Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Malaysia's government plans to review import requirements and develop policies aimed at reducing reliance on foreign goods while strengthening domestic industries. The move comes as the nation pursues high-income status through enhanced productivity and innovation.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for an immediate resumption of ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran, as escalating tensions threaten commercial navigation through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
Southeast Asian nations are advancing regional cooperation on security and economic development, with Indonesia launching major airport expansion, Thailand addressing southern violence, and Vietnam-China border trade surging on agricultural exports.
Peru and Malaysia are marking 40 years of diplomatic relations with plans to deepen cooperation in agriculture, clean energy, and trade. The two nations adopted a Joint Declaration in 2024 and signed agricultural and halal MoUs.