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Philippines’ Marcos hails Anwar’s ‘full agenda’ as Malaysia hands over Asean Chairmanship
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has commended Malaysia’s Asean Chairmanship under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, describing it as “a very full agenda” that reflects Kuala Lumpur’s proactive role in...
Owner: Dato' Siew Ka Wei
Business : Malaysia Strengthens Economic Partnership With China Under Belt And Road Initiative -- Lim
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains committed to strengthening its economic partnership with China under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying said. She said BRI has delivered measurable results...
Owner: Malaysian Government
Capital A plots Bahrain AOC for AirAsia as part of hub plan for Gulf kingdom
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FlightGlobal
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Budget carrier operator AirAsia’s parent, Capital A, is to explore the possibility of establishing a Middle Eastern hub in Bahrain, and setting up a Bahrain-based air operator’s certificate to operate onward connections. Capital A has signed a...
Owner: Droste Family
HZ Green Pulp produces dry-moulded fibre coffee lids in Malaysia
HZ Green Pulp, a manufacturer of moulded pulp products, has begun full-scale commercial production of dry-moulded fibre coffee lids at its Malaysian facility. This move makes the company the first PulPac licensee in Asia to supply the market with...
Owner: Michael "Mike" Danson
Kimberly-Clark to buy Tylenol maker in $48.7 billion deal
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Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune
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Kimberly-Clark Corp. will acquire Tylenol maker Kenvue Inc. in a cash and stock deal valued at almost $49 billion the two companies announced Nov. 3. The companies in news releases billed the combination as a merger of two iconic American...
Owner: Gannett Co. Inc.
AirAsia X to complete reorg by YE25; A330s to exit by 2031
AirAsia X (D7, Kuala Lumpur International) and Capital A have fulfilled all conditions for their airline restructuring, rendering the Share Sale and Purchase Agreements (SSPAs) unconditional as of October 29, 2025. As part of the reorganisation,...
Owner: Thomas Jaeger
Msia’s REE processing head start safeguards mineral sovereignty, says Chang
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s head start in rare earth elements processing technology ensures mineral sovereignty remains protected even under trade deals with superpowers, says Chang Lih Kang. The Science, Technology and Innovation Minister said Malaysia...
Owner: AMSEC Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn. Bhd. Malaysian Chinese Association
US Supreme Court May Delay, But Likely Not Stop Trump’s Tariffs
The Trump Administration faces a big test on Wednesday when the US Supreme Court will consider the legal basis for tariffs imposed by the US President on many of its trading partners this year. Groups such as the US Chamber of Commerce – the...
Owner: Brett McGonegal
Inside Malaysia’s Big Bet On Smarter, AI-Driven Cities
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Forbes
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Malaysia is staking its future on becoming an AI Nation, with AI-powered cities designed to deliver smarter public services, encourage sustainability practices and create more inclusive opportunities. Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation Around...
Owner: Integrated Whale Media Investment & other shareholders
Algeria, Egypt lead the way in science outputs published in Arabic
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University World News
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NORTH AFRICA Algeria is the country with the most Arabic journals and the highest number of authors cited for their academic publications, but Egypt leads in overall impact, with significant contributions across various academic fields, according...
Owner: Smuts Beyers
10 Great New Children’s Books Out in November That Explore the Skies
I don’t love the cold and damp that November brings to my corner of the world, but I do enjoy the magic of longer nights. A crisp, clear evening is perfect for stargazing—and then for heading inside to get cozy and ponder the mysteries of the...
Owner: Morgan Entrekin
RM497m push: Lynas expands Malaysia rare earths hub to fuel global tech growth
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Lynas Rare Earths Ltd will increase the processing capacity of heavy rare earths at its Malaysian refinery to meet growing demand for metals used in robotics, advanced technology, and military applications. In a statement...
Owner: Dato' Siew Ka Wei
World : Philippines' Marcos Hails Malaysia’s Proactive Role In Steering ASEAN Amid Global Challenges
By Linda Khoo & Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr has commended Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, describing it as “a very full...
Owner: Malaysian Government
Johor becomes Malaysia’s first smart state, five years ahead of schedule
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 29 — Johor has made history as the country’s first smart state, after all 16 local authorities achieved at least Level 1-Smart City Early Adopter under the Malaysian Smart City rating. State Housing and Local Government Committee...
Owner: Dato' Siew Ka Wei
Philippines' Marcos Hails Malaysia’s Proactive Role In Steering ASEAN Amid Global Challenges
By Linda Khoo & Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr has commended Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, describing it as “a very full...
Owner: Malaysian Government
Speakers highlight science and technology’s vital role in building sustainable food systems
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP):Speakers at the International Conference and Training Workshop on “Food Systems Transformation for Climate Actions” (ICTW-FSTCA 2025) emphasized that science and technology play a vital role in ensuring...
Owner: Pakistani Government
Thai Police Rescue Malaysian Held Captive 3 Years by Myanmar Scammers
CHIANG RAI — A 29-year-old Malaysian woman has been freed from a Myanmar scam operation after three years of captivity, following coordinated efforts between Thai authorities and a victims’ advocacy foundation. The rescue operation began October...
Owner: Juangroongruangkit Family
Bursa Malaysia rebounds in anticipation of US rate cut
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia rebounded on Wednesday on investor optimism over a rate cut at the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting and bumper earnings from US tech. Investors had booked profits in broad-based selling in the previous session...
Owner: AMSEC Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn. Bhd. Malaysian Chinese Association
Shell Advance Ultra 10W-50 motorcycle lubricant in Malaysia – cleaner engine, improved fuel efficiency
Shell Malaysia has unveiled the Shell Advance Ultra 10W-50 motorcycle lubricant for the Malaysian market, a fully synthetic oil for four-stroke motorcycles. Launched at the Malaysian round of the 2025 MotoGP calendar, the Advance Ultra 10W-50...
Owner: Aaron Tan
US, Chinese Officials To Meet In Kuala Lumpur To Prevent Trade War
Home Asia Malaysia US, Chinese Officials To Meet In Kuala Lumpur To Prevent Trade War The talks are due to start on Saturday on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. Senior...
Owner: Nitin A. Gokhale