![Malaysia's top ports to boost capacity to support trade growth - Wee Ka Siong Malaysia's top ports to boost capacity to support trade growth - Wee Ka Siong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645157377_WestportsPortKlang.jpg)
Malaysia's top ports to boost capacity to support trade growth - Wee Ka Siong
The Malaysian maritime industry contributes about 40 pct to the country's GDP and more than 90 pct of Malaysia's trade is seaborne.
Tue Mar 01 2022
![Malaysians gear up for Alibaba's Singles' Day shopping frenzy Malaysians gear up for Alibaba's Singles' Day shopping frenzy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/51510325506_Alibaba.jpg)
Malaysians gear up for Alibaba's Singles' Day shopping frenzy
Malaysians will perhaps pay closer attention this year more than ever, with Alibaba's 'Taobao Collection" being made available in Lazada, a favourite online shopping stop among Malaysians.
Fri Nov 10 2017
![Singles' Day: A real life example of what DFTZ can do for our SMEs Singles' Day: A real life example of what DFTZ can do for our SMEs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/41510312429_AliBaba.jpg)
Singles' Day: A real life example of what DFTZ can do for our SMEs
Digital Free Trade Zone says it will increase Malaysian SMEs export of goods to USD38 billion and has created over 60,000 by 2025.
Fri Nov 10 2017
![How interconnected is Lazada with DFTZ? How interconnected is Lazada with DFTZ?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/41509724773_DFTZ.jpg)
How interconnected is Lazada with DFTZ?
Ibrahim Sani speaks to Lazada Malaysia CEO Hans-Peter Ressel on the upside of the company following the launching of the Digital Free Trade Zone.
Mon Nov 06 2017
![Najib impressed auction netted RM122,063 in a minute Najib impressed auction netted RM122,063 in a minute](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/71509723873_DFTZ.jpg)
Najib impressed auction netted RM122,063 in a minute
Najib reiterated that he wanted to continue his late father's legacy to continue to develop the country and drive Malaysia to be among the top 20 nations in the world.
Sat Nov 04 2017
![Apa yang anda perlu tahu tentang DFTZ Apa yang anda perlu tahu tentang DFTZ](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/71509712401_Sepang.jpg)
Apa yang anda perlu tahu tentang DFTZ
Apa itu Zon Perdagangan Bebas Digital atau Digital Free Trade Zone Digital Trade Free Zone. Isabelle Leong ada faktanya.
Fri Nov 03 2017
![More than 90 million air passengers used KLIA last year - Aziz Kaprawi More than 90 million air passengers used KLIA last year - Aziz Kaprawi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/71463032530_KLIA.jpg)
More than 90 million air passengers used KLIA last year - Aziz Kaprawi
He attributed the increase to Malaysia's success in making Kuala Lumpur the premier transit centre in the region and expected the figure to grow in future.
Fri Aug 25 2017
![Local companies urged to capitalise on air cargo industry Local companies urged to capitalise on air cargo industry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/41499351815_SepangDatukSeriL.jpg)
Local companies urged to capitalise on air cargo industry
Local companies need to act quickly to grab the opportunities and participate in the KLIA cargo space which is currently having an exciting growth as foreign interest grows.
Thu Jul 06 2017
![I will never sell Malaysia's sovereignty: PM Najib I will never sell Malaysia's sovereignty: PM Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/41496378367_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
I will never sell Malaysia's sovereignty: PM Najib
The real and transformative results of the excellent relations that Malaysia and China have built do not compromise the country's sovereignty one bit, Datuk Seri Najib Razak said.
Fri Jun 02 2017
![I make no apologies for wanting to build world-class infrastructure - Najib I make no apologies for wanting to build world-class infrastructure - Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/81494601236_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
I make no apologies for wanting to build world-class infrastructure - Najib
He said with local ownership being preserved, the infrastructure would bring more trade and opportunity to the people, thousands of new jobs, improved living standards and prosperity.
Sat May 13 2017
![Govt committed to ensuring nation's growth remains steady - Najib Govt committed to ensuring nation's growth remains steady - Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/71492073957_DSNajibRazak.jpg)
Govt committed to ensuring nation's growth remains steady - Najib
He said, the government's policies would be driven by the inclusivity principles, where the less fortunate would continue to receive assistance.
Thu Apr 13 2017
![Use of eCommerce platform by Malaysia SMEs still low Use of eCommerce platform by Malaysia SMEs still low](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/61451872210_AhmadMaslan.jpg)
Use of eCommerce platform by Malaysia SMEs still low
There is a fear that these entrepreneurs would be left behind and fail to strengthen themselves in the market, if they did not ready themselves to take advantage of the DFTZ.
Sat Apr 01 2017
![DFTZ will be a business run by Malaysians, says Jack Ma DFTZ will be a business run by Malaysians, says Jack Ma](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/51490272131_JackMa.jpg)
DFTZ will be a business run by Malaysians, says Jack Ma
Ma says the e-hub should focus on looking for partners and empowering them.
Thu Mar 23 2017
![Jack Ma calls on SMEs and youths to benefit from investments Jack Ma calls on SMEs and youths to benefit from investments](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/51490272131_JackMa.jpg)
Jack Ma calls on SMEs and youths to benefit from investments
The founder of Alibaba and Malaysian government digital economic advisor, Jack Ma today stressed that globalisation should be mobilised by the people for SMEs and young people to reap the benefits.
Thu Mar 23 2017
![Malaysia a business friendly nation - Jack Ma Malaysia a business friendly nation - Jack Ma](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/51490186415_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
Malaysia a business friendly nation - Jack Ma
Alibaba Group Founder and Executive Chairman Jack Ma has described Malaysia as an efficient and very
Wed Mar 22 2017