Malaysia in Focus

Defence Minister of malaysia Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says that countries in the Asia Pacific region should start talks on ways in which they can collaborate on disaster relief missions.

The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme is to be extended to foreign spouses of Malaysians.

Bank Negara Malaysia's deputy governor Datuk Mohd Razif Abd Kadir told reporters that the issuance of two Islamic banking licences with US$1 billion capital, We will significantly boost the country's position as a hub for Islamic finance later this year.

Tourism industry of Malaysia, has for the first time ever, been the included in the country's Five-Year Plan and is now regarded as a major part of the economy, said Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen.

Under Malaysia's Five-Year Plan for growth, the country is launching a range of incentives to attract skilled foreign workers and boost its human capital. The Prime Minister Razak Najib is ready to spend $72 billion on economic development and other programs.

Malaysia is to focus on 12 National Key Economic Areas (NKEAs) to boost the economy.Prime Minister's Department of "Economic Planning Unit" says in the 10th Malaysia Plan says the areas were chosen on the basis of contribution to high income, sustainability and inclusiveness.

Malaysia External Trade and Development Corporation says that Malaysia should focus on environmentally-friendly and renewable products to take advantage of demand in the European Union.

Investments of US$14.06 billion flowed out of Malaysia last year, up 26 per cent from a year ago, says the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development World Investment Report.

Malaysia's Outward Investment Up 26% says UN

Malaysia's Ministry of Science, Innovation and Technology has set a minimum 10 per cent increase to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from patented inventions and innovations this year

A joint task force set up between India and Malaysia to address higher education issues will meet next month to discuss the equalism of degrees between the two countries.

Malaysia's External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) took 15 health related companies to the event to showcase a range of products and services including pharmaceutical products, herbal supplements and medical kit.

The federal government has allocated RM470 million to Sarawak to narrow down Malaysia's national digital gap in the next five years.

Najib Razak, Malaysia's Prime Minister says that the world must rise to the challenge posed by climate change now before it becomes a case of "too little, too late." - Business and Political News Malaysia - Malaysia In Focus

Malaysia aims to attract more tourists from Japan by targeting the country's secondary cities. Until now, Malaysia has focused promotions in the biggest cities - Tokyo

Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak says that the country is committed to adopting green technology and renewable energy.

An Australian business delegation will visit Malaysia in March to explore the possibility of collaborative projects in green technology. - Online Business News Malaysia - Malaysia In Focus

Malaysia has won its bid to host the qualifying rounds of one zone of the ninth Polo World Cup next year. Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, president of the Royal Malaysian Polo Association, - Online Polo World Cup News Malaysia - Malaysia In Focus

Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak says the signing of a joint venture agreement between Malaysia and China to develop an aluminium smelting plant in Samalaju Industrial Park in Sarawak, - Business Development News Malaysia - Malaysia In Focus

Competition to host the 2019 Asian Games (Asiad) is intensifying as Malaysia faces new competition from Vietnam which has put in its bid to host the event.

Malaysian businesses must become more competitive and stop depending on government subsidies if they are to prosper in the new global economy, says Prime Minister Najib Razak. - Online Business News Malaysia - Malaysia In Focus