Malaysia committed to drive digital economy framework

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysia, as this year’s ASEAN chair, is committed to ensuring that the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) can be implemented in the near future, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. He said this was important because the …

Malaysia, Thailand commit to closer ties

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim concluded a two-day official visit to Thailand from April 17–18, marking his second trip to the country since taking office in 2022. Meeting his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra, PM Anwar …

PH officials visit 8 detained Pinoy seafarers in Malaysia

Malaysia's economy grew 4.4% y/y in Q1, exports to US surge in March

KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia's economy grew 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 from a year earlier and the country's exports to the United States surged in March, data showed on Friday, as authorities warned that U.S. tariffs were creating …

QuickCheck: Are contact lenses banned from being sold online in Malaysia?

IN THE digital age, where virtually anything can be purchased with a click, regulations on medical devices can seem perplexing. A recent claim suggests a ban on online sales of contact lenses, sparking both curiosity and concern. Is it true that selling …

Malaysia seen to achieve 4.4 pct growth in first quarter: official estimates show

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's economic growth was estimated at 4.4 percent in the first quarter, backed by domestic activities and steady demand, official figures showed Friday. The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said in a …

Bursa Malaysia up 1.09%, a whisker away from key 1,500 level

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia closed higher on the final trading day of the week, finishing just a whisker away from the psychological 1,500 mark, lifted by positive regional cues and improved investor sentiment. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM …

Malaysia ready to pull MAF medical team from Myanmar if safety at risk, says foreign minister

TAPAH, April 18 — Malaysia is prepared to withdraw the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) medical team deployed to Myanmar should their safety be compromised, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He said Malaysia would not compromise on the safety of …

Anwar slams US commentator as ‘arrogant, ignorant’ for mocking Malaysia's economy

PUTRAJAYA, April 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today slammed far-right US commentator Bill O’Reilly as “arrogant” and “caught in imperialist attitude” for mocking the economic capacity of Malaysia following Chinese President Xi Jinping’s …

Thailand, Malaysia to build Golok River Bridge to enhance connectivity

Suriya stated that the agreement outlines the management and implementation framework for the project, which will be overseen by the Department of Highways using annual budget allocations. Construction is scheduled to take 36 months, with work expected to …