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All 10 Asean states represented at Senior Officials Meeting on Energy in Kuching, Timor Leste an observer
(From eighth left) Mad Zaidi and undersecretary for Planning, Investment, Media Affairs and Spokesperson Department of Energy, Philippines Felix William B Fuentebella join other delegates for a photocall. – Photo by Roystein Emmor KUCHING (June...
General : ASEAN-SOME: Malaysia Reaffirms Firm Commitment To Regional Energy Cooperation
KUCHING, June 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia reaffirmed its firm commitment to driving regional energy cooperation with a focus on inclusivity and sustainability, as it chaired the 43rd Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) held here today....

Malaysia pushes regional energy agenda at Asean meeting, eyes grid integration and green growth
KUCHING, June 16 — Malaysia reaffirmed its firm commitment to driving regional energy cooperation with a focus on inclusivity and sustainability, as it chaired the 43rd Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) held here today. Secretary General...

Asean energy meet kicks off in Kuching with focus on renewables, regional power grid
KUCHING, June 16 — The 43rd Asean Senior Officials Meeting on Energy and its associated meetings have commenced here today and will run until June 18, with about 250 delegates, including senior energy officials and representatives from the Asean...

Radisson Hotel hosts awareness talk on human trafficking prevention
Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam recently hosted an awareness session led by the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF), highlighting the vital role of the hospitality sector in the fight against human trafficking. Held In recognition of World Day...

Abang Johari: Sarawak-Brunei to move ahead with new CIQ complex project at Kampung Pandam
MIRI, June 14 — The Sarawak government has agreed in principle to the construction of a new Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex at Kampung Pandam in Limbang, near the border with Brunei Darussalam, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri...

Premier: Sarawak-Brunei to move ahead with new CIQ complex project at Kpg Pandam
Abang Johari (third right) with (from right) Abu Bakar, Julaihi and others viewing a model of the Sungai Limbang bridge. MIRI (June 14): The Sarawak government has agreed in principle to the construction of a new Customs, Immigration and...

Cambodia’s trade with ASEAN rises to $7.2 billion in January-May
Cambodia’s trade with ASEAN rises to $7.2 billion in January-May Cambodia’s trade volume with its fellow ASEAN member states reached $7.2 billion in the first five months of 2025, a 5.5 per cent increase over the same period last year, according...

DKSH strengthens healthcare supply chain with warehouse expansion in Brunei
DKSH strengthens healthcare supply chain with warehouse expansion in Brunei June 13, 2025 | Friday | News Strengthening capabilities to support the growth and resilience of the nation's healthcare supply chain DKSH Brunei, a leading provider of...
Tehran Empties Out After Trump Says The City Should Evacuate ‘immediately’
By The Associated Press undefined U.S. President Donald Trump posted an ominous message on his social media site, calling for the immediate evacuation of Tehran but later denied reports he had rushed back to Washington to work on a ceasefire....

Sabah poised for major industrial expansion
KOTA KINABALU: A new integrated industrial hub will soon rise in the Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP), aimed at enhancing logistics, warehousing and distribution capacity in Sabah and the wider East Malaysian region. The development, set on a...

Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Berhad plans RM100 million Industrial Park
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Berhad plans RM100 million Industrial Park Published on: Friday, June 13, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 13, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Lau said the strategic investment marks a major milestone in the group’s...

4,000 expected for Sabah Oil, Gas & Energy Conference and Exhibition 2025
4,000 expected for Sabah Oil, Gas & Energy Conference and Exhibition 2025 Published on: Friday, June 13, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 13, 2025 By: Crystal E Hermenegildus Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Dolly (third from right) and others promoting for...

Gov’t ready to extend fuel subsidies if Middle East conflict hikes oil prices
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has tasked concerned government agencies to closely monitor the situation in the Middle East and in the ongoing military strikes between Israel and Iran amid fears that these might have an impact on the prices and...
Malaysia secures RM9 billion Shell investment to create high-skilled jobs, says PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Shell will increase its investment in Malaysia by more than RM9 billion over the next two to three years, which is expected to create high-skilled jobs, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the...
Business : Shell To Increase Investment In Malaysia By More Than RM9 Bln - PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Shell will increase its investment in Malaysia by more than RM9 billion over the next two to three years, which is expected to create high-skilled jobs, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is...
Shell to increase investment in Malaysia by more than RM9bil, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Shell will increase its investment in Malaysia by more than RM9bil over the next two to three years, which is expected to create high-skilled jobs, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the Finance...

Super-hit movie Ejen Ali 2 achieves the highest box-office income for local and international animated films in Malaysia
With a gross of RM55.1 million, Ejen Ali The Movie 2 (EATM2) has now officially been crowned as the highest grossing animated film in the history of Malaysian cinema, surpassing all local and international animated works that have ever been...

Sabah set for major industrial expansion
KOTA KINABALU: A new integrated industrial hub will soon rise in the Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP), aimed at enhancing logistics, warehousing and distribution capacity in Sabah and the wider East Malaysian region. The development, located...

Brunei launches Maritime Single Window for digital boost
The initiative, developed and implemented by Kale Logistics Solutions in partnership with Primatel Communication Sdn Bhd, aims to streamline and expedite port clearance processes for all maritime stakeholders. The launch ceremony was presided over...