Local News
Eye on Malaysia’s evolving climate reporting
KUCHING (Jan 26): Human activities have undeniably caused global warming, fuelling record-setting wildfires, historic floods, prolonged droughts and scorching heatwaves. Indeed, 2025 has started off with a bevy of bad news, like the deadly wildfires across Los...
MCBA offers more seamless entry into Malaysia, says DPM Fadillah
SEPANG: With the formation of the Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA), the government wants logistics for trade and travellers entering the country through its international entry points to be more seamless, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Speaking at...
Govt approves RM60m for Sultan Azlan Shah Airport expansion, says Minister Nga
IPOH, January 31 — Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the government has approved an RM60 million allocation for the expansion of Sultan Azlan Shah Airport here. Nga said this was a special Chinese New Year gift for Perakians from Prime Minister...
Global LNG: Asian spot LNG little changed on ample stocks, mild weather
KUALA LUMPUR: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices were little changed this week, as ample inventories and mild weather capped demand from East Asian buyers. The average LNG price for March delivery into north-east Asia rose slightly to $14.00 per million...
13MP: Govt committed to enabling policies to drive growth in key industries – Rafizi
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is committed to prioritising enabling policies over direct intervention to drive creativity and growth in key industries for the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said. He said the focus would be on...
MOH Proposes Jumpstarting Local Pharmaceutical Investments with Three-Year Contracts
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has suggested three-year contracts to incentivise local pharmaceutical companies to produce certain off-patent drugs that currently only have single product registration holders (PRH). MOH deputy secretary-general...
Malaysia has strategic advantage to become Southeast Asia’s supply chain hub: SIS CEO
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has the strategic advantage to become Southeast Asia’s supply chain hub as the global supply chain paradigm is shifting and expanding from China to other countries in the region. The chief executive officer of US-based Synergies Intelligent...
Opportunity for Malaysia to seize its moment in Southeast Asia e-commerce boom: Blackbox Research
PETALING JAYA: Southeast Asia is experiencing a transformative e-commerce boom, with Malaysia emerging as a key player in this digital revolution, according to a report. Business Opportunity for Malaysia to seize its moment in Southeast Asia e-commerce boom: Blackbox...
Johor-Singapore SEZ’s faces toughest test – slashing immigration clearance delays, says Malaysian minister
[KUALA LUMPUR] The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone’s (JS-SEZ) biggest challenge is slashing immigration clearance time to 20 minutes – a crucial step to transform the congested Causeway into a seamless link for talent and trade and meet the SEZ’s ambitious...
BP Batam Responds to Malaysia-Singapore SEZ Agreement, Sees Strategic Opportunities
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Batam Indonesia Free Zone Authority (BP Batam) has responded to the recent agreement between Malaysia and Singapore to establish a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Johor, Malaysia. The agreement has prompted some business leaders...