KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s 2014 trade surplus registered double-digit growth of 16.6 per cent, a remarkable achievement when compared with the negative scenario in 2012 and 2013, says Minister of International Trade and Industry, Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed today. “T …
Read More »General : Malaysia’s Recommendations Incorporated In Maritime Silk Road Plan – Liow
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 28 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s recommendations for the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road have been incorporated into the outline of the plan, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. The Silk Road initiative, which is aimed at strengthening connectivity between China an …
Read More »Business : PM Announces Measures To Strengthen Malaysia’s Economic Resilience
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak on Tuesday announced a number of proactive measures to ensure Malaysia’s growth, development and deficit ambitions remain on track in responding to changes in the global economic landscape. In a special address, Najib …
Read More »General : MAS, Celebrity Chef Poh To Bring Malaysia’s Excitements To Australians
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) — Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is set to bring the excitements of Malaysia, particularly its food, to Australians via a new video series in partnership with Australian celebrity chef, Poh Ling Yeow. In the five-part documentary, the Malaysian-born will show viewers th …
Read More »General : Malaysia’s Moderation Concept, A Way To Thwart Extremism
By Nabilah Saleh, Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz & Azzah Mohamad Som KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s approach, themed ‘Peace and Security through Moderation’ which brought success to the country in securing the non-permanent member seat in the United Nations Security C …
Read More »General : Muhyiddin Calls For Strategic Action Plans On Malaysia’s Engagement With China
From Jamaluddin Muhammad CHONGQING (China), Dec 5 (Bernama) — Kuala Lumpur needs to draw up strategic action plans on its engagement with China so as to tap the full benefit from the cooperation, said Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He said the plans must consist of s …
Read More »Business : Muhyiddin Touts Malaysia’s Advantages To Potential Chinese Investors
Tan Sri Muhyiddin YassinFrom Jamaluddin Muhammad BEIJING, Dec 3 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s conducive business climate, proven track record and Chairmanship of Asean next year, are among factors highlighted by Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to further lure China’s trade …
Read More »General : Thailand Recognises Malaysia’s Role In Southern Thailand Peace Process – Najib
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 1 (Bernama) — Thailand recognises Malaysia’s role in the southern Thailand peace process and has vowed to give a firm commitment towards the effort, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Monday. Speaking to Malaysian reporters after hosting a luncheon in …
Read More »Business : Malaysia’s Reserves Remain Usable And Unencumbered: Bank Negara
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s reserves remain usable and unencumbered as at end-October 2014, based on the detailed breakdown of international reserves under the International Monetary Fund’s Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS) format, said Bank Negara Malaysia …
Read More »Business : Internet Solutions Predix A Boon To Malaysia’s O&G Sector, Says MIDA
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) — Predictivity (Predix) solutions offered by US industrial giant GE will benefit the Malaysian oil and gas (o&g) sector in meeting the region’s growing energy needs, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) Deputy Chief Executive Officer Datuk …
Read More »General : Malaysia’s Securing Of UNSC Seat International Endorsement Of Najib – Mubarak
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Council of Former Elected Representatives (Mubarak) sees Malaysia’s success in securing a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council as an international endorsement of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak’s le …
Read More »General : Najib Outlines Malaysia’s Five Priorities As Non-Permanent UNSC Member
From Leslean Arshad MILAN, Oct 17 (Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has outlined Malaysia’s five priorities in its role as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). He said Malaysia aimed to advance moderation globally; advocate m …
Read More »General : Malaysia’s Involvement Important In 10th ASEM
Datin Paduka Halimah Abdullah From Leslean Arshad MILAN (Italy), Oct 15 (Bernama) — Malaysia is among countries with an important role at the 10th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit and the related meetings here, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak among the “most wanted” …
Read More »General : GST Would Help Secure Malaysia’s Future – PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) — The Sales and Services Tax (SST) is no longer fit for a rapidly growing and economically progressive economy such as Malaysia and it is imperative for the country to expand and diversify its tax base, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. The Prime Minister said Ma …
Read More »General : Malaysia’s Newest Satellite Measat-3b Launches Successfully
From Yusof Saari KOUROU (FRENCH GUAINA), Sept 12 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s newest satellite, the MEASAT-3b successfully launched from the European spaceport near here, at 7.05 pm local time on Thursday (6.05 am Malaysian time on Friday). The US$ 350 million (RM1.12 billion) communication sa …
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