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BANGKOK: Malaysia will join the 43rd Cobra Gold, the world's longest-running and largest multinational military exercise in South-east Asia, alongside troops from 30 nations in Thailand from February 27 to March 10.Co-hosted by the Royal Thai Armed Forces and the...

KUALA LUMPUR: Economic growth for 2023 will be below 4% as we forecast this time last year. This is positive but slower than in the past because of the transition to a new era of lower underlying growth due to the damage of Covid-19 policies. We see slower growth...

DTDC in India covers approximately 96% of the population through 16,000+ physical customer access points and has a global reach of 220+ destinations. DTDC has expanded its presence in SEA with its new Malaysia office apart from its existing...

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is implementing a scheme titled “Just-in-Time” for vessels arriving at its terminals and berths in Singapore. Our correspondent Spica reports that the purpose of this scheme is three-fold. Firstly to match vessels with...

Scheduled for completion in 42 months, KLIP’s vision is to transform Kuala Sungai Linggi into a Green Global Industrial Hub for Energy Source, Port and Maritime Services. The development plan includes the construction of tank storage, shipyard, heavy...

PETALING JAYA: Amid reports of pharmaceutical drug prices rising in the United States, the same may apply to Malaysia soon. Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) president Prof Amrahi Buang said if drugmakers moved to raise prices in the United States, the prices of...

Despite a strong Singapore dollar and weak Malaysian ringgit, Singaporeans are not eyeing large properties in JB and are prioritising connectivity instead Changing work cultures and the flexibility of remote working post-pandemic are making it increasingly easier for...

ANN/THE STAR – The Malaysian government is dedicated to promoting transparency in medicine pricing. The commitment aims to empower consumers by providing them with the necessary information to make informed choices and compare prices. The ministry is actively...

PETALING JAYA: ACE Market-bound AGX Group Bhd is poised for a better year in 2024, following an improvement in its working capital and operational efficiency amid a recovery in the logistics industry, says executive director and chief executive officer Datuk...

KLANG, Jan 19 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke today said his ministry has not received feedback from importers warning about the potential impact of the Red Sea Crisis on Malaysia. He said the ministry was aware of the need to proactively mitigate supply disruptions...