From toys to milk tea, Chinese brands widen market share in Malaysia
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Russia and Malaysia to boost nuclear cooperation
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RAK Ruler receives Ambassador of Malaysia
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UAE, Malaysia's Perak State Development Corporation sign MoU to facilitate investments in food security
ABU DHABI, 30th May 2025 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Investment and the Perak State Development Corporation in Malaysia have signed a...
Thani Al Zeyoudi participates in inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, 27th May, 2025 (WAM) -- The UAE, represented by Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister for Foreign Trade, participated...
Saud bin Saqr attends luncheon hosted by Malaysian King
KUALA LUMPUR, 27th May, 2025 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today...
On behalf of UAE President, Saud bin Saqr participates in ASEAN-GCC-China Summit in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, 27th May 2025 (WAM) -- On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr...
On behalf of UAE President, RAK Ruler participates in ASEAN-GCC Summit in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, 27th May, 2025 (WAM) -- On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin...
Saud bin Saqr attends Kuala Lumpur Summit reception in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, 26th May, 2025 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah,...
On behalf of UAE President, RAK Ruler arrives Malaysia to participate in GCC-ASEAN Summit, ASEAN-GCC-China Summit
KUALA LUMPUR, 25th May 2025 (WAM) -- On behalf of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin...
On behalf of UAE President, RAK Ruler leads UAE delegation to GCC-ASEAN Summit, ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, in Kuala Lumpur
ABU DHABI, 24th May 2025 (WAM) -- On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr...
Clear failures, no fixes: The Government's asylum blind spot
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U.S. trade policy remains concerning for Malaysia's technology sector: analysts
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Malaysia's regulator seeks feedback on digital asset exchange enhancements
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia has published a consultation paper to seek public feedback on proposed...
Malaysia's manufacturing PMI rises to 49.3 in June
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) posted...
Thailand's foreign tourists drop to 16.68 million in H1
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Indonesia sees 14 pct surge in foreign tourist arrivals in May 2025
JAKARTA, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia recorded a sharp increase of 14.01 percent year-on-year in foreign tourist arrivals, reaching...
EFTA countries sign trade agreement with Malaysia in Norway
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China-Laos Railway sees 8.8 pct cargo growth H1 2025
VIENTIANE, June 30 (Xinhua) -- The China-Laos Railway transported 3 million tons of cargo in the first half of 2025, marking an 8.8...
Economists see Malaysia's ringgit upside in H2 as U.S. dollar softens
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Economists have foreseen room for the local currency Malaysian ringgit (MYR) to gain amid U.S. dollar...
Feature: From toys to milk tea, Chinese brands widen market share in Malaysia
by Jonathan Edward, Wang Jiawei, Cheng Yiheng KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese brands continue to widen their share of...
3 dead after boat capsizes off Malaysia's east coast
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Xinhua) -- Three deaths were reported following the capsizing of a boat off Malaysia's east coast, authorities...
Economic Watch: ASEAN integration drives development of independent regional financial system, analyst says
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Greater economic integration among the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)...
Integrated seafood, tourism hub to be developed on Malaysia's West coast
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Xinhua) -- An integrated hub project for seafood production, maritime services, and sustainable tourism has...
Bruneian leader calls to address challenges of AI era
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's leader has stressed that while the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is widely...
Brunei crown prince joins new Islamic year prayer
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Haji Al-Muhtadee...
Brunei ministry of health presents long service medals to staff
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Economists foresee Malaysia's growth to moderate in 2H amid global uncertainties
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Economists foresee Malaysia's economic growth to ease in the second half of 2025 amid global uncertainties,...
Economist sees strong Chinese arrivals to sustain Malaysia's tourism growth
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Despite the gloomy economic outlook, Hong Leong Investment Bank foresees that tourism strength in...
Brunei GDP declines 1.8 pct in Q1
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Shanghai sees surge in overseas visitors
SHANGHAI, June 27 (Xinhua) -- East China's Shanghai has welcomed nearly 3.4 million inbound tourists as of May this year, a 37.7 percent...
Hong Kong to promote professional services of infrastructure, construction in Indonesia, Malaysia
JAKARTA/KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government will promote its professional...
Brunei trade balance increases 3.4 percent in April
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's trade balance increased by 3.4 percent year-on-year to 395.9 million Brunei dollars...
15 students killed in bus crash in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, 9th June, 2025 (WAM) -- At least 15 students were killed in Malaysia when a bus transporting students collided with a...
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