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M’sia, S’pore SME ties among most dynamic in Asean
SINGAPORE: Malaysia and Singapore share one of the most dynamic and mutually reinforcing economic relationships in Asean, particularly among small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which form the backbone of both economies, says the Singapore Business Federation (SBF)....
Transport Ministry pushes for rail revival: North Butterworth Container Terminal among sites set for upgrade
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke said his ministry is looking to upgrade existing rail infrastructure as part of efforts to strengthen the road-to-rail modal shift initiative. The initiatives were presented during the second National Logistics...
Malaysia’s Upgrade Moment: China’s Fingerprints on Industrial Engineering
Malaysia is entering a decisive phase where Chinese firms are shaping the country’s next industrial frontier. Three developments anchor the shift. First, Proton and its Chinese partner Geely have opened Malaysia’s first EV assembly plant in the Automotive...
Govt to turn KLIA into regional air cargo hub
PUTRAJAYA: The government will prepare a policy paper to turn KLIA into a regional air cargo hub after identifying several weaknesses that have caused Malaysia’s air freight sector to lag behind Singapore’s Changi Airport. Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said...
Bintulu Port, TM One ink three-year deal to digitise port by 2030
KUCHING (Oct 24): Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TM One to accelerate its transformation into a fully digital, intelligent, and sustainable port by 2030. The MoU was signed during the International...
PM highlights ASEAN’s unity in diversity at high-level dialogue
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh underlined ASEAN's unity in diversity and called for harmonious development while attending a high-level dialogue of the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 26....
Carriers urged to lock in long-term shipping deals as freight rates slide
Shipping lines should secure long-term agreements with shippers to maintain profitability as Asia–US sea freight rates continue to decline, according to Norwegian ocean freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence platform Xeneta AS. “They need to sign long-term...
SECURING MALAYSIA’S MARITIME BORDERS
KUALA LUMPUR: In his speech, “Building Resilience Through Integration: The Future of Malaysia’s Maritime Strategy”, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin highlighted that Malaysia’s maritime territories are important for its survival as a nation and a...
Linyi showcases logistics, trade center
The 3rd Linyi Trade City International Sourcing Conference for Belt and Road Cooperation opened on Friday in Linyi, Shandong province, attracting over 2,000 buyers from nearly 100 countries and regions. The event, running Oct 10-12, underscores Linyi's growing role as...
Highlights from Malaysia Budget 2026: For businesses, workforce, and society
Top business highlights include the launch of the ASEAN Business Entity (ABE) status, continuation of the Residence Pass-Talent (Fast-Track) scheme which waives off the EP requirements, and focus on research & innovation to become an AI nation by 2030. Report by...