SINGAPORE (MNTV) – Malaysia and India are poised to benefit significantly from a surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) in data centres, Business Times reports. This growth is driven by increased demand for data storage and cloud computing, alongside supportive government policies and resource availability, says a Barclays Research rep...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – Malaysia Aquatics (MAS) has stepped up efforts to identify and recruit heritage swimmers to strengthen the national team, adopting strategies similar to those used by Singapore, Scoop Malaysia reports. MAS swimming chief Marilyn Chua said the governing body has been actively engaging with Malaysian citizen...
KUCHING, Malaysia (MNTV) — A new tax introduced by the Malaysian government will make medical treatment for foreign workers expensive, reports The Borneo Post. The Federation of Private Medical Practitioners’ Associations Malaysia (FPMPAM) has proposed for the government to fully exempt primary care services for foreign workers from the ...
Expert says awareness of halal certification remains low among local industries, especially small and medium enterprises KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – The vast majority of animal-based gelatin products used in consumer goods in Malaysia are not halal-certified, reports NST. More than 95 per cent of the animal-based gelatin or protein...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – Human rights groups in Malaysia have called on the government to recognize refugees fleeing war and religion-based violence in Buddhist-majority Myanmar, UCA News reports. “Myanmar nationals are not coming to Malaysia by choice — they are coming out of necessity. People are fleeing persecution, political v...
SINGAPORE (MNTV) – The Philippine government must pursue a “meaningful recognition” of Muslim culture to foster social cohesion, says a peace activist. Ariza Nocum, co-founder and president of KRIS For Peace (Kristyano-Islam Peace Library), pointed out the gap between token recognition and meaningful inclusion, saying that many citizen...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – Malaysia is encouraging other ASEAN member states to develop strategic plans to promote gender equality in sport, especially in leadership and coaching roles, reports TV BRICS. Malaysia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Hannah Yeoh, highlighted that women currently make up less than 20% of certified co...
SINGAPORE (MNTV) – Non-Muslim markets that seek transparency and want to avoid harmful or unethical industries are turning to Islamic finance, whose assets are expected to grow 36% to $7.5 trillion by 2028, according to Standard Chartered PLC. The growing number of young and Muslim people in countries like Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, an...
SEPANG, Malaysia (MNTV) – The inaugural Malaysia Auto & Lifestyle Festival (MALF) 2025 attracted over 20,000 local and international automotive enthusiasts, reports The Star. The festival featured approximately 1,800 vehicles from a wide range of brands. Organiser Jon Tan and coordinator Alex Goy said that MALF is not only a celebra...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – Indonesia’s state investment management body has expressed interest in forming a strategic partnership with South Korea in the media and entertainment industry, aiming to learn from the country’s global cultural success and boost international visibility of Indonesian culture. Speaking at the Korea-Indo...
