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Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Fahmi Urges Malaysian Students In Japan To Embrace Disciplined Work Culture
GENERAL By Anas Abu Hassan TOKYO, May 31 (Bernama) -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has encouraged Malaysian students in Japan to adopt the country's disciplined and efficient work culture upon returning home, to contribute to national development. He also urged them to explore work opportunities in Japan to gain valuable experience that could benefit Malaysia in the long run. 'Insya-Allah, Malaysia is in a good position now, economically and in its role as ASEAN Chair. 'I hope you'll take full advantage of your time here to seek out work experience, and then return to help build the nation,' he said during a dinner and engagement session with members of the Malaysian diaspora and student community here tonight. Fahmi is in Tokyo to attend the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM) 2025, held from May 30 to 31. The meeting aims to boost regional cooperation in telecommunications and information technology. Also present at the gathering were Deputy Head of Mission at the Malaysian Embassy in Tokyo Anwar Udzir and embassy staff. The session was attended by 38 participants, including 11 members of the Malaysian diaspora and 27 students from various universities in and around Tokyo. -- BERNAMA
Barnama
4 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Malaysia Fully Backs Tokyo Statement 2025 Ahead Of APT-MM Unveiling
From Anas Abu Hassan TOKYO, May 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will fully support the aspirations of the 'Tokyo Statement 2025,' which is set to be unveiled at the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Ministers' Meeting (APT-MM 2025), taking place here from May 30 to 31, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said the statement will prioritise the development of resilient, inclusive and sustainable digital infrastructure to advance a more connected Asia-Pacific region, while leveraging emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). 'The focus is not only on infrastructure development, but also on sustainability and our shared goal of ensuring that no community is left behind in the digital age,' he told Bernama today. Fahmi is leading the Malaysian delegation to APT-MM 2025, which aims to strengthen regional cooperation in telecommunications and information technology. The meeting will also mark the adoption of the Tokyo Statement, which outlines six priority areas: digital connectivity; digital innovation and entrepreneurship; trust and security; digital inclusion and capacity building; environmental sustainability; and regional and international cooperation. Fahmi said the MADANI government will also share Malaysia's comprehensive and proactive efforts in building a safe and trustworthy digital environment, which includes highlighting the importance of robust cybersecurity legislation, nationwide online safety campaigns and regulatory frameworks to ensure accountability among online platform providers. 'This meeting is a vital platform for shaping collective policies and strategies towards an inclusive, sustainable and secure digital future for Asia-Pacific. 'It also provides a multilateral avenue for cooperation in one of the fastest-growing tech regions, in addition to supporting developing countries in technical, capacity-building and ICT regulatory aspects," he added.
Barnama
25-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
ASEAN Economic Ministers Convene With 11 Key Agendas, Call For Deeper Cooperation -- Tengku Zafrul
GENERAL Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz poses for a group photo with ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC) leaders before chairing the 25th ASEAN AECC Meeting on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit, held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED By Anas Abu Hassan KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The 25th ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC) meeting convened today on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit with 11 agendas up for discussion among the bloc's state representatives, with talks focused on deeper cooperation. Malaysian Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz in his opening remarks said the current economic environment calls for collaboration and commitment to advancing common interests among the ASEAN members. "At the same time, we also internally need to look into ways to increase intra-ASEAN trade so as to reduce our dependencies towards external partners," he said. The minister highlighted that ASEAN's response in addressing the recent shifts in economic posture by the United States (US) so far has been measured and wise. "Instead of retaliation, we have chosen dialogue and cooperation with a clear commitment among ASEAN Member States (AMS) to not impose retaliatory measures, emphasising that open communication is key to a balanced and sustainable relationship. "This prudent stance has already averted escalation and preserved the foundation for engagement between ASEAN, not just with the US but with other major economies as well," he added. Chaired by Tengku Zafrul, the meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong; Brunei's Minister of Finance and Economy II Datuk Awang Mohd Amin Liew Abdullah; Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul (Cambodia); Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien (Vietnam); Trade Minister Budi Santoso (Indonesia); and Minister of Industry and Commerce Malaithong Kommasith (Laos). Other representatives who attended the meeting included Department of Trade and Industry Undersecretary Allan B. Gepty (Philippines), Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong (Singapore), Minister of Commerce Pichai Naripthaphan (Thailand) and Deputy Prime Minister Francisco Kalbuadi Lay (Timor-Leste).
Barnama
24-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Maiden ASEAN-GCC-China Summit Offers Opportunity To Deepen Economic Integration
By Anas Abu Hassan KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- The upcoming ASEAN–Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)–China Summit presents a crucial opportunity for deeper economic integration between the 10-member ASEAN bloc and major global powers such as China and the GCC countries, especially in a time of heightened global uncertainty, said an economist. Established in Riyadh in 1981, the GCC comprises six member states -- Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. Dr Tan Chee Meng, Assistant Professor of Business Economics at the University of Nottingham Malaysia, said that the summit, which represents nearly a quarter of the world's gross domestic product (GDP), can serve not only as a strategic platform for regional collaboration but also as a blueprint for broader global economic cooperation. 'This could be a working model that attracts other trading blocs to engage and collaborate more meaningfully in building a more interconnected and resilient global economy,' he told Bernama on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings here. As the ASEAN Chair for 2025, Malaysia will host the 46th ASEAN Summit, 2nd ASEAN-GCC Summit and inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on May 26 and 27. The ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, to be held on May 27 along with the ASEAN-GCC Summit, represents an important platform for expanded regional and inter-regional cooperation. ASEAN's neutral stance gives it the edge to attract other countries for constructive economic engagement.
Barnama
15-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Bursa Malaysia Almost Flat In Early Trade
By Anas Abu Hassan KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened almost flat in early trade today amid mixed reactions from Wall Street's performance overnight as investors took a breather ahead of corporate earnings results. At 9.12 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) inched up 0.84 of-a-point or 0.05 per cent to 1,584.35 from Wednesday's close of 1,583.51. The benchmark index opened 0.76 of-a-point easier at 1,582.75. Meanwhile, market breadth was positive with 249 gainers outnumbering 147 losers, 322 counters were unchanged, 1,676 untraded and seven suspended. Turnover stood at 295.83 million shares valued at RM122.6 million. Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd equity research vice-president Thong Pak Leng said Wall Street closed mixed as US market players shift their focus on earnings results primarily from the big technology companies that helped support the Nasdaq. On the home front, he said the FBM KLCI might see some continuing bargain-hunting activities, especially by foreign funds as illustrated from the net foreign inflows of almost RM935 million over the past two days. 'As such, we believe the index may re-test the 1,600 mark soon and expect it to hover within the 1,580-1,590 range today,' he told Bernama.
