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BATU KAWAN, June 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) success in securing access to one of the world’s largest gas fields in Turkmenistan as clear evidence of international confidence in Malaysia’s capabilities, political stability and the professionalism of its local companies.
ASHGABAT (TURKMENISTAN), June 20 (Bernama) -- Since 1996, Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Petronas Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn Bhd (PC(T)SB), has established a presence in Turkmenistan, a Central Asian nation known for possessing some of the world’s largest oil and gas reserves.
From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail
ASHGABAT, June 19 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), through its wholly owned subsidiary Petronas Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn Bhd (PC(T)SB), commemorated 30 years of operations in Turkmenistan today, through the signing of a series of agreements that reinforce its long-standing partnership with the country.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- China's national medical imaging artificial intelligence (AI) competition has expanded its outreach to Southeast Asia, holding a promotional event in Vietnam after a similar engagement in Malaysia as organisers seek to attract international participation ahead of the contest later this year.
From Nurul Hanis Izmir
KAZAN, June 18 (Bernama) — Malaysia needs to be more bold and aggressive in strengthening economic relations with Russia and other countries that have the potential to benefit the nation, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- National reinsurer Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re) and China Reinsurance Life Insurance Company Ltd (China Re Life) have signed a landmark reinsurance treaty to support the first dedicated reinsurance framework for cancer precision medicine (CPM) treatment coverage in Malaysia.
BATU KAWAN, June 18 (Bernama) – Electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider Winner Sky Technology Sdn Bhd has opened its new 60,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Batu Kawan, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth trajectory and reinforcing its long-term commitment to Malaysia as a base for high-value electronics manufacturing.
From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail
ASHGABAT (TURKMENISTAN), June 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Turkmenistan are expected to exchange several key documents especially in the field of oil and gas during the official visit by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to Turkmenistan starting today.
JOHOR BAHRU, June 18 (Bernama) -- The state government launched the Johor Economic Transformation Plan (JETP) by identifying 83 investment projects across eight priority industries, which are expected to contribute investments worth RM167.4 billion.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to maintain strong trade momentum in the coming months after recording the best trade performance in the country’s history for the first four months of 2026 despite facing global geopolitical uncertainties and supply chain disruptions, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin.
JOHOR BAHRU, June 18 (Bernama) -- The Johor Economic Transformation Plan (JETP) is not just an economic development plan; it is also a key enabler of the Maju Johor 2030 agenda, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Cross-Strait (Fuzhou) Fisheries Week has opened in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, with the event positioning itself as a major international platform for marine fisheries innovation, trade and cooperation.
