By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH & PHUBIEYAS AHMAD KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — Malaysian companies began one-on-one meetings with about 450 buyers from 58 economies today as the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) opened at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). MATRADE chairman Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican described the International Sourcing Programme (INSP)…
BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 – The Joint Statement of the ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) on the Introduction of Unilateral Tariffs by the United States, dated April 10, 2025, reveals a complex situation in ASEAN-US economic relations. While reaffirming their commitment to a strong partnership, ASEAN expresses deep concern regarding…
By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah Brussels, Belgium, Jan 20 – In a groundbreaking development, Malaysia and the European Union (EU) have announced the resumption of negotiations for the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA). The announcement was made jointly by Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and European Commission President Ursula von der…
Juwai IQI Global Chief Economist Shan Saeed – Trump’s presidency will likely benefit ASEAN countries By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 – The verdict is out: Donald J. Trump has returned to the White House, marking a historic comeback after defeating his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, in a hard-fought…
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s historic address at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok outlined a vision for deeper Malaysia-Russia ties, emphasizing economic collaboration, cultural exchange, and strategic partnerships. He highlighted potential areas of cooperation such as Islamic finance and agricultural collaboration, and stressed the importance of addressing global trends like protectionism and enhancing engagement with strategic partners.
