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PM engages with leading Malaysian companies to foster investment, economic cooperation
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held working sessions with prominent Malaysian corporations and business associations in Kuala Lumpur on May 25, to promote related investment and collaboration in Vietnam. The PM, who is on an official visit to...
Malaysia unveils floral tunnel to honour leaders at Asean Summit
KUALA LUMPUR: A striking 320-metre floral tunnel erected at the patio area of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) is more than mere decoration - it symbolises Malaysia’s warm welcome to Asean leaders attending the 46th Asean Summit from May 26 to 27. Chief...
PM Anwar attends roundtable meeting with Russian industry leaders
MOSCOW (May 14): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim continued the agenda of his second day of official visit to Russia by attending a roundtable meeting with industry leaders of the Russian Federation. The meeting, which began at 9am here, was attended by 24...
Malaysia’s automotive industry undergoes major transformation with renewable energy policies
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – New policies promoting renewable energy in Malaysia are sparking significant growth and reshaping the landscape of the country’s automotive industry towards sustainability and innovation. Speaking at the Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2025,...
One death every 36 hours in Malaysia from lorry crashes, with speeding and poor maintenance key causes, study shows
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — A new study has revealed that fatal road accidents involving heavy vehicles like lorries and trailers have claimed at least 1,457 lives over the past six years, with highways emerging as the deadliest routes. At least one life is lost every 36...
No more stalling on heavy vehicle policies, says MCA
With lives at stake, we can no longer afford to delay reforming Malaysia’s heavy vehicle policies. The recent surge in serious road accidents involving commercial heavy vehicles is a clear signal that our system is failing. These are not isolated incidents — they are...
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Malaysian exporters brace for blow as US tariff looms
https://a61fbe55416d82f97f1a89ff4b45d6a3.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-44/html/container.html Local Malaysian exporters brace for blow as US tariff looms Govt urged to move beyond quick fixes and focus on long-term structural reforms to strengthen...
Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang cargo service resumes after RM55m upgrade
JOHOR BARU, May 9 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad’s (KTMB) Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang cargo service resumed operations today following a comprehensive RM55 million upgrade completed six months ago. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the rehabilitation and upgrade work,...
Maritime sector not immune to tariff war, with small firms facing potential death blow
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s maritime sector, including its ports, is not immune to the fallout from the tariff war, which can potentially deal a death blow to small companies if the cost of shipping cargo increases exorbitantly. Well-known maritime industry analyst...