Moody’s Expects Malaysian Economy To Grow Five Percent This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 13 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Moody’s Ratings expected the Malaysian economy to expand five percent this year, largely keeping pace with the 5.1 percent growth last year. The rating agency said in a note yesterday that, a stable labour market, largely benign inflation, and fiscal transfers will support consumption,…

Special Passes For Investors, Expatriates Starting Apr: Malaysia Home Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 7 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Investors or groups of expatriates, will be eligible for special passes starting Apr 1, to enable them to stay longer in the country for business and investment purposes, Home Minister, Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, said. The special passes will be a single window method, to…

ASEAN Rejects External Disruptive Pressures, Says Malaysian Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), rejects external pressures that seek to disrupt the region, Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, said here, yesterday. In his closing remarks at China Conference: Southeast Asia 2025, Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz stressed ASEAN’s neutrality and…

ASEAN Gaining Ground As “Middle Power” In Multipolar World: Malaysian Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (NNN-BERNAMA) – As the U.S. pursues a disruptive foreign policy, non-Western intergovernmental organisations like the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are gaining ground as “middle powers,” capable of shielding themselves, a Malaysian official said. Recognising the risks of geopolitical tensions and economic disruptions, ASEAN is…

Malaysian Authorities Seized Drugs Worth 2.88 Million USD

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysian authorities announced yesterday, the crippling of two drug trafficking syndicates, in separate operations around Selangor state and the capital, Kuala Lumpur, with the seizure of drugs valued at 12.88 million ringgit (2.88 million U.S. dollars). Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) director,…

Malaysia To Enhance Trade With BRICS, FTA Partners This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia has set trade targets for 2025 with a focus on the BRICS group, Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partners, and emerging markets. The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) said in a statement, yesterday that, Malaysia’s inclusion as a partner country in the BRICS…

2025 ‘Happy Chinese New Year’ Launch Ceremony And Gala Held In Malaysian Capital

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The 2025 “Happy Chinese New Year” global launching ceremony and gala, was held here last night, featuring wonderful performances presented by actors from Malaysia and China. Malaysian Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, China’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Sun Yeli, and Malaysian Minister of Tourism,…

ASEAN Cooperation Vital For Regional Peace, Security: Malaysian Official

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 22 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Cross-border cooperation among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), is vital in preserving regional peace and security, Malaysian Home Minister, Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, said yesterday. It is particularly important for ASEAN to overcome existing and emerging security challenges, including transnational crime threats,…

Malaysian PM Anwar Congratulates Natasha Roslan For Winning 2025 IBF World Cup

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysian Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, congratulated national women’s bowler, Natasha Roslan, for becoming the first Malaysian woman to become a world champion, after winning the 2025 International Bowling Federation (IBF) World Cup in Kowloon, Hong Kong, last night. “Great! Really extraordinary! Natasha Roslan made…

Seven Dead, 33 Injured In Three-Vehicle Collision In Southern Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Seven people were killed and 33 others injured, in a collision involving three vehicles near Ayer Keroh Rest and Service of the North-South Expressway northbound late last night. Local media reported that, the accident involved a tour bus carrying 27 passengers, a trailer and…
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