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An official of Malaysia’s central bank expected the country's ringgit to trade higher on the back on positive economic prospects.

The Southeast Asian Conference and Exhibition on Tunnelling and Underground Space 2024 (SEACETUS2024) will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from March 5 to 7.

Malaysia and Cambodia on February 27 agreed to establish a Joint Trade Committee (JTC) this year to explore cooperation potential in trade, investment and tourism that will benefit both countries, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.

The International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2024 has targeted 4.8 billion MYR (1 billion USD) in business leads, 480 exhibitors and 48,000 visitors from over 48 countries, said Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim delivered his address at the opening of the first meeting of the third session of the 15th parliament on February 26, urging lawmakers from every political party to unite and work together for the national development and the well-being of the Malaysian people.

Malaysia signed two memoranda of understanding (MoU) with Japan on February 22 to strengthen halal trade and investment, and create more jobs in the sector.

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on February 23 officially launched the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) as Malaysia's International Financial Centre (IFC).

Malaysia's trade in the first quarter of 2024 has seen positive signs thanks to the recovery of important markets, thereby supporting the country's economic development in this year.

The Malaysian Government plans to raise the tax rate from 6% to 8% across an array of taxable services in March.

The Malaysian Government plans to raise the tax rate from 6% to 8% across an array of taxable services in March.

Malaysia's digital economy sector is targeted to make up 25.5% to the gross domestic product (GDP) by 2025, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Malaysia aims to attract more electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers as it is striving to establish itself as an EV manufacturing hub for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), an official has said.

Former Bukit Mas Member of Parliament Datuk Mutang Tagal was elected as the 20th President of Malaysia's Dewan Negara (Senate) on February 19.

Despite the prevailing hot and dry conditions, particularly in Kedah – a rice bowl of Malaysia, rice planting activities in Kawasan Muda have remained largely unaffected, according to the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (Mada).