Malaysia-Canada Bilateral Trade Up 25 pct Post-CPTPP

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) — Malaysia and Canada have shared diplomatic ties for nearly 66 years, and via the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), bilateral trade rose by 25 per cent. Malaysia is also Canada’s country coordinator for Asean this year. Malaysia will be the Asean chair in…

Indonesia To Oversee Aviation Service Charges, Managing Regions Of Riau Archipelago And Natuna Competitively

JAKARTA, March 25 (Bernama) — Effective immediately, the Indonesian government will take charge of overseeing aviation service charges and managing airspace in the Riau Islands and Natuna regions in a professional and competitive manner, as stated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. The realignment of the Flight Information Region (FIR)…

Thai Red Cross Society Hands Over Humanitarian Assistance To Myanmar

BANGKOK, March 25 (Bernama) — The Thai Red Cross Society handed over humanitarian assistance for the people of Myanmar to the Myanmar Red Cross Societies on Monday, as part of an effort to enhance support for those affected along the border of both countries. The handover ceremony was held on the Thai…

More Foreign Investors From Asia-Pacific, Caribbean In Malaysia In Past Six Years – SC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) — Foreign investors from the Asia-Pacific and the Caribbean have outnumbered those from North America and the Middle East in the Malaysian equity market over the last six years, said the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC). In its Annual Report 2023/Capital Market Stability Review 2023 released…

Singapore’s Former Transport Minister Faces Eight New Charges

SINGAPORE, March 25 (Bernama) — Former Singapore Transport Minister S. Iswaran was charged in court again on Monday with eight additional charges for obtaining valuable items as a public servant. The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) said Iswaran, 61, was alleged to have obtained the gifts with a total value of…

Malaysia Still A Preferred Destination For FDI In The Region — DHL Express

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) — Malaysia remains a preferred destination for foreign direct investment in the region and has attracted increasing interest from multinational corporations (MNCs) aiming to diversify their footprint strategically, says DHL Express Malaysia and Brunei managing director Julian Neo. Due to the recent geopolitical developments, omni-sourcing has been…

Malaysia’s Soon Huat-Lai Jemie Claim Mixed Doubles Title At Swiss Open

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25  (Bernama) — Malaysia’s  mixed doubles pair Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie upset their higher ranked opponents Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei to clinch the 2024 Swiss Open mixed doubles title, the first of the season for the pair. In the all-Malaysian match played at the St Jakobshalle arena in…

Malaysia May Distribute Gaza Humanitarian Aid Via Airdrop

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) — Malaysia is not ruling out the possibility of delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza via airdrop. Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the government is discussing the best alternative way to deliver the aid. “If we were to provide humanitarian aid through airdrop, perhaps we can…

Singapore Completes First Humanitarian Airdrop To Gaza

SINGAPORE, March 21 (Bernama) — Singapore has successfully conducted its first humanitarian airdrop to Gaza on Wednesday, as part of the country’s third tranche of humanitarian aid assistance to the conflict area. In a Facebook post, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) said the airdrop mission using its C-130 transport aircraft…

Malaysia, New Zealand Pledge To Deepen Bilateral Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) — Malaysia and New Zealand on Wednesday discussed efforts to strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in various fields involving mutual interests. The matter was discussed by Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan who received a phone call from New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Winston Peters. Mohamad shared…