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GEORGE TOWN, April 15 (Bernama) -- Penang continues to strengthen its position as Malaysia’s premier investment and technology innovation hub, with realised investments worth RM42.76 billion and the creation of nearly 9,000 job opportunities in 2024.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s leadership and foresight were instrumental in laying the foundation for Malaysia’s economic corridor initiatives, which have left a lasting impact on the country’s economic landscape, said the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has extended his condolences to the family of the fifth Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who passed away at the National Heart Institute (IJN) today.
By Nor Baizura Basri and Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) – Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, fondly known as Pak Lah, was a man with a demure personality, but he had a big heart for doing what was best, equitable and right for Malaysia and its people.
BUTTERWORTH, April 12 (Bernama) -- Penang is actively diversifying and expanding its export markets to safeguard the sustainability of both the domestic and national economic chains.
BUTTERWORTH, April 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will leverage its strong ties with the United States, Europe, China and ASEAN to seek a resolution to the US retaliatory import tariffs, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
GEORGE TOWN, April 11 (Bernama) -- Ahead of its official opening in October this year, the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC) has formed a strategic partnership with a South Korean convention centre specialist to enhance the state’s meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE) industry.
GEORGE TOWN, April 11 (Bernama) -- The Penang state government will establish a tariff monitoring task force as part of its strategic response to the United States’ (US) recent tariff announcement.
BUTTERWORTH, April 10 (Bernama) -- Penang, through the Economy State Executive Council Meeting, will organise a roundtable session with industry players, academics, and the state leadership tomorrow to discuss the United States’ (US) recent tariff announcement.
By Dr Paul Anthony Maria Das
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump’s sweeping decision to impose a 24 per cent blanket tariff on Malaysian imports is more than just a protectionist measure.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Bids for Penang International Airport (PIA) main terminal building under the Package 3 are expected to open in May 2025 ahead of its scheduled 2027 completion.
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, April 8 (Bernama) -- Labuan’s container port operator Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd (MPM) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering efficient, high-quality cargo handling services while working closely with its regulatory partner, the Labuan Port Authority (LPA).
