The Malaysian Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) has set two major priorities for this year - reforming the national rice and paddy industry, and increasing productivity in the ruminant sector, particularly beef and buffalo meat production.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said that the country must embark on digital transformation within its economic and financial sectors, prioritising areas such as blockchain and cryptocurrency to remain at the forefront of the digital age.
The Malaysian government said on January 14 that it will encourage sustainability while maintaining the competitiveness of its palm oil industry ahead of the implementation of the EU’s anti-deforestation law at the end of this year.
As the current ASEAN Chair, Malaysia can propose a discussion between Southeast Asian and BRICS countries to diversify trade ties and reduce reliance on traditional partners.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on January 10 met with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim during his visit to the Southeast Asian country, pledging to enhance cooperation in addressing urgent regional and international challenges, including tensions in the East Sea, the Middle East, and the ongoing crisis in Myanmar.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on January 10 said that Indonesia has pledged to assist and cooperate with Malaysia in its ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his visiting counterpart Ishiba Shigeru on January 10 agreed to strengthen ties to ensure regional security based on the rule of law and build robust supply chains, seeking to cement their comprehensive strategic partnership.
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru began a four-day trip to Malaysia and Indonesia on January 9, as Tokyo aims to strengthen economic and security ties with the Southeast Asian nations, according to Kyodo News.
As the Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this year, Malaysia plans to focus on leveraging the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world’s largest trade agreement now in force.
Malaysia’s central database hub - Pangkalan Data Utama (PADU), launched in January 2024, aims to centralise personal and socioeconomic data from various government agencies into a single, unified database, but there are also concerns about its data security and transparency.
Malaysia aims to establish and sign the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) this year to promote digitalisation across Southeast Asia, according to Sugumari S Shanmugam, Director of the ASEAN Economic Integration Division at Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI).
There is an urgent need for ASEAN member states to work towards an agreement not to circumvent the global minimum tax (GMT) as countries begin to adopt the tax, according to Malaysian Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.
Government analysis showed that over 30% of jobs in Malaysia will be affected by artificial intelligence (AI) in the next decade, with manufacturing, services and information technology expected to undergo significant transformation, said Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Chang Lih Kang.
Malaysia’s strategic location, strong courier networks, and growing digital consumer base provide a solid foundation for e-commerce success, said David Black, CEO and Founder of Blackbox Research.
Malaysia and Singapore on January 7 inked an agreement to create a new special economic zone for business and investment.
Malaysia’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Najib Razak on January 6 won an appeal to pursue his bid to serve his remaining corruption sentence under house arrest.
Malaysia on January 6 launched the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), which focuses on two core pillars – high yield and sustainable tourism.
Malaysia's renewable energy sector is expected to witness robust growth, driven by government initiatives and forthcoming investments, according to financial services company Philip Capital.
Malaysia's electric vehicle (EV) market is expected to gain momentum in 2025, driven by localisation investments and new models from local automakers, Xinhua news agency said, citing many analysts.
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted that his official visits abroad, as well as the visits of world dignitaries to Malaysia this year, have significantly strengthened diplomatic ties, boosted investments, and enhanced the Southeast Asian nation's global standing.
Malaysian state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) has filed a legal claim against corporate services provider Amicorp Group and its CEO Toine Knipping, alleging it facilitated over 7 billion USD in fraudulent transactions, the fund said on December 23.
Malaysia Airlines has grounded its new Airbus A330neo jet just days after its maiden flight due to technical issues, local media reported.
Malaysia-China economic ties have continued to strengthen, with bilateral trade reaching nearly 98 billion USD between January and November, matching the 2023 total trade volume.
Malaysia’s National Sustainable Development Goal Council on December 18 approved the National Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Strategic Plan.
Malaysian police have released a report on the state of commercial crime, revealing that the country is suffering significant economic losses due to illicit trade activities.