PETALING JAYA: An economist has urged Putrajaya to explore other options for raising funds following reports that the government is considering a second offer of Samurai bonds from Japan.

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad today announced a series of strategic “Special Tourism Investment Zones” to be located throughout the country under the new National Tourism Policy.

Companies in China are relocating most of their operations to Malaysia amid the country’s trade war with the US, analysts say.

Malaysia will support business deals with China that promote fair trade and create jobs, International Trade and Industry Minister Darell Leiking said, describing bilateral ties between the two countries as robust.