KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) — Malaysia will showcase the finest of architectural designs and artworks at the Venice Biennale 2014 in Italy. The exhibition from June 7 to Nov 23 and the preview on Thursday and Friday is the oldest and the most prestigious architecture event, Malaysia Externa …
Read More »Business : Boeing, Japan Transocean Air Finalise Order For Next-generation 737s
By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah SINGAPORE, June 2 (Bernama) — Boeing and Japan Transocean Air (JTA) finalised an order today for 12 Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes. The arrival of the new 737-800s in 2016 will mark the start of the airline’s fleet renewal programme. “This …
Read More »Business : Matrade: Sales Worth Rm18.9 Million Registered In Bangalore
By Saraswathi Muniappan NEW DELHI, June 2 (Bernama) — Sales worth RM18.9 million were registered at Showcase Malaysia held in Bangalore, Karnataka, by the Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade). The sales were reported by the 26 participating companies from various sectors …
Read More »Business : Malaysian Companies Sees Good Outcome From Trade Exhibition
BANGALORE, May 30 (Bernama) — Malaysian companies participating at the trade exhibition, Showcase Malaysia here, are seeing a good outcome from the various business to business meeting held. Selangor-based, APS Medical Sdn Bhd is already looking forward to exporting its single use, disposable …
Read More »Business : Professional Have Role To Play To Improve Competitiveness – Ahmad Bashah
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) — Professional services have an important role to play to improve the competitiveness of the Malaysian economy with the result that their quality and competitiveness have important spill-over effects. “The disappearance of anti-competitive regulatory restri …
Read More »Business : Franchise Industry To Contribute RM25.6 Billion To 2015 National Economy
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Franchise Association (MFA) expects the franchise industry to contribute RM25.6 billion to the country’s economy in 2015. Last year, the industry contributed 2.5 per cent or RM24.6 billion to the economy. MFA Chairman Datuk Mohd Latip Sarrug …
Read More »Business : Boeing Receives 330-Minute ETOPS Certification for 787s
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) — The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on May 28, 2014 approved additional extended operations (ETOPS) for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The move will allow 787s to be operated up to 330 minutes from a landing field and signals continued confidence in the airpla …
Read More »Business : Malaysia Views Xi’an As Gateway For Halal Products To Enter China, Says Ismail Sabri
From Niam Seet Wei XI’AN (China), May 27 (Bernama) — Malaysia views Xi’an, the capital of western China’s Shaanxi province, as the gateway to enter China’s vast halal market, Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said Tuesday. The m …
Read More »Business : 2015 Budget To Be Tabled In Parliament On Oct 10, Says PM
PUTRAJAYA, May 26 (Bernama) — The 2015 Budget is scheduled to be tabled in Parliament on October 10, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. He said the 2015 Budget was crucial since it was the final budget under the 10th Malaysia Plan (10MP), which would provide allocations for the re …
Read More »Business : MAS Revises Checked-In Baggage Policy
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) — Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is revising its checked-in baggage policy. Effective May 28, passengers will be allowed to check-in a maximum of two pieces of baggage, within the generous 30, 40, and 50 kg free baggage allowance included in their travel on Economy, Bus …
Read More »Business : Asia Must Come To Terms With Greater Economic Integration, Says Najib
From Ahmad Fuad Yahya ASTANA (KAZAKHSTAN), May 23 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak said Asia must come to terms with greater economic integration to help increase the power of middle nations and raise the living standards for all in the era of globalisation. Simultan …
Read More »Business : Kedah Drew RM4 Billion In Manufacturing Investments From January To March – MB
From Nor Hamzeela Hambali TOKYO, May 23 (Bernama) — Kedah received RM4 billion in investments in the manufacturing sector between January and March 2014, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir. “In 2013, the state attracted investments in the manufacturing sector worth more than …
Read More »Business : Kazakhstan Looking Forward To Develop Further Meaningful Relationship With Malaysia
From Christine Lim ASTANA (Kazakhstan) May 23 (Bernama) — Kazakhstan is looking forward to further develop meaningful relations with Malaysia in the political and economic fields. Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Erlan Idrissov said Kazakhstan identified Malaysia as a …
Read More »Business : Petron Malaysia’s Q1 Revenue Rises To RM2.89 Billion
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) — Petron Malaysia Refining and Marketing Bhd’s (PMRMB) revenue for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014, rose to RM2.94 billion from RM2.89 billion in the same quarter last year. But, despite a robust sales and operating performance, the company also post …
Read More »Business : Najib: Growing Gap Between Rich, Poor Is A Pressing Issue
From Azlina Aziz TOKYO, May 22 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today cautioned that over the past few years, the growing gap between rich and poor in developed economies, has become a pressing policy issue. He noted that this was not just the battle cry of the “Occu …
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