KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Asean finance ministers today got down to the hard work of putting in place the necessary pre-requisites and initiatives to deepen financial integration more urgently in the light of debilitating tariffs on all member states.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — The temporary ceasefire in Myanmar, declared amid a devastating humanitarian crisis following a recent earthquake, offers a crucial window for relief efforts and potentially lays the groundwork for longer-term peace, an opportunity that Malaysia, as Asean Chair, is working actively to support.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Preparatory meetings for the 12th Asean Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting (AFMGM) began this morning as senior officials commenced finalising documents for their ministers to discuss later this week, with a clear emphasis on enhancing regional financial integration.

BENGALURU, March 24 — Malaysia plans to tighten regulations on semiconductors as it comes under US pressure to staunch the flow of chips, crucial to the development of artificial intelligence, to China, the Financial Times said yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — Canada is intensifying its efforts to broaden its trade and investment footprint, including strengthening ties with Malaysia and seeking to penetrate new markets, said High Commissioner of Canada to Malaysia Jodi Robinson.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Malaysia remains committed to strengthening Asean’s role in global affairs, deepening strategic partnerships, and reinforcing regional cooperation amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — Maybank Research Pte Ltd has reiterated its view that if the momentum of fiscal outperformance sustains into 2025, Malaysia could get one positive rating action from S&P, Moody’s, or Fitch by mid-2026.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — A total of 750 Malaysians involved in job fraud syndicates abroad have been successfully rescued and repatriated back home as of February 25.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Malaysia and Australia have agreed to the establishment of a Joint Working Group (JWG) as a move to strengthen cooperation in the field of higher education.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have renewed their strategic partnership to increase travel from Malaysia to Singapore.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — Malaysia is set to intensify its public engagement and media outreach efforts for its Asean 2025 chairmanship, ensuring that both Malaysians and the international community understand the regional bloc’s role and benefits.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said Malaysia stands ready to lead Asean with clarity and conviction as the Asean Chair for 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — The ringgit opens higher against the US dollar and Asean currencies due to stronger Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the final quarter (4Q) of 2024, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Thailand recognises Malaysia’s crucial role as the facilitator in peace negotiations for Southern Border Provinces (SBPs) and remains committed to restoring stability and achieving lasting stability.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The rising threat of cyber scams in the region calls for Malaysia, as the Asean Chair in 2025, to take the lead in addressing the issue comprehensively.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The ringgit continues to strengthen against the US dollar and Asean currencies ahead of Malaysia’s 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) data release today, said an analyst.

NEW DELHI, Feb 13 — Relations between Malaysia and Türkiye are set for phenomenal growth in the years to come, driven by common interests and complementary strengths, Turkish political analysts said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has highlighted Malaysia as a key strategic partner ahead of his official visit, reaffirming Turkiye’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation on global issues, particularly the Palestinian cause.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate in International Relations by Universiti Malaya (UM) in recognition of his contributions to global diplomacy and international negotiations during his official visit to Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — Malaysia is expected to become an important exporter of fresh durian to China following an agreement cemented last year between the two countries, said BMI.