MIHAS 2024 Awards Introduces Sustainability Category, Recognising Eco-friendly Practices

KUALA LUMPUR, The prestigious Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2024 Awards returns this year with a new category, the Sustainability Award, recognising efforts in the adoption of sustainable practices in the Halal industry.

The Malaysia…

AIBC Leadership To Boost ASEAN-India Trade, Investment Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, The newly appointed leadership of the ASEAN-India Business Council (AIBC) has reaffirmed its commitment to promote private sector cooperation in trade and investment, in line with the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2025.

AIBC…

Sulaiman Mahbob: Steering MIDA Through Economic Crossroads

As Tan Sri Sulaiman Mahbob concludes his tenure as chairman of the Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA) on Sept 2, 2024, his leadership has left an indelible mark on Malaysia’s investment landscape.

Under his stewardship, MIDA navigated …

Malaysia, Like Other Asean Countries, Will Continue to be Neutral and Attract Investments to Region

Malaysia, like other ASEAN countries, will continue to strengthen its neutral stance so that more investment and trade will flow to the ten member countries of the bloc, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.

In …

Subang Airport Records 25 Pct Rise In International Passenger Traffic For August

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, also known as Subang Airport (SZB), recorded a 25 per cent rise in international passenger traffic in August 2024, according to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB).

In a statement today, MAHB said that the resumpt…

Northport Achieves New Breakbulk Record With 52,480 FWTs of Steel Cargo

Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, a member of the MMC Group, has set a new record for breakbulk cargo handling from a single vessel, surpassing its previous milestone set in March this year.

In a statement, the port said it handled 52,480 freight weight to…

Business Export Programme Generates RM74 Mln In Export Sales — SME Bank

SME Bank Malaysia Bhd’s business export programme (BEP) has generated over RM74 million in incremental export sales as of Aug 31, 2024, with 65 per cent of the companies entering new export markets.

In a statement today, SME Bank said the programme,…