Nov 29, 2019
Bright future lies ahead as trade, investments grow
by Yb Datuk Darell Leiking
Malaysia values its bilateral relationship with Japan that has grown from strength to strength. This year marks the 61st diplomatic anniversary between Malaysia and Japan, an important milestone that signifies the long-standing ties between our two nations. The Look East Policy 2.0 (LEP 2.0) is ...
Nov 29, 2019
Active and ongoing exchanges further cement strong economic relationship
by Hiroshi Kajiyama
Starting today, a delegation of Malaysian officials, including those from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) and other government organizations, is visiting Japan for the Business Opportunities in Malaysia seminars scheduled to be held in Kobe, Nagoya and Tokyo. I hope that ...
Nov 29, 2019
Strong potential seen in further transformation
by Nobuhiko Sasaki
One and a half years have passed since the 14th general election in May last year, when Malaysia's first-ever change of administration was realized. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, who has taken the helm of government for the second ...
Nov 29, 2019
Kewpie is well known in Japan for its mayonnaise, salad dressings and sauces. But a decade ago, the company embarked on a new and rewarding overseas challenge: the market for halal foods in Malaysia. Tatsuo Kabesu, managing director of Kewpie Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. Certifying foods as halal, ...
Nov 29, 2019
Japanese electronic musical instrument maker Roland Corp. has found Malaysia to be a great fit as a market for its products, regional headquarters for Southeast Asia and a global production and distribution base. Jun-ichi Miki, CEO of Roland Corp. Roland established its manufacturing facility there in ...
Nov 29, 2019
The Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is Malaysia's principal investment promotion agency and was established in 1967. Dato' Azman Mahmud, CEO of the Malaysia Investment Development Authority MIDA is a one-stop agency for approval and implementation of foreign direct investment projects and helps investors not only ...
Nov 29, 2019
Situated in eastern Malaysia, the state of Sabah is rich in biodiversity. Additionally, its agriculture, forestry and petroleum industries have laid a firm economic foundation for new business development. To encourage further development and transform Sabah into a flourishing investment hub, the Sabah Development Corridor ...
Nov 29, 2019
Rich in cultural and natural beauty, Malaysia is a wonderland begging to be explored. Next year, the country will celebrate its sightseeing gems under the banner of "Visit Malaysia 2020," a special campaign inviting visitors to experience captivating events across the country. As part of ...
Nov 29, 2019
Malaysia continues to be an attractive destination for foreign direct investment from around the world, especially Japan. According to the latest figures from Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, direct investment from Japan in Malaysia totaled $322.8 million in 2017 and initiatives such as the Kulim ...
Nov 15, 2019
In 2019, SPIRIT Slovenia, the Public Agency for Entrepreneurship, Internationalization, Foreign Investments and Technology, launched an international communications campaign Green. Creative. Smart. under the state brand "I feel Slovenia." The Green. Creative. Smart. campaign highlights the key competitive advantages of the Slovenian economy in the ...