By Syed Iylia Hariz Al-Qadri Syed Izman and Ummu Khalidah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recently concluded official visits to Italy, France, and Brazil have been described as a strategic move to strengthen Malaysia’s position in the global economic and geopolitical arena.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Mikhail Raj Abdullah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands to gain immensely from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visits to Italy, France and Brazil, not only in attracting potential investments, but also in expanding export markets as protectionist tendencies from American tariffs threaten to shutter global trade.
GEORGE TOWN, July 8 (Bernama) -- AirAsia is actively exploring the possibility of increasing flight connectivity to and from Penang as part of its ongoing regional growth strategy, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening regional accessibility.
GEORGE TOWN, July 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Government must continuously engage with its United States (US) counterparts to negotiate a lower tariff rate, following Washington’s recent decision to impose a 25 per cent duty on goods from Malaysia, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
KOTA KINABALU, July 8 (Bernama) -- Sabah has received a total of RM35.38 billion in investments, involving 420 projects between 2021 and 2024, the Sabah State Legislative Assembly was told today.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is committed to strengthening co-operation in economics, trade and investment with BRICS countries, especially with the great potential of artificial intelligence (AI) which needs to be harnessed for inclusive development.
WASHINGTON, July 7 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Sunday that higher tariff rates would take effect on Aug 1, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The global economy is expected to face a slowdown in the second half (2H) of 2025 as tariffs imposed on the United States’ (US) trading partners have impacted all economic actors, according to CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd (CGS MY).
From Arul Rajoo Durar Raj
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s meeting with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, held on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit here on Sunday (Monday morning in Malaysia), touched on trade and investment opportunities as well as the proposed establishment of an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus in Malaysia.
From Arul Rajoo Durar Raj
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Bernama) — Malaysia has welcomed the BRICS Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance, voicing strong support for a vision of AI that serves development over domination, embeds ethics, reduces inequality and respects human dignity.
From Arul Rajoo Durar Raj
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will conduct a comprehensive review of potential membership in the New Development Bank (NDB), taking into account various aspects, including the required commitments and the effectiveness of participation in the institution, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
From Arul Rajoo Duran Raj
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to strengthening Malaysia’s aviation industry ecosystem and is ready to assist investors towards that.
