Malaysia

2024 - 3 - 27

Malaysia and South Korea Revive Free Trade Agreement: What You Need to Know

Bursa Malaysia - Digital leadership - Economic trends - Free Trade Agreement - FTA negotiations - Investments - Malaysia - Podcasting - Religious sensitivity - South Korea - Tourism - World Cup qualifiers

Find out the latest updates on Malaysia and South Korea's free trade agreement resumption and other trending news in Malaysia!

Malaysia and South Korea are making headlines as they resume the Malaysia-Korea Free Trade Agreement (MKFTA), aiming to boost bilateral trade and investment. The agreement is set to bring economic benefits to both countries, but former economic affairs minister Azmin Ali has raised concerns, urging a thorough study of the pros and cons before moving forward. Amidst the resumption of the FTA talks, Bursa Malaysia has appointed new directors, Redza Goh Aik Meng and Sharifatu Laila Syed Ali. Additionally, Tourism Malaysia is taking destination marketing to North-east China, exploring opportunities in second-tier cities.

In the podcasting realm, Malaysia's podcasting scene is on the rise, with a variety of gems to listen to. Podcasts are becoming the new radio, offering diverse content for audiences. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Communications in Malaysia has refuted claims of prohibiting foreign artistes from staying in the country shortly before their performances, ensuring a welcoming environment for international talents.

As Malaysia and South Korea dive back into FTA negotiations, there is anticipation for the potential growth in bilateral trade. Stay updated on the progress of these talks and the impact on both countries' economies. With the podcasting trend gaining momentum, explore the Malaysian content landscape through engaging podcasts. Additionally, the appointment of new directors at Bursa Malaysia signals a shift in leadership, potentially impacting the country's financial market. Malaysia's dynamic economic and cultural scenes continue to create buzz on the global stage.

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Malaysia, South Korea resume free trade agreement - Miti (The Star Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and South Korea have resumed the Malaysia-Korea Free Trade Agreement (MKFTA), which is set to increase bilateral trade and investment ...

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Malaysia's podcasting gems to listen to (The Sun Daily)

PODCAST is the new radio. Just like how streaming services have become the dominant medium for TV shows and even feature-length films, podcasts have b...

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Bursa Malaysia appoints Redza Goh and Sharifatu as new directors (The Edge Markets MY)

Bursa Malaysia has appointed Redza Goh Aik Meng and Sharifatu Laila Syed Ali as independent non-executive directors, effective Wednesday.

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Tourism Malaysia takes destination marketing into North-east China ... (TTG Asia)

Tourism Malaysia, together with state tourism bodies and the Malaysia Inbound Chinese Association, embarked on a sales mission to explore second-tier cities ...

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Study pros and cons of Malaysia-Korea FTA before resuming it, says ... (Free Malaysia Today)

PETALING JAYA: Former economic affairs minister Azmin Ali has panned the resumption of the Malaysia-Korea free trade agreement (MKFTA), which he says will ...

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Malaysia, South Korea restarts free trade agreement talks (The Edge Markets MY)

Malaysia and South Korea on Tuesday officially resumed negotiation on a free trade agreement to boost bilateral trade and investment between the two ...

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South Korea, Malaysia to resume free trade talks (Daily Express)

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia anticipates restarting bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with South Korea, which have remained stagnant since 2019, ...

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Ministry denies claims of prohibiting foreign artistes from staying in ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — The Communications Ministry has denied claims that foreign artistes are not allowed to stay in Malaysia two days before a ...

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LIVE: Malaysia vs Oman – FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier (Aljazeera.com)

Follow our live build-up, team news, score and commentary as Malaysia host Oman in the 2026 World Cup qualifying match.

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Malaysian retailer and supplier charged for selling 'Allah' socks (Aljazeera.com)

A Malaysian court has handed down charges against a retail chain and supplier after it put socks emblazoned with the word “Allah” on sale.

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Malaysian convenience store owners charged over 'Allah' socks that ... (The Associated Press)

The owners of a Malaysian convenience store chain and one of its suppliers were charged Tuesday with offending the religious feelings of Muslims after socks ...

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Caution and consultation needed on Malaysia-Korea Free Trade ... (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor opposition leader Datuk Seri Azmin Ali has called for caution and consultation over the resumption of the Malaysia-Korea Free Trade ...

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Malaysia charges convenience store owner, supplier over 'Allah' socks (benarnews)

A Malaysian court on Tuesday charged the directors of a convenience store chain with wounding religious feelings for selling socks with the word “Allah” ...

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Malaysia loses to Oman at World Cup 2026-Asian Cup 2027 in Bukit ... (The Star Online)

PETALING JAYA: A less-than-roaring display at the home ground. · Malaysia suffered their second straight defeat to Oman when they lost to the West Asian nation 0 ...

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Malaysia mini-mart executives charged over 'Allah' socks - Asia ... (Jakarta Post)

Malaysian court charged five executives from a mini-mart chain and its supplier with hurting religious feelings Tuesday after several pairs of socks ...

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Malaysia: Executives of mini-mart charged over 'Allah' written on socks (WION)

In Malaysia, a court pressed charges against five executives from a convenience store chain and its supplier for offending religious sentiments.

