KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – New Zealand has shown keen interest in importing more pineapples from Malaysia due to rising consumer demand, reports The Sun Malaysia quoting Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said that the fruit’s superior quality, taste, and texture are key factors driving its popularity in the New Zealan...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – Indonesia is set to maintain its dominance in the American palm oil market after the US agreed to slash its reciprocal tariff on Jakarta from 32 % to 19 %, much lower than its competitor, Malaysia, reports Jakarta Globe. Malaysia is facing a tariff of 25% based on President Donald Trump’s […]
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Malaysia’s export sector is showing early signs of strain ahead of a 25% United States tariff set to take effect on Aug 1, as manufacturers report dwindling orders and growing buyer hesitation, reports Channel News Asia. The US last week raised the tariff rate on Malaysia by one percentage point […]...
BANGKOK, Thailand (MNTV) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is advancing its “Muslims Participate in City Development” strategy, aiming to leverage cultural and religious strengths to significantly enhance the quality of life within Muslim communities across the Thailand capital, reports The Nation. Torsak Choti...
PUNJAB, Pakistan (MNTV) – More than 60 people have died and nearly 300 others injured as relentless monsoon rains triggered deadly floods across Pakistan’s Punjab province, authorities said on Thursday. A state of emergency has been declared in multiple districts as the scale of destruction deepens. Punjab is the country’s most populous ...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – Malaysia must demand clarity on the tariff scope and seek exclusions for clean technology and environmental goods in trade negotiations with the United States, says Mogesh Sababathy, a National Consultative Panel Member to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability of Malaysia. The...
LIMBANG, Malaysia (MNTV) – Sarawak records an estimated 200,000 tourist arrivals from neighbouring Brunei every month, with the main entry points being in Limbang, Miri and Lawas, reports Sarawak Tribune. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said the figure was based on data from the Immigr...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — A research report has highlighted Malaysia’s significant reliance on imported fruit, saying that while local production is substantial for certain tropical fruits, it falls short of the population’s actual nutritional needs. The report, by the Khazanah Research Institute (KRI), reveals that in 2022, net im...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – The boom in e-commerce will increase the demand for distribution hubs and warehouses in Malaysia, said a research firm in a recent report. Kenanga Research said it sees strong demand for cold-storage warehouses on the back of the proliferation of online grocery start-ups. Kenanga noted that local players...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – The Indonesian government is exploring the possibility of pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia via sea, reports Tempo. Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar stated that the plan for Hajj pilgrimage by sea is one of the outcomes of President Prabowo Subianto’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia. He mentioned th...
