot programme, or known as Digital Agriculture Technology (Digital AgTech), has attracted the attention of the European Union (EU)-ASEAN Business Council. Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil mentioned this in a Facebook post…

Earthquake: Malaysian King, Queen convey condolences to King, people of Morocco

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian King Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has expressed condolences and sympathy to King Mohammed VI as well as the government and people of Morocco following the earthquake that struck the country last Friday. Queen Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah also conveyed her condolences. According…

60 years: Malaysia will roar again as Asian tiger

By R. Ratcharathan KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (NNN-Bernama) — Even though the global economic and regional geopolitics are still shrouded by uncertainty, Malaysia is seen to be able to strengthen its position as the ‘Star of the East’ that shines brightly with rapid and extraordinary development. Since the formation of Malaysia in 1963, various developments, especially…

Malaysia’s Deputy Foreign Minister to visit Hong Kong

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), Sept 12 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Mohamad Alamin will undertake his maiden working visit to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) from Tuesday until Sept 14 to participate in the 8th Belt and Road Summit. He will be a panelist in the Policy Dialogue II session…

After 50 years, there is still vast potential in expanding Malaysia-Vietnam ties — Malaysian envoy

By Nabilah Saleh KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (NNN-Bernama) —  As Malaysia and Vietnam celebrate the remarkable milestone of their 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year, there is indeed more room for collaboration waiting to be explored, says Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam Tan Yang Thai. Tan told Bernama that besides strengthening existing…

Bursa Malaysia opens easier amid mixed regional performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (NNN-Bernama) —  Bursa Malaysia, the stock exchange of Malaysia, opened easier Tuesday amid a mixed regional performance, said an analyst.  At 9.14 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 2.07 points to 1,452.97 from 1,455.04 at Monday’s close. The key index opened 0.9 points lower…

Malaysian ringgit opens higher against US dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on the rising expectation that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) would not raise interest rates when it meets next week. At 9.05 am, the local note…

Malaysian gov’t to introduce multi-tiered levy system – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian government will implement a multi-tiered levy system in the near future, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. It is aimed at securing job opportunities for locals and promoting automation and mechanisation while maintaining the policy of limiting foreign workers to 15 per cent of the total workforce. According to…