Rubber Market Closes Higher On US-China Trade War Truce, Firmer Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended higher today, supported by the US-China trade war truce, said a dealer.

Framework Trade Deal Clinched In Malaysia Could Prompt Amicable Trump, Xi Meeting At APEC Korea

From Nor Baizura Basri

GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 29 (Bernama) – As Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim travels to South Korea for the APEC Summit, he can take pride that it was Malaysia that offered a “neutral” venue for the United States (US) and China to reach a framework agreement and avert a trade war between the economic superpowers.

Malaysia’s Producer Price Index Down 0.8 Pct In September - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI), which measures price changes at the producer level, fell by 0.8 per cent in September 2025, easing from a 2.8 per cent decline in the previous month, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia’s Leading Index Eases 0.5 Pct In August 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s leading index (LI) annual growth rate recorded a marginal 0.5 per cent decline in August 2025, at 113.7 points compared with 114.3 points a year ago, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DoSM).

Malaysia’s Inflation Up 1.5 Pct In September 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation increased 1.5 per cent in September 2025, with the index points standing at 135.2 as against 133.2 in the same month of 2024, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

CGS International Lifts Malaysia's 2025 GDP Growth Forecast To 4.7 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd has revised its forecast for Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2025 higher to 4.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) from 4.2 per cent, driven by the GDP growth momentum in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025). 

Govt Fiscal Policy To Balance Economic Growth And People’s Needs, Says Treasury Sec-gen

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The government's fiscal policy remains committed to supporting the country's development objectives while ensuring that the well-being of the people continues  to be a top priority, Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican said.

BUDI95: 300 Litres Sufficient For Normal Use -- Treasury Sec-gen

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Based on the government data, the 300-litre petrol subsidy quota provided under the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) programme is sufficient for normal personal use, said Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican.

5.2 Pct 3Q GDP Growth Forecast Proof Malaysia’s Economy Remains Strong

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the third quarter of 2025 is forecasted to grow 5.2 per cent, showing that the nation’s economy continues to expand rapidly, particularly in the construction and services sectors.

Malaysia 3Q GDP Forecast To Grow 5.2 Pct — DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow by 5.2 per cent in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025), based on advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

MBSB Investment Bank Expects Malaysia’s IPI To Grow Moderately at 2.0 Pct In 2025 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its projection that Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) will moderate to around two per cent this year from 3.7 per cent in 2024, as exports faced slower external demand and higher United States (US) tariffs.

Manufacturing Sector Sales Hits RM168.3 Bln, Up 2.7 Pct In August 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing sector posted sales of RM168.3 billion in August 2025, expanding by 2.7 per cent, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).