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New Straits Times
25-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Malaysia backs fast-tracking second phase of Asean power grid
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has backed the fast-tracking of the second phase of the Asean Power Grid (APG), which aims to connect Laos, Cambodia and Thailand to Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. "I agree with Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone that we should fast track the second phase to benefit Laos, Cambodia and Thailand into northern Malaya and Singapore," Anwar said, adding that the issue will be raised at the upcoming Asean Leaders' Retreat. Anwar said this after holding a bilateral meeting with Siphandone. The prime minister outlined other key initiatives discussed with his counterpart, including the Perlis Inland Port and Thanaleng Dry Port in Laos, which he said were progressing well and would be operational this year. "We're expanding the facility and have signed a memorandum of understanding with Penang Port, ensuring that the flow of goods from Penang into Perlis and to the inland port in Thanaleng showcases a very important collaboration," Anwar added. He also highlighted discussions on cooperation on port management, labour, digital development, artificial intelligence, semiconductor industries, rare earth and alternative energy. This includes expanding the KTMB-LNRSE Memorandum of Collaboration on the Asean Express train project, which aims to shorten travel time between member countries and China. Anwar said he and his counterpart also discussed Timor-Leste's accession to Asean, which may take place by October, pending consensus from member states in the upcoming days. Additionally, the two leaders discussed issues concerning Myanmar and the importance of continued humanitarian assistance, and called on all parties to respect the need for peace and a ceasefire, emphasising Asean's Five-Point Consensus. Finally, Anwar confirmed plans for future working visits by the Laos prime minister to further boost bilateral ties and private sector collaboration. This morning, Siphandone and his delegation were given an official welcome by Anwar and senior Malaysian officials at Perdana Putra. His visit preceded the 46th Asean Summit, the 2nd Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the Asean-GCC-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur.
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Kosovo President to make inaugural visit to Malaysia, strengthen bilateral ties
PUTRAJAYA: Kosovo's President Dr Vjosa Osmani Sadriu will make her maiden official visit to Malaysia from Thursday to Sunday (May 1 to 4), marking a significant milestone in bilateral ties since she assumed office in April 2021. In conjunction with the visit, Malaysia's Foreign Ministry, Wisma Putra, in a statement Wednesday said President Osmani will be accorded an official welcoming ceremony at the Perdana Putra in Putrajaya, followed by a meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 'Discussions will centre on enhancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, education, and people-to-people exchanges,' it said. Wisma Putra said both leaders are also expected to exchange views on regional and international matters of mutual interest including Malaysia's Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2025. 'Discussions will centre on enhancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, education, and people-to-people exchanges,' it said. Wisma Putra said both leaders are also expected to exchange views on regional and international matters of mutual interest including Malaysia's Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2025. In honour of Osmani and her delegation, comprising senior officials from Kosovo's Presidential Cabinet, Anwar will host an official luncheon at Seri Perdana. Malaysia officially recognised Kosovo on October 30, 2008, becoming one of the first countries in Asia to do so. Wisma Putra said diplomatic relations were formally established on March 18, 2011. In 2024, total bilateral trade between Malaysia and Kosovo reached RM28.55 million (US$6.0 million), with Malaysia's exports to the republic valued at RM25.92 million (US$5.5 million) and imports at RM2.63 million (US$550,000). Key Malaysian exports include palm oil, electrical and electronic products, and manufactured goods, while imports from Kosovo mainly consist of raw materials and semi-precious stones.
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Kosovo President to visit Malaysia to boost bilateral ties
PUTRAJAYA: Kosovo's President Dr Vjosa Osmani Sadriu will make her maiden official visit to Malaysia from Thursday to Sunday (May 1 to 4), marking a significant milestone in bilateral ties since she assumed office in April 2021. In conjunction with the visit, Malaysia's Foreign Ministry, Wisma Putra, in a statement Wednesday said President Osmani will be accorded an official welcoming ceremony at the Perdana Putra in Putrajaya, followed by a meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 'Discussions will centre on enhancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, education, and people-to-people exchanges,' it said. Wisma Putra said both leaders are also expected to exchange views on regional and international matters of mutual interest including Malaysia's Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2025. 'Discussions will centre on enhancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, education, and people-to-people exchanges,' it said. Wisma Putra said both leaders are also expected to exchange views on regional and international matters of mutual interest including Malaysia's Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2025. In honour of Osmani and her delegation, comprising senior officials from Kosovo's Presidential Cabinet, Anwar will host an official luncheon at Seri Perdana. Malaysia officially recognised Kosovo on October 30, 2008, becoming one of the first countries in Asia to do so. Wisma Putra said diplomatic relations were formally established on March 18, 2011. In 2024, total bilateral trade between Malaysia and Kosovo reached RM28.55 million (US$6.0 million), with Malaysia's exports to the republic valued at RM25.92 million (US$5.5 million) and imports at RM2.63 million (US$550,000). Key Malaysian exports include palm oil, electrical and electronic products, and manufactured goods, while imports from Kosovo mainly consist of raw materials and semi-precious stones.
