Malaysia's Wholesale And Retail Trade Records RM148.3 Bln In Sales In February 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade sector recorded total sales of RM148.3 billion in February 2025, marking a year-on-year (y-o-y) growth of 5.1 per cent, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Hibiscus Petroleum's EBITDA Exceeds RM 1 Bln For Three Consecutive Years - Chairman

KOTA BHARU, April 10 (Bernama) -- Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd recorded revenue of RM2.7 billion last year, with earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) exceeding RM1 billion for the third consecutive year.

“Welcome To The European Table” Returns To Singapore, Showcasing Premium Greek PDO & PGI Products

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The third edition of the "Hellenic European Products PDO/PGI" initiative, also known as “Welcome to the European Table”, recently took place at the Cali Ascott Raffles Place in Singapore.

Foreign Investors Pull RM31.68 Bln From Asian Markets, South Korea Sees Heaviest Selling

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors returned to net sellers last week across eight Asian markets, reversing their single-week buying streak, recording a heavy net outflow of US$7.12 billion (RM31.68 billion, US$1 = RM4.45), with South Korea and India experiencing the heaviest selling pressure.

Malaysia's Economic Growth May Face Setback Due To US Tariff Hike - Anwar

MELAKA, April 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the country’s planned economic growth may be slightly affected by the tariff rates recently announced by United States President Donald Trump.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Lower Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 (Bernama) -- The gold futures market on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade lower, which may prompt investors to buy on dips, said SPI Asset Management managing director Stephen Innes.

Cautious Aidilfitri Spending Despite Stable Economy, Labour Market

PUTRAJAYA, March 30 (Bernama) -- Economic uncertainty is shaping Malaysians' spending habits this festive season, with consumers adopting a cautious approach despite stable economic conditions.

Rubber Market Expected To Be Soft Next Week Amid Raya Holidays

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to be soft next week due to the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Regional Rubber Futures Losses

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Friday, weighed down by losses in the regional rubber futures markets as investors remained cautious ahead of United States (US) President Donald Trump's tariff agenda.

Jewellery Makers Continue To Shine Despite Soaring Gold Prices

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's jewellery sector remains resilient, with robust demand continuing despite rising gold prices, largely fuelled by deep-rooted cultural appreciation for gold as both a symbol of wealth and a trusted investment or “safe haven” asset.

LHDN To Focus On E-invoicing, Tax Base Expansion In 2025

CYBERJAYA, March 10 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) will focus on the implementation of e-invoicing, expansion of the tax base, enforcement activities, tax corporate governance, the global minimum tax, self-assessment systems for stamp duty and real property gains tax, and Labuan business activity tax this year.

PM Anwar Hails LHDN’s Performance, Optimistic About Future Revenue Growth

CYBERJAYA, March 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed optimism over the Inland Revenue Board’s (LHDN) performance, commending its achievements and the implementation of new systems that have boosted efficiency.