The Economic Ministers of ASEAN will convene their first ministerial meeting this year through the virtual 27th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Retreat from 2 to 3 March 2021. Senior Minister and Minister of International Trade and Industry, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali will lead the Malaysian delegation at this occasion. This year, Brunei Darussalam as […]
Media Statement Tomorrow, on February 24th, the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme will be implemented, signifying the largest immunisation plan in Malaysia’s history and a gamechanger in our battle against the pandemic. The Perikatan Nasional Government under the leadership of Prime Minister, YAB Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, has taken proactive, firm and decisive steps in implementing […]
As we usher in the Year of the Ox, I would like to wish Gōng Xǐ Fā Cái to the Chinese community with hope and prayers for success, happiness and prosperity. The Ox is an auspicious zodiac bearing the positive traits of perseverance, strength, hard work, resilience and wealth. Therefore, let us celebrate this Chinese […]
Year 2020 has been challenging to global trade as a result of the stringent lockdown measures imposed across the board due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This directly caused major disruptions to global supply chains, especially movement of goods and services, and severely affected manufacturing activities. Despite this unprecedented scenario, Malaysia’s external trade performed fairly well […]
SABAH, 26 JANUARY 2021 – SK Nexilis, a copper foil producer for electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer SKC, has announced its first overseas production base to be in KKIP Industrial Complex, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. With proposed investments of approximately South Korean Won (SK₩) 650 billion (RM2.3billion), the Company looks to construct a copper foil […]
Today marks the first year the nation has been battling the COVID-19 pandemic, unprecedented in terms of its global impact on both public health and the economy. In the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges, Malaysia has been able to remain resilient, thanks to our robust public health system and sound economic fundamentals. Nevertheless, with the onset […]
This has been a very trying year for all us, one that has tested our physical and mental endurance to the limit, causing hardship and difficulties and with unavoidable health protocols imposed, a year where Christmas can no longer be celebrated in full swing and merriment. Nevertheless, we need not despair, for in spite of […]