Malaysia records 26 pct jump in Jan-May trade to RM867.4 bln, trade surplus soars 112.2 pct
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s total trade grew by 26 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM867.4 billion in the first five months of 2021, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Miti) said. Trade surplus surged by 112.2 per cent to RM92.79 billion, as exports rose by 31.1 per cent to RM480.09 billion and imports increased by […]
Phase 4 of immunisation programme for manufacturing sector to begin June 16
KUALA LUMPUR: The Program Imunisasi Industri Covid19 Kerjasama Awam-Swasta (Pikas) for the manufacturing sector will be launched as Phase 4 of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK), beginning on June 16. The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Miti) said Pikas will be implemented with on-site vaccinations at designated factories and industrial locations. Pikas has […]
CIMS 3.0 permit not applicable in Sarawak
KUCHING: The need to have the Covid-19 Intelligent Management System (CIMS) 3.0 approval letter from Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) for agro-commodity sub-sectors to operate does not apply in the state, clarified Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman said this is because in its current movement control […]
MKN told to look into private healthcare workers approval letters
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has urged the National Security Council (MKN) to take immediate action to address the issue of approval letters for private healthcare workers during the movement control order 3.0 (total lockdown). MMA president Prof Datuk Dr Subramaniam Muniandy said they received complaints that private healthcare workers were stopped by […]
Distribution trade companies must get new Miti approval letter
PUTRAJAYA: All distribution trade companies under the supervision of the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) that are allowed to operate during the 14-day total lockdown from today (June 1), are required to re-apply for a new approval letter. KPDNHEP in a statement on its Facebook page informed that the application can be made […]
Eighteen manufacturing, MRS sectors are allowed to operate during MCO
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Miti) has announced 18 manufacturing and manufacturing-related services (MRS) sectors that are allowed to operate under the movement control order (MCO) from June 1 to 14, 2021. The ministry said it is, however, subject to the companies getting an approval letter from the ministry, which can […]
Medical devices, aviation sectors expect to see greater investment growth
KUALA LUMPUR: The American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Malaysia) expects the medical devices and aviation sectors to see greater investment growth moving forward, backed by tremendous sustainability growth in the electrical and electronics (E&E) industry. AmCham Malaysia chief executive officer Siobhan Das said as both sectors are almost complementary to the base industry of […]
Blanket MCO may not be needed in future
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today said that the enforcement of a blanket movement control order (MCO) may not be needed in the future, thanks to the implementation of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme. The Prime Minister said that the government’s strategy to curb the spread of Covid-19 will involve a more targeted approach […]
Govt introduces additional tax deductions under Pemerkasa
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is introducing an additional tax deduction of up to RM50,000 on rental of premises and worker hostels to incentivise companies to participate in the Safe@Work initiative which is aimed at protecting workers. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) would implement the Safe@Work initiative […]
Govt to introduce new national investment policy
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will introduce a new national investment policy to attract more high-quality investors as the country moves towards a high-income nation, Senior Minister cum International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said. He said a working paper on the proposed policy has been approved and endorsed by the Economic […]
