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Malaysia: Selangor Powers Data and Logistics Growth
Selangor is intensifying its focus on infrastructure development to bolster key industries such as data centres and logistics, aligning with its commitment to driving investment and economic growth. Addressing industry-specific needs, the state government aims to...
HSR decision still pending as existing projects are a ‘priority’: Malaysia minister
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Cabinet has yet to discuss reviving the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project, as the government focuses on completing existing transport links that will support economic development and sustained growth, said Finance Minister...
Transport Ministry proposes new logistics hub in Nilai or Enstek
Minister Anthony Loke said the location is ideal due to its proximity to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and its strategic connectivity via highways linking the northern, southern, eastern, and western regions of Peninsular Malaysia. “We have initiated...
Logistics and connectivity: Cornerstones of Asean development, says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: Logistics and connectivity are key driving factors for Asean’s development, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. The former Transport Minister acknowledged maritime transport’s essential role in international trade, adding that land or rail transport must...
Maritime laws need updates to stay relevant – Loke
PUTRAJAYA: Laws related to the maritime sector need to be amended from time to time to ensure they remain relevant to current developments and needs, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Loke noted that some of the laws in use for this sector are outdated as they...
Malaysia gears up for ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship with comprehensive preparations – KSN
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is actively preparing for its ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship, focusing on full readiness in logistics, security, cleanliness, meeting schedules, event management and documentation. Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar...
PM Anwar: RM1.24bil potential export to Peru generated
LIMA (Peru): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's maiden official visit to Peru has generated potential exports worth RM1.24 billion (US$0.3 billion), particularly in high potential sectors on the initiative of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation...
Malaysia, UAE look to bolster ties
DUBAI: Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are looking forward to bolstering ties across various sectors. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said his meeting with UAE’s Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei here...
Fast-lane initiative successfully speeds up foreign projects in Johor
KULAI: The Kulai Fast Lane initiative, which has proven to be a big success in facilitating investments in Johor, will be expanded under the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre (IMFC), says Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He added both state and federal...
Govt focusing on SST to stabilise economy, meet fiscal deficit target by 2028: Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is focusing on Sales and Service Tax (SST) instead of reintroducing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to stabilise the economy and meet the fiscal deficit target by 2028, said Minister of Finance II Amir Hamzah Azizan. He explained that...