Busy days ahead for Miti as it explains benefits of TPPA to Malaysia.

It was a case of literally bridging the gap during the Malaysia-Thai ministerial meeting, but the haze problem ended up capturing the attention of the officials.

FATHRUDDIN Hamat described it best – it was like being in a black-and-white movie.

Yesterday was the last day of the 47th Asean Economic Ministers Meeting. It has been a long week for the host, International Trade and Industry (Miti) Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, and his officials to organise an event that takes place every 10 years.

Although the target date for the High-Speed Rail project is being reassessed, the mood is optimistic about this and other Malaysia-Singapore projects.

Malaysia hosts the 26th Asean Summit this weekend but splitting the meeting between Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi is giving everyone a massive headache.

The Indonesian President said his government would open its doors to Malaysian investors as ‘widely as possible’ and asked Malaysian investors to venture into several sectors.

UNLIKE his previous trips, Joko Widodo sets foot in Malaysia today as the president of the most populous country in South-East Asia.

IN case you don’t already know, Malaysia is Asean chair this year.

While it is good news that Malaysia is the sole facilitator for peace talks in southern Thailand, the deep mistrust among the parties involved will make negotiations tough.

News that hundreds of ‘Malaysian’ fishermen were arrested in Indonesian waters last month sent officials scurrying for verification. To date Jakarta has yet to give any proof.

Malaysia-Indonesia ties set to take firm course with Jokowi at the helm.