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THE REAL ‘MERDEKA’: CHOOSING UNITY OVER FEAR-DRIVEN POLITICS
Malaysia must move beyond fear-driven identity politics and focus on building a stronger, more confident future. Priorities...
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Malaysia’s strong GDP growth in 2026 reflects successful efforts to raise the country’s economic “ceiling” through investment,...
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Tengku Zafrul Aziz argues that the global energy crisis is no longer temporary but a long-term...
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A DISTANT CONFLICT ROCKS ASEAN
Tengku Zafrul Aziz explains how the US-Israel airstrikes on Iran and the disruption of the Strait of...
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Tengku Zafrul Aziz stresses that amid global uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and economic fragmentation, Malaysia’s greatest strength lies...
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LESSONS FROM 2025, CHOICES FOR 2026
Tengku Zafrul Aziz reflects on Malaysia’s economic challenges and progress during his years in government, highlighting the...
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Malaysia’s 2025 ASEAN chairmanship was marked by historic success, including Timor-Leste’s accession, key trade upgrades, and the...
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TO OUR YOUTH: A NOTE ON THE FUTURE ASEAN
Tengku Zafrul Aziz reflected on Malaysia’s chairmanship of ASEAN’s economic pillar, stressing its role in shaping jobs,...
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POSITIONING MALAYSIA AS A LEADER
Malaysia’s leap from 34th to 23rd in the 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking reflects the success of...
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LEAPING AHEAD TO LEAD WITH CONVICTION
Malaysia’s 11-spot rise to 23rd in the 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking highlights the success of Madani-led...
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FORGING A BRAVE NEW WORLD
The inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur is seen as a historic milestone, signalling deeper trilateral cooperation...
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The world is now facing a "new global disorder": an era of geopolitical and economic uncertainty that...
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Following productive engagements in Washington and the successful JS-SEZ Forum in Johor Baru, Malaysia reaffirms its commitment...
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Malaysia's record RM378.5 billion in approved investments for 2024 signals strong economic momentum, backed by the New...
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CAN MALAYSIA CATALYSE ASEAN’S FOUR REINVENTION?
The article discusses ASEAN's evolution since its founding in 1967, with key reinventions in 1976, the 1990s,...
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2025: TO BE OR NOT TO BE?
Malaysia has made significant progress since the Madani government took office in December 2022, attracting RM448 billion...
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Tengku Zafrul Aziz emphasises ASEAN's growing relevance as Malaysia prepares to chair the bloc in 2025. With...
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ASEAN 2025: WHAT’S IN IT FOR MALAYSIA?
In 2025, Malaysia will chair ASEAN, marking a pivotal moment for the region and celebrating the ASEAN...
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November has been busy for Malaysia’s Prime Minister, marked by international engagements, including CIIE, Apec in Peru,...
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Malaysia's economic growth is progressing like a marathon, with the World Bank raising 2024 growth projections to...
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THRIVING TIES BODE WELL FOR DEEPER COLLABORATION
For decades, Malay- sia and Japan have enjoyed a thriving economic partner- ship, built on a foun-...
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EMBRACING M’SIA’S UNITY AND DIVERSITY
Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz: I FEEL that this year's Malaysia Day reflects a renewed sense of...
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Malaysia's electrical and electronics (E&E) industry needs to take the first step to move up the value...
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In December 2022, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz was appointed as the minister of international trade...
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As Malaysia prepares for its Asean chairmanship in 2025, I believe our country can become a key...
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I recently led Malaysia’s delegation to the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13), a biennial...
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MALAYSIA IN 2024: A TIME FOR BOLDNESS
As we usher in the new year, it is important that we take a step back and...
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ONE YEAR AT MITI: A JOURNEY TO ELEVATEMALAYSIA’S ECONOMY
Reflecting on a year as Malaysia's Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, the focus has been on...
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CHAMPIONING A MISSION-ORIENTED APPROACH TO INNOVATION
In his keynote at The Edge Billion Ringgit Club Awards, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, Malaysia’s...
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MALAYSIA AT 60: DON’T STOP BELIEVING IN HER POTENTIAL
In a Malaysia Day reflection, the speaker emphasizes Malaysia's strength in its diversity and the need for...
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At the 55th ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting, it was revealed that ASEAN saw a record $224 billion...
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The Ekonomi Madani framework, launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, aims to transform Malaysia's economy...
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In mid-2023, Malaysia's economy showed positive signs with strong growth and high investment inflows. Despite global trade...
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The article explores how AI and technology could address Malaysia's productivity challenges. Despite leading ASEAN in productivity...
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The article highlights Malaysia's renewed appeal to international investors following the formation of the unity government and...
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UNITY IN A FRAGMENTED WORLD
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz recently attended the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2023 in Davos, marking...
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In light of a challenging global economic forecast, Malaysia aims to strengthen its engagement with ASEAN, particularly...
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TOUGH TIMES DON’T LAST, TOUGH NATIONS DO
Malaysia's economy is recovering in 2022, with three consecutive quarters of growth and a decrease in unemployment....
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TRIBUTE TO THE ECONOMIC AND MEDIA FRONTLINERS
Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul honoured economic and media frontliners, recognising their role in Malaysia's pandemic recovery alongside...
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OUR HEROES WHO SURVIVED COVID-19
Covid-19 severely impacted Malaysia, particularly MSMEs. Despite government measures like financing moratoriums, wage subsidies, and soft loans,...
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CRUCIAL ROLE OF GLICS, GLCS IN ECONOMIC RECOVERY
Tengku Zafrul emphasises the vital role of GLICs and GLCs in Malaysia's post-pandemic economic recovery. He highlights...
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WHY APRIL 1 IS A MOMENTOUS EVENT
The reopening of Malaysia’s international borders on April 1 marks a critical step in the country’s post-Covid...
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UTOPIA OR DYSTOPIA: WHICH SHALL OUR CHILDREN INHERIT?
Tengku Zafrul highlights the economic challenges posed by COVID-19, inflation, and debt. While global growth is slowing,...
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BUDGET 2022: A COLOUR-BLIND BUDGET FOR ALL IN KELUARGA MALAYSIA
In my 2022 Budget speech, I emphasised the Keluarga Malaysia concept, focusing on inclusiveness and togetherness. Despite...
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LIFELINE OF BEING EMPLOYED
As we have been surpassing our monthly projections, we are on track to meet our target of...
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CREATING LIVELIHOODS TO HONOUR LIVES
I believe jobs are crucial for our economy, supporting families and fostering national growth. Despite COVID-19's impact,...
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In times of crisis, I have seen Malaysians unite to overcome challenges, as we did during natural...
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Malaysia, like many other countries in South-east Asia, is battling a surge in Covid-19 infections, driven in...
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WHY USE A SLEDGEHAMMER TO CRACK A NUT?
We are currently in MCO 3.0 lockdown mode, and there have been calls by various parties for...
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