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Several potential sectors for Malaysia-Argentina
PUTRAJAYA: There are several potential areas for cooperation can be established between Malaysia and Argentina despite the geographical distance between the two countries, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. Dr Wan Azizah, who is also
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MIDF Research: Bullish Q2 as exports recover
KUALA LUMPUR: In a recent development, MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd Research (MIDF Research) has predicted a better trade outlook for the second quarter of 2019 on exports recovery in March. In a note today, MIDF Research said the upcoming
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Asia for SME funding digitalisation
KUALA LUMPUR: Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank), an agency under the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development, has signed two Memoranda of Understanding with Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) and Commerce. Asia to develop the National Small and Medium
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Teresa Kok takes on Singapore Zoo over sentiments against palm oil
SINGAPORE: Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok today expressed her disappointment over negative palm oil sentiments having also taken root in Singapore. Citing an example, she said the Singapore Zoo had on several occasions created sensationalised displays on palm oil and
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Expo 2020 Dubai: Malaysia eyes potential investments worth RM10 bln
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia aims to achieve RM10 billion worth of potential investments and businesses from Expo 2020 Dubai, said Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Minister Yeo Bee Yin. She said Malaysia had targeted to secure 1,000 business leads and
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Complexities in fulfilling promises on petroleum royalty
KUALA LUMPUR: In the run-up to the GE14, PH made election promises that included institutional reforms as well as increasing royalty payments to oil-producing states — namely Terengganu, Kelantan, Sabah and Sarawak — from five percent to 20 percent, which
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Maika shareholders accuse Gnanalingam, G-Team Resources in affidavit
KUALA LUMPUR: An affidavit have been filed by three plaintiffs against a total of six defendants including a company over alleged wrongdoings and conflict of in Maika Holdings. The plaintiffs are Maika Holdings shareholders – Datuk S Marathamuthu, R Alameloo
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Reject protectionism, open up to BRI, says Xi Jinping amidst resistance
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping urged dozens of world leaders on Saturday to reject protectionism and invited more countries to participate in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) after seeking to ease concerns surrounding the programme. Addressing 37 leaders from
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Saudi Arabia – Malaysia’s latest market for palm oil
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has been recognised as the new market for exporting palm oil following the strains in the export of palm oil to the European markets. “Currently, Saudi Arabia is the second largest partner for Malaysia in the Middle
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MSMW 2019: Digital approaches to boost businesses
PUCHONG: Businesses and industries today need to use the social media today to reach out to the masses instead of using the traditional media. Social media here refers to the likes of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and even LinkedIn to
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