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Malaysia to welcome new giant pandas Chen Xing, Xiao Yue
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will soon welcome a new pair of giant pandas, Chen Xing and Xiao Yue, as part of its ongoing conservation partnership with China. The announcement was made during an award ceremony held at the National Elephant Conservation...
Malaysian PM urges ASEAN unity to face weaponization of trade
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Weaponization of international trade must be met with unity among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) grouping in order to weather disruptions and maintain a principled stand on free and open trade,...

Malaysia calls on ASEAN members to confront looming U.S. tariffs
A meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Minister is held at the Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian) KUALA LUMPUR (Kyodo) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on...
General : Chinese FM Wang Yi Arrives In Malaysia To Attend 58th AMM Related Meetings
SEPANG, July 9 (Bernama) -- China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Kuala Lumpur today to attend high-level talks held in conjunction with the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) here. Wang and his entourage were received at the Bunga...

More ASEAN dialogue partners arrive for high-level meetings in Malaysia
SEPANG: Three more foreign ministers from ASEAN dialogue partners have landed in Malaysia to attend high-level meetings alongside the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM). Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong arrived first at Kuala Lumpur...

ASEAN must become magnet for sustainable investment: FM
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Foreign Minister Sugiono has stressed that ASEAN must take the lead in fostering an open investment climate amid the current global uncertainty and emerge as a magnet for sustainable investment. He made the statement during the...

Sports News | Malaysian Team to Take Part in 96th MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup Hockey Tournament
Chennai, Jul 9 (PTI) For the first time in its history, the prestigious All India MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup Hockey Tournament will feature an international team with a Malaysian squad set to compete for the title, organisers said. The 96th edition of...
Analysts foresee Malaysia's palm oil production to recover this year
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Analysts have foreseen Malaysia's palm oil production to recover this year as climatic conditions remain favorable. BMI Country Risk and Industry Research said in a note that following an expected decline of 1.6...

First East Malaysia rollout of MDEC’s BDI to accelerate MSME digital growth
Julaihi (centre) performs a gimmick to launch the MD BDI. – Photo by Mohd Faisal Ahmad KUCHING (July 9): The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) today launched its MD Business Digitalisation Initiative (BDI) in Sarawak, marking its first...
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Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce hails positive amendments to SST
Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce hails positive amendments to SST Published on: Wednesday, July 09, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 09, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Yong said the main issue for the business community is legal uncertainty, as...

Malaysia vows not to cross "red lines" in U.S. tariff talks
Malaysia will not compromise its national interests in ongoing trade talks with the United States, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said on Wednesday, as both nations continue negotiations over a 25% tariff imposed on Malaysian...

Climate doomsday awaits Malaysia
WHAT is the level of governance efficiency in Malaysia? In a recent interview by theSun, young Malay voters expressed a strong preference for good governance and transparency, rejecting race-based policies. They emphasised the need to cut through...

Business : Schneider Electric Identifies Three Key Areas To Boost Sustainability In Real Estate
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Schneider Electric Industries (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has identified three critical areas where the real estate industry must take decisive action to enhance sustainability and resilience, based on findings from its...

A new data hub helps small-scale fishers adapt to climate change
Roughly 40% of the global fish catch comes from small-scale fisheries. It’s one of the food production systems most vulnerable to climate change, and governments are lacking data to help fishers adapt. To help address that gap, the global research...

Malaysia will not cross "red lines" in U.S. tariff negotiations, minister says
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Malaysia will not cross certain "red lines" in its negotiations with the United States, its trade minister said on Wednesday, as the country continues talks with Washington to lower a 25% tariff imposed on its exports....

malaysia Malaysia calls for stronger inter-Asean trade amid tariffs uncertainty
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday (July 9) urged Southeast Asian countries to "act with purpose" and enhance trade among each other in the face of global uncertainty, as regional foreign ministers met amid renewed...
Casinos stay robust in Singapore, Malaysia as Cambodia, Thailand take hits: S&P Global
[SINGAPORE] The casino and gaming industry looks set to remain resilient in some Asean economies, a report by market intelligence provider S&P Global indicated on Tuesday (Jul 8). This is despite increased volatility in the macro environment, as...

Toshiba Launches Malaysia’s Biggest-Capacity Refrigerator, Marking a New Milestone For Its 95th Anniversary
Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Toshiba Sales & Services Sdn. Bhd. proudly unveils its latest innovation – the NaturePURE Series 820L Refrigerator, officially certified by the...

OceanAlpha’s L25 USV achieves long-range survey milestone in Malaysia
In late June 2025, OceanAlpha’s L25 marine uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) successfully completed its first public demonstration in Malaysia, showcasing its advanced marine survey capabilities in real-world conditions at Port Klang. The event,...

Malaysia outlines ongoing efforts and gaps in tackling workplace discrimination
A report by the Department of Statistics Malaysia sheds light on the complexities of discrimination in employment in the country, to provide better insight and clearer guidelines for a more inclusive and equal workforce. Workplace discrimination...