Malaysia, China keen to complete Singapore-Kunming Railway Project
JAKARTA: Malaysia and China are both keen to complete the Singapore-Kunming Rail Link (SKRL) project so that the countries in the ASEAN region can benefit from an efficient public transport system in passenger or cargo services. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong stated this at the 21st ASEAN-China Transport Ministers Meeting in Bali, […]
Sarawak aims to become renewable energy powerhouse of ASEAN
KUCHING: Sarawak is working towards realising its ambition to be a renewable energy powerhouse of ASEAN, which requires consistent and purposeful collaborations across the public and private spheres. Sarawak Energy Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Sharbini Suhaili said partnerships are key to addressing the energy trilemma and achieving their sustainability goals at the regional level […]
Transition to green agenda must be gradual to avoid job losses
KUALA LUMPUR: The transition to the green agenda needs to be done gradually as rapid changes can potentially bring negative spillover effects such as job losses, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has warned. He said as many companies strive to achieve their green agenda, the transition somewhat poses a threat to businesses […]
MIDA partners Maersk to drive high quality investments into Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has partnered AP Moller-Maersk (Maersk) to drive high-quality investments into Malaysia, contributing to the growth and development of the supply chain sector in the Malaysian economy and boosting it as one of the logistics hubs in ASEAN. MIDA investment promotion and facilitation deputy chief executive officer Sivasuriyamoorthy Sundara […]
Malaysia invites China, ASEAN countries to join MyPAIR
BEIJING: Malaysia has invited China and other ASEAN countries to join in the Malaysia Partnerships and Alliances in Research (MyPAIR) programme to carry out scientific-based learning. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said the programme aimed to jointly develop research interests between funders of collaborating nations. “Together, we can strengthen our respective research […]
RCEP is ASEAN’s investment magnet
KUALA LUMPUR: The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) and non-ASEAN Business Council are ramping up efforts to increase and facilitate trade and investment opportunities within the region to leverage the regional comprehensive economic partnership (RCEP) which came into force earlier this year. Speaking to Bernama in conjunction with the ASEAN 55th anniversary, Tan Sri Dr […]
State delegates call on PM
KUCHING: A delegation from the state government led by the Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan called on the Prime Minister (PM) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob at Perdana Putra in Putrajaya yesterday. The visit was aimed to brief the latter regarding Sarawak’s business in ASEAN in the renewable energy sector. Among the […]
Malaysia-China trade on upward trend
SIBU: Bilateral trade between Malaysia and China continues to buck the trend despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The bilateral trade volume between Malaysia and China reached US$176.8 billion, a year-on-year increase of 34.5 per cent,” said the Prime Minister ‘s Special Envoy to China, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. “Malaysia ‘s import and […]
ASEAN foreign ministers highlight cooperation in health, maritime, energy
PHNOM PENH: Foreign ministers of ASEAN member countries emphasised on regional cooperation in vaccine research and production and health system improvement at a ministerial level meeting on Wednesday held in Cambodia’s Phnom Penh. During the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-55) which opened on the same day in Cambodia – the Chair of ASEAN 2022, the officials […]
Explore Sarawak, immerse in CANFF
KUCHING: Explore more of Sarawak as this is the land known for its cultural diversity and ethnic or tribal groups, as well as its nature, adventures and festivals. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said Sarawak has various cultures, adventures, nature, food and festivals that the people […]