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Malaysia's PPI up 0.3% in Feb - DoSM (The Star Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Producer Price Index (PPI), which measures the price changes of goods at the producer level, increased by 0.3 per cent in February ...

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MCMC, Huawei Malaysia kickstart digital leadership excellence ... (The Star Online)

CYBERJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), in collaboration with Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia), ...

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DOSM: Malaysia's producer price index up 0.3% in February (The Edge Markets MY)

Chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector rose 6.0% (January 2024: 3.2%), contributed by the growing ...

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Taiwan's Advantech aims to turn Malaysia into Southeast Asia hub (Nikkei Asia)

PENANG, Malaysia -- Taiwanese industrial computer maker Advantech is stepping up investment in manufacturing and other operations in Malaysia to creat.

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Airscream to invest RM100mil in Malaysia (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: United Kingdom-based vaping company Airscream UK Ltd plans to invest RM100 million in the next five years for its operations in Malaysia.

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Malaysia's airport fee hikes leave bad taste in travellers' mouths (Aljazeera.com)

The Malaysian Aviation Commission says increases needed to support the aviation sector's post-pandemic recovery.

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As its 'last samurai' chief battles poor health, frontmen from factions ... (CNA)

KUALA TERENGGANU: Reports of Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) president Abdul Hadi Awang's continuing ill health have triggered speculation over a potential ...

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Malaysia's export, import prices increase in February (The Sun Daily)

However, terms of trade decreased by 1% month-on-month to 113.4 points in February 2024. Chief Statistician Malaysia Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said, “The ...

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KL20 Summit 2024 to propel Malaysia as hub for start-ups, venture ... (The Sun Daily)

KUALA LUMPUR: The KL20 Summit 2024 will lift Kuala Lumpur into the ranks of the top 20 global start-up hubs by 2030 and boost Malaysia's position as h...

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MCMC, Huawei Malaysia unveil digital talent development plan (The Star Online)

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), in collaboration with Huawei Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia), has launched a ...

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Singapore's Race to Self-sufficiency in Malaysia Water Clash (The Diplomat)

Building tensions between Singapore and Malaysia over a water agreement are setting the two on a collision course over scarcity and sustainability.

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Rafizi: KL20 promises to end with blockbuster deals, Malaysia can ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli today promised Malaysians there will be blockbuster deals made at the upcoming launch of the Kuala ...

Malaysia's producer price index up 0.3 pct in February (新华网)

The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said in a statement that the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector grew 6 percent, while the mining sector rose ...

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Weak Financial Prospects Seem To Be Dragging Down Shangri-La ... (Yahoo Movies)

With its stock down 12% over the past month, it is easy to disregard Shangri-La Hotels (Malaysia) Berhad (KLSE:SHANG...

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Indian Minister Jaishankar: India-Malaysia bilateral cooperation ... (The Sun Daily)

KUALA LUMPUR: Fostering mutual trust and reliability as foundational pillars for bilateral cooperation between India and Malaysia holds significant im...

Visit of EAM, Dr. S. Jaishankar to Malaysia (March 27-28, 2024) (Ministry of External Affairs)

2.​ EAM paid a courtesy call on H.E. YAB Dato' Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, and conveyed him greetings on behalf of Prime Minister Modi.

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India: What a Modi win means for relations with Malaysia | Lowy ... (The Interpreter)

With India going to the polls in April, the buzz is that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to win a third term. The question that remains is how decisive ...

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EAM Jaishankar meets Malaysian counterpart, discusses bilateral ties (Business Standard)

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a "productive and frank" discussion with his Malaysian counterpart Mohamad bin Haji Hasan here on Wednesday on ...

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Malaysia-India bilateral cooperation leans on mutual trust and ... (The Edge Markets MY)

KUALA LUMPUR (March 28): Fostering mutual trust and reliability as foundational pillars for bilateral cooperation between India and Malaysia holds ...

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Indian external affairs minister visits Malaysia (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The External Affairs Minister of India Dr S. Jaishankar is on an official two-day visit to Malaysia from March 27 to 28, according to a ...

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EAM's Malaysia visit amplified efforts to deepen strategic partnership ... (Business Standard)

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit to Malaysia and his meetings with the country's top leadership presented an opportunity to reiterate ...

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Malaysia to request additional 500000 metric tons of white rice from ... (Reuters India)

Malaysia will submit an request to India to procure an additional 500000 metric tons of white rice, its agriculture minister said.

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Malaysia seeks additional 500000 metric tonnes of white rice from ... (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will request an additional 500000 metric tonnes of white rice from India, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad ...

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Malaysia to request additional 500000 MT of white rice from India (Business Standard)

According to state-run rice importer Bernas, Malaysia's annual rice consumption is 2.5 million metric tons, with an average imported supply of 750000 tons.

Visit of EAM, Dr. S. Jaishankar to Malaysia (March 27-28, 2024) (Ministry of External Affairs)

2.​ EAM paid a courtesy call on H.E. YAB Dato' Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, and conveyed him greetings on behalf of Prime Minister Modi.

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India-Malaysia bilateral cooperation relies on mutual trust and ... (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Fostering mutual trust and reliability as foundational pillars for bilateral cooperation between India and Malaysia holds significant ...

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