Malaysia has generated new investment interest with a potential value of RM45.4 billion following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visit to Germany, which ended on Friday.

Anwar said investors from Germany and other European countries had confidence in Malaysia due to its political stability, clear policies, and the efficiency of the government machinery in the project approval process.

Political stability, transparent policies attract foreign investors, says Anwar

It is about time for Malaysia and the European Union (EU) to rekindle discussions on a free trade agreement (FTA) to further strengthen bilateral relations and regional integration, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Time for Malaysia-EU free trade agreement, says Anwar

Malaysia has received impressive support and recognition from Germany’s leaders and captains of industry with potential investments worth RM45.4 billion.

“We have registered a very impressive support and commitment for Malaysia, not only among political leaders but also from the businesses,” Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Malaysia receives impressive support, recognition in Germany — Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday assured concerned parents that the rights of children born abroad are being addressed by the government.

He said the Cabinet has agreed to bring an amendment to Article 14(1)(b) of the Federal Constitution relating to the citizenship rights of children born abroad to Parliament this month.

The rights of children born abroad being addressed by govt — PM

New investment interests arising from the roundtable and one-on-one meetings with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim here on Tuesday are worth a potential RM45.4 billion.

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the potential investments encompassed new as well as expansion and diversification projects.

New potential investments worth RM45.4b from Germany, says Zafrul

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim welcomed more German businesses to take advantage of Malaysia’s strategic location in Southeast Asia and its developed infrastructure as a preferred investment destination.

Anwar woos more German businesses to invest in Malaysia

Malaysia has assured Germany that it’s engaging well with China, and has not encountered any serious issues.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said although Malaysia is a small country, it reserves the right to engage with most countries, particularly to ensure that its people would benefit from such collaboration.

Malaysia engaging well with China, says Anwar

BERLIN (March 11): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Monday met German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to discuss bilateral ties between the two nations.

Anwar, who arrived here on Sunday for his six-day visit to Germany, was received by Steinmeier at Bellevue Palace, which h...

Anwar meets German president in Berlin

Despite competition from other Asean countries, Malaysia continues to stand out as a prime destination for global investors, boasting a robust ecosystem forged over the past five decades, particularly within the electrical and electronics industry.

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said Malaysia also stands to benefit from spillovers from investments into its neighbours.

Malaysia still attractive to investors amid strong ecosystem, says Zafrul

Anwar congratulates PH candidate for successfully defending Kuala Kubu Baharu state seat, based on unofficial results

New bank lending in China fell more than expected in April from the previous month, the central bank has revealed on Saturday, even as it seeks to bolster the country's economic recovery in the coming months with new stimulus measures.

China's April new bank loans fall more than expected to 730 bil yuan

Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is under active consideration by Donald Trump's campaign to be his running mate, news site Axios reported on Saturday, citing unidentified people familiar with the situation.

Trump campaign considering Nikki Haley as running mate, Axios reports

The polling process for the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) state by-election, which began at 8am on Saturday, concluded at 6pm when all 18 polling centres were closed.

Polling ends, vote-tallying process begins for Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election

Embattled Chinese property developer Country Garden said in a statement on Saturday it had repaid two onshore bond coupons before the expiry of a five-day grace period, following missed payments last week.

China's Country Garden repays onshore coupons within grace period

Bursa Malaysia’s average daily trading value (ADTV) jumped 42% to RM2.9 billion in the first four months of 2024 (4M2024), showing the vibrancy of the local equity market since early this year.

Bursa's average daily trading value jumps 42% to RM2.9b in 4M2024

The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has never allowed any e-hailing service provider to use the price bidding system for passengers in the country, said Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

Loke says e-hailing price bidding system never approved by MOT

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake an official visit to Qatar from Sunday to Tuesday aimed at strengthening the long-standing relations and multifaceted cooperation between Malaysia and Qatar, said the Foreign Ministry.

