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Pakistani begging networks spark global concern as Malaysia becomes new hub
A growing wave of concern is sweeping across Southeast Asia and the Middle East as transnational begging networks, reportedly orchestrated from Pakistan, continue to expand into new territories. Once considered a domestic problem tied to poverty and unemployment, the...
Denmark and Malaysia strengthen green transition alliance
The Danish Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DanCham) took part in a high-level networking reception on Tuesday 22 April 2025, highlighting recent progress in green collaboration between Denmark and Malaysia. The reception, hosted by Danish Ambassador H.E. Kirstine...
Malaysia pushes for Asean Halal Council at Jakarta talks to boost trade, harmonise certification
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Malaysia has proposed the creation of an Asean Halal Council to strengthen strategic cooperation in the regional halal industry, facilitate the entry of halal products between countries, and boost intra-Asean trade, which has yet to reach its...
China’s growing appetite for tree-ripened Malaysian durians fuels export boom
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian durian farmers are poised to capture a larger portion of China’s lucrative fruit market this year, driven by increasing Chinese consumer preference for naturally ripened produce, according to the South China Morning Post (SCMP). Industry...
Shipowners’ association highlights financing as key to growing Malaysia’s shipping industry
SIBU (April 20): Malaysia’s reliance on foreign ships highlights the demand for shipping services, which local industry players can meet with sufficient government support, said Malaysia Shipowners’ Association (Masa) chairman Mohamed Safwan Othman. He emphasised that...
Malaysia, China to deepen strategic cooperation in four key sectors
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and China will deepen economic cooperation by focusing on four key sectors - the digital, green, blue, and tourism economies - with efforts aimed at enhancing integration across industrial, supply, value, data, and talent chains. In a joint...
How logistics fuels Asean 2025’s sustainable and inclusive future
AS Malaysia strides into 2025 on a high note, it formally assumes its role at the Asean Chairmanship under the theme of “Inclusion and Sustainability”, serving as a rallying call for regional peace, stability, and prosperity in an evolving global landscape. Transport...
Embracing disruption, driving transformation: Malaysia’s strategic response to Trump tariff turbulence
IN a recent op-ed (“Trump Tariff Shock: Resilience, Not Retaliation,” 7 April 2025), EMIR Research argued that President Trump’s sweeping tariffs—targeting Malaysia and others—reflect political posturing more than sound economic strategy. Crucially, Malaysia’s refusal...
Malaysia: regulators scrutinise price-fixing cartels and antitrust risks in the digital landscape
In summary This article provides an overview of developments in competition law from 2024 to 2025, including the status of proposed amendments to introduce a cross-sectoral merger control regime in Malaysia, the application of merger control via sectoral laws and...
Malaysia furniture exporters in race to beat Trump’s 90-day tariff window
MUAR (AP) – In southern Malaysia, furniture manufacturers are in a race against United States (US) President Donald Trump’s tariffs. After threatening to impose a 24 per cent tax on all goods imported from the Southeast Asian country, Trump said he would cut rates 10...