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Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Osaka Expo crowds eat up RM50 ‘flying roti canai' as Malaysia Pavilion tops 2.2 million visitors
OSAKA, Aug 9 — The Malaysia Pavilion at the Expo 2025 Osaka has drawn more than 2.2 million visitors since the event began in April, surpassing its original target of 1.5 million visitors by a wide margin. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the turnout underscored the pavilion's success, with the biggest crowd-puller being Malaysia's 'flying roti canai' – sold for over RM50 a piece, national news agency Bernama reported yesterday. 'This shows the success of the Malaysia Pavilion. When I asked what was most interesting, I was told it's our roti canai, which sells 1,500 pieces a day. 'It's not cheap — I understand it's priced at over RM50 per piece,' Tengku Zafrul was quoted as telling reporters during a site visit. He added that the 'flying roti canai' performance and traditional dances have also drawn significant interest from international visitors. He said Malaysia remained optimistic about achieving its investment target of RM13 billion through its participation at the Osaka expo. Tengku Zafrul also said Malaysia's potential involvement in Expo 2030 Riyadh will be discussed in a Cabinet meeting once an official invitation from the organisers is received. He said 25 Malaysian companies have already started exploring opportunities to participate in construction and related services for Expo 2030.
Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Tengku Zafrul officially a PKR member
Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz is now a member of PKR's Ampang division. (Bernama pic) OSAKA : Tengku Zafrul Aziz has confirmed that his application to join PKR was accepted two weeks ago. The investment, trade and industry minister said he is now a member of PKR's Ampang division. 'I don't remember the exact date my application was accepted, but it was during a meeting of the party's central leadership council two weeks ago,' he told Malaysian media here today during a visit to the Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. On May 30, Tengku Zafrul announced his resignation from Umno.
Malay Mail
15-07-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia can still hit 2025 GDP target of 4-5pc despite global slowdown
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz reportedly said today that Malaysia is still on track to achieve its gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of four to five per cent in 2025. According to Free Malaysia Today (FMT), Tengku Zafrul said the country's growth outlook remains positive, even as global trade shows signs of slowing. 'If you look at our growth target, around four to five per cent, that will still be achievable,' he was quoted as saying. He reportedly said that though a portion of trade activity may have been concentrated earlier in the year, the momentum was expected to continue in the coming months. The latest trade statistics for June are reportedly scheduled to be released this Friday. Commenting on discussions with the United States on tariffs, Tengku Zafrul reportedly said negotiations were progressing, with both sides reviewing areas involving tariff and non-tariff measures. He also reportedly said there was room for flexibility in some sectors, with the possibility of lowering tariffs to below 10 per cent — highlighting the pharmaceutical and semiconductor industries. According to the report, Tengku Zafrul said the US had raised concerns about limits on foreign ownership in key sectors, and that Malaysia was considering whether changes could be made. 'We need to consult those industries,' he reportedly added However, he reportedly said that Malaysia would not agree to all proposals. 'Some of the requests we feel may not be fair to Malaysia,' he was quoted as saying