Anwar to undertake official visit to Qatar from Sunday to Tuesday

A viral message claiming that Malaysia is the first Asean member country sanctioned by the US is fake, according to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

Viral message of US imposing sanctions on Malaysia is fake, says Fahmi

Polling for the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) by-election saw 55.79% voter turnout as at 4pm on Saturday, as observers kept an eye on whether it could breach the 68.3% turnout seen in the 2023 Selangor state polls.

Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election: 55.79% turnout at 4pm

Long considered a tech hinterland, Southeast Asia is fast emerging as a centre of gravity for the industry.

Tech giants starting to treat Southeast Asia like next big thing, Bloomberg reports

A news report attributed to Reuters that Malaysia is the first country in Southeast Asia to be listed by the US as a state sponsor of terror is false.&nbsp;

Reuters says report on Malaysia listed as state sponsor of terror is false

Digital business solutions provider Cuscapi Bhd (KL:CUSCAPI) said Securities Commission Malaysia has approved its associate company MX Global Sdn Bhd to facilitate the trading of the Worldcoin (WLD) token on digital asset exchanges recognised by the SC.

Cuscapi says SC has okayed trading of Worldcoin on digital asset exchanges in Malaysia

RHB Bank Bhd (KL:RHBBANK) had gone through a challenging year in 2023, as the banking industry was busy defending narrowing net interest margins amid high funding costs as lenders competed fiercely for deposits.

RHB pushes hard for desired growth

Polling for the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) by-election saw 55.79% voter turnout as at 4pm on Saturday, as observers kept an eye on whether it could breach the 68.3% turnout seen in the 2023 Selangor state polls.

Invest Selangor Bhd is eyeing up to RM7 billion in potential transaction value from the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) this year.

Invest Selangor eyes RM7b transaction value from SIBS 2024

It will be an eventful week for economic observers both locally and globally, as Bank Negara Malaysia is set to announce growth figures in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q2024) on May 17, while the US Bureau of Labour Statistics will release the consumer price index (CPI) for April on May 15.

The Week Ahead: Malaysia’s 1Q GDP, US CPI data in focus

Soybean oil futures surged by the most since July as traders bet that Chinese used cooking oil may be included on the list of&nbsp;tariffs&nbsp;expected to be announced by the US.

Soyoil jumps on bets US tariffs to include Chinese cooking oil

Bursa Malaysia’s average daily trading value (ADTV) jumped 42% to RM2.9 billion in the first four months of 2024 (4M2024), showing the vibrancy of the local equity&nbsp;market since early this year.

The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has never allowed any e-hailing&nbsp;service provider to use the price bidding system for passengers in the country, said Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

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A viral message claiming that Malaysia is the first Asean member country sanctioned by the US is fake, according to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

The polling process for the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) state by-election, which began at 8am on Saturday, concluded at 6pm when all 18 polling centres were closed.

The Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election results will be known as early as 9pm on Saturday, said Election Commission (EC) deputy chairman Dr Azmi Sharom.

Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election results expected to be known as early as 9pm

China’s consumer inflation quickened in April, holding above zero for a third month, while industrial prices extended a long decline that highlights weak demand in the economy. &nbsp;

China's consumer inflation edges up, factory prices extend slump

No major app developers have signed up to use outside payment options that Apple Inc&nbsp;introduced earlier this year for its App Store because the fees they pay would be at least as high as they were before, according to testimony presented to a federal judge.

Apple says no major app developers accept new outside payments

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake an official visit to Qatar from Sunday to Tuesday aimed at strengthening&nbsp;the long-standing relations and multifaceted cooperation between Malaysia and Qatar, said the Foreign Ministry.

Embattled Chinese property developer Country Garden said in a statement on Saturday it had repaid two onshore bond coupons before the expiry of a five-day grace period, following missed payments last week.

New bank lending in&nbsp;China&nbsp;fell more than expected in April from the previous month, the central bank has revealed on Saturday, even as it seeks to bolster the country's economic recovery in the coming months with new stimulus measures.

Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is under active consideration by Donald Trump's campaign to be his running mate, news site Axios reported on Saturday, citing unidentified people familiar with the situation.

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