Bilateral CEPA for Trade and Investment Opens up UAE to ASEAN and Malaysia to Middle East & North African Markets Malaysia has signed a CEPA for trade and investment with the UAE. It is the country’s 17th Free Trade Agreement and the first with a Gulf Cooperation Council member state. Respective delegations for the…
JS-SEZ Cut Tax Rates to Benefit Businesses and Knowledge Workers The newly established Johor Singapore Special Economic Zones (JS-SEZ) results from Malaysia and Singapore’s collaborative efforts to attract quality investments. The JS-SEZ offers incentives such as cut tax rates for businesses and knowledge workers. As such, recently, in collaboration with Malaysia’s finance ministry, the Johor…
Singapore and Malaysia to Conclude Vast Economic Zone Agreement Malaysia and its neighbour Singapore are in talks to finalise an agreement that will create a vast economic zone linking both border regions. Though it has faced its fair share of delays since 2023, the vast economic zone is expected to create 100,000 jobs and contribute…
New Tourism Strategy Targets 35.6 Million Tourists for Malaysia by 2026 A new tourism strategy under the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign aims to attract 35.6 million tourists to the country. To promote its diverse attractions, the campaign will use a fresh logo, mascot, theme song, and airline livery. New Goals for 2026 Revenue The…
Malaysia’s economy has grown by 5.3% in the third quarter of 2024, following a 5.9% expansion in the previous quarter. This growth was fueled by strong investments and a steady improvement in exports. What Drove the Growth? Several factors were behind it, including: Investments on the Rise Spending on structures, Machinery and Equipment (M&E)…
Social and Economic Gains Drives Malaysia’s Wellbeing Index Up to 0.7% in 2023 Malaysia’s Wellbeing Index (MyWI) rose 121.3 points in 2023, thanks to its ability to adapt to a post-pandemic landscape. Transportation experienced the highest growth, with the new KTM Komuter stations playing a vital role in this. Similarly, the social sub-composite index…
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