The X90 is Proton’s maiden new energy vehicle

SUBANG JAYA (Malaysia), March 28 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s car manufacturer, Proton Holdings Bhd has confirmed the official name of its first new energy vehicle (NEV), the Proton X90. Proton chief executive officer (CEO) Dr Li Chunrong said the achievement (introduction of Proton X90) comes during Proton’s 40th anniversary and it marks…

Malaysia able to maintain leadership position in halal products and services

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia could maintain its leadership position in halal products and services that meet the highest quality standards as Malaysia has the right ecosystem and strategy to capture more global halal business.  International Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz is confident that with the Halal Industry Master Plan 2030 (HIMP 2030), the Ministry…

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar ahead of Malaysia’s central bank annual report

By Karina Imran KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on renewed demand for the local currency ahead of the central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM), annual report on March 29 and the release of US consumer confidence data later Tuesday, said an…

Bursa Malaysia rises on positive Wall Street performance overnight

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (NNN-Bernama) — A positive performance on Wall Street overnight helped lift the stock exchange of Malaysia, Bursa Malaysia, in opening trades this morning. At 9.09 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) gained 6.06 points to 1,402.66 compared to Monday’s close of 1,396.60. The market bellwether…

ASEAN finance sectoral bodies release ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance Version 2

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (NNN-Bernama) — The ASEAN Taxonomy Board (ATB), representing ASEAN finance sectoral bodies, has today released the ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance Version 2 (version 2).  In a statement, ATB said while the first version laid out the broad framework of the ASEAN Taxonomy, version 2 consisted of the complete foundation framework comprising…

Malaysian PM Anwar praises Cambodian PM Hun Sen for his respect of Muslims

From Salawaty Supardi PHNOM PENH, March 28 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday praised his Cambodian counterpart Hun Sen for his longstanding respect and high regards for the Muslim community in the Kingdom.  The Prime Minister said while anti-Muslim sentiments and Islamophobia are widespread in Europe, Hun Sen…

Cambodian King grants Malaysian PM Anwar audience

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (NNN-Bernama) — The King of Cambodia, King Norodom Sihamoni granted Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim an audience at the Royal Palace of Cambodia as part of the prime minister’s inaugural official visit to the country. Anwar posted on Facebook Monday night stating that he had delivered the…

Myanmar conflict: ASEAN needs to be wise to avoid interference by outside powers – Malaysian FM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (NNN-Bernama) — ASEAN should continue with efforts to resolve the conflict in Myanmar in a wise and cautious manner in order to maintain stability in the region, said Malaysian Foreign Minister Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. He said if ASEAN failed to address the situation in Myanmar together, there…

Singapore President arrives in Malaysia for three-day state visit

SEPANG (Malaysia), March 20 (NNN-Bernama) — Singapore President Halimah Yacob arrived in Malaysia today for a three-day maiden state visit until March 22. This is her return visit on the invitation of the Malaysian King Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah who visited Singapore in Oct 2022. Halimah and the Singaporean delegation including…

Malaysia’s Feb trade remains buoyant, up 11 pct while exports expand 9.8 pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s February trade data remained on an upward trajectory with double-digit year-on-year growth of 11 per cent to RM204.99 billion (US$45.7 billion) with exports expanding 9.8 per cent to RM112.28 billion (US$25.1 billion). Imports for the month increased 12.4 per cent to RM92.71 billion (US$1 = RM4.48). A trade…