Minister Urges Hotels to Embrace the ‘King of Fruits’
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Agriculture and Food Security Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, is calling on more hotels nationwide to support the local durian industry by creating durian-friendly spaces for guests. Speaking at the World Durian Championship 2025 held at Bangi … Continue reading Minister Urges Hotels to Embrace the ‘King of Fruits’
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Path Amid Global Shifts
KUALA LUMPUR – The 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) concluded in Kuala Lumpur last Tuesday with a joint communiqué reaffirming ASEAN’s commitment to inclusivity, sustainability, and regional centrality, while balancing relations amid global power rivalries, particularly with China and Russia. … Continue reading ASEAN Foreign Ministers Path Amid Global Shifts
Malaysia Urges Deeper ASEAN Trade Integration
KUALA LUMPUR –Â Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Southeast Asian nations to “act with purpose” and deepen economic ties among themselves in response to escalating global trade tensions, particularly the latest round of U.S. tariffs targeting six ASEAN … Continue reading Malaysia Urges Deeper ASEAN Trade Integration
U.S. Tightens AI Chip Export Rules Amid Security Concerns
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. government is preparing to expand its AI export controls, planning to restrict the shipment of advanced AI chips to Malaysia and Thailand, according to a Bloomberg report and additional sources in Washington and Asia. The … Continue reading U.S. Tightens AI Chip Export Rules Amid Security Concerns
Malaysia Seals Landmark Airbus Deal
PARIS/KUALA LUMPUR – In a major boost to Franco-Malaysian relations, Malaysia has placed a landmark order for 70 aircraft with Airbus, one of Europe’s largest aerospace manufacturers. The announcement was made during Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Paris, signaling … Continue reading Malaysia Seals Landmark Airbus Deal