Delivering a speech at the Clean Energy Transition Asia (CETA) Summit 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Fadillah, who is also the energy transition and water transformation minister, said that the Southeast Asian region now drives more than half of the global energy demand.
Malaysia remains ready to support efforts to de-escalate the situation, protect civilians, and help restore regional stability, in line with ASEAN's spirit of good neighbourliness.
The two foreign ministers agreed to continue working closely to further enhance the Vietnam – Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and to convene the eighth meeting of the joint commission soon to officially adopt the 2026–2030 action plan for implementing the partnership.
The two PMs agreed to soon formally adopt the 2026–2030 action plan for implementing the partnership to set specific directions for each pillar and raise bilateral trade to 20 billion USD in a more balanced manner.
As of October, a total of 3,634 illegal dumping sites in Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perlis, Kedah, and areas under Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya had been shut down - the highest number recorded since the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672) took effect.
The Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said companies that carry out high-technology activities as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may also be considered for special incentives under the Promotion of Investments Act 1986.
This is the second time this year that the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (Vietnam MRCC) has cooperated with the Malaysian Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (Malaysia MRCC) in conducting such an operation in Malaysian waters.
Two goals posted the highest achievement, namely SDG 4 Quality Education (70%) and SDG 12 Responsible Production and Consumption (64%), driven by comprehensive access to education as well as increased recycling rates and better management of hazardous waste.
Malaysia has reached 31% installed RE capacity as of October and the target will be raised to 35% by 2030 under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).
The US is Malaysia’s third-largest market for semiconductor exports. In 2024, Malaysia exported 120 billion MYR (28 billion USD) in electrical and electronic products to the US, with around half related to chips.
China has been a key and strategic market for Malaysia, maintaining its position as one of the country's top palm oil export destinations for over a decade. The sharp decline suggests deeper challenges relating not only to competitiveness and logistics but also to pricing dynamics and market positioning.
Malaysia’s e-commerce continues to expand at a healthy pace, making up the biggest driver of the country’s digital economy and reaching 20 billion USD by 2025.
As the digital landscape evolves, e-commerce continues to play an important role in driving business activities, particularly in expanding market access and enhancing the competitiveness of the Malaysian economy.
Senyar made landfall between the cities of Banting and Port Dickson on Malaysia's west coast along the Strait of Malacca at around 1am on November 28.
An estimated 1.9 million people have been affected in Thailand, where the meteorology agency forecast sustained heavy rain and flash floods on November 25 and warned small boats to stay ashore to avoid waves taller than 3 metres.
Malaysia has succeeded in managing the US-imposed tariff shocks, supply chain pressures and rapid technological changes by working with its Southeast Asian neighbours while leveraging its position as ASEAN Chair for 2025.
A senior economist noted that export growth is expected to moderate next year, as the electronics and electrical (E&E) sector depends on the global semiconductor upcycle. Meanwhile, slower economic growth in Malaysia’s major trading partners could weaken external demand in 2026.
Starting next year, social media platform providers in Malaysia will be required to implement identity verification measures to ensure that users meet the minimum age requirement.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) recorded more than 11,000 cyberbullying complaints in 2024, an average of 30 cases per day.
Under the new policy, Malaysia will adopt a more proactive approach by moving from a manual management system to a digital system, from a closed process to a transparent, modern and data-driven management. Through this new ecosystem, every housing project can be planned, monitored and completed in a more systematic manner, thereby contributing to strengthening market confidence in the real estate sector.
Last month, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security revealed that Malaysia exported a total of 115,359 tonnes of fresh durians and durian pulp and paste worth 6.37 billion RM to China between 2018 and 2025.
Malaysia's stronger-than-expected performance over the first nine months has laid a firm foundation for the years ahead, giving policymakers and investors greater visibility for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026, analysts said.
Malaysia works towards 47 million international arrivals and 80 billion USD in revenue for Visit Malaysia 2026.
The strong performance was driven by stronger manufacturing shipments and sustained demand for electrical and electronic (E&E) products, according to the Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry.
By advancing high-standard, mutually-recognised trade agreements with other blocs, ASEAN can position itself as a credible, competitive global partner.