| LATEST NEWS | Japan quake magnitude revised to 7.5; tsunami observed off Iwate and Aomori in the Pacific, Kyodo reported | A powerful 7.4-magnitude quake struck off northeast and northern Japan on Monday, with a tsunami warning issued, media reported | Government considering exemption of import duty and sales tax for re-importation of Malaysian-made goods affected by West Asia conflict until Dec 31, 2026 -- MOF | The govt has announced an additional 12-month transition period for the implementation of e-invoicing Phase 4 until Dec 31, 2027, for businesses with annual sales of RM1 million to RM5 million | PM Anwar has announced RM5 bln in guarantees under SJPP to support MSMEs affected by West Asia conflict | |
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Ratings has revised its outlook on Malaysia’s A3-rated power sector to positive from stable, citing the implementation of a new tariff mechanism that enables more timely and effective fuel cost adjustments.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has shown positive, resilient economic growth this year, reflected in a stronger-than-expected performance in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025), the World Bank said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Chin Hin Group Property Bhd (CHGP), through its subsidiary Chin Hin Property (KL) Sdn Bhd (CHPKL), has acquired two parcels of 99-year leasehold land in Taman Puncak Jalil, Selangor, for RM91 million to undertake a landed residential development.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Johor expects to maintain its strong economic trajectory this year, with a gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6.4 per cent -- matching last year’s performance -- while growth for 2026 is anticipated to range between 4.8 and 6.8 per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- AM Best’s benchmarking analysis of its rated Asia-Pacific (APAC) insurance companies shows that while mature markets continue to anchor rating strength and capital adequacy, emerging markets have maintained growth and profitability despite greater volatility, reinforcing the region’s overall structural resilience.
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Penang is steering towards robust expansion in its cruise tourism sector, with passenger numbers projected to rise by 47 per cent in 2026, driven by expanded homeporting, strengthened regional itineraries and intensified destination marketing.
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NAIROBI, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Kenya have agreed to elevate their long-standing bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, marking a historic milestone in the two nations’ 60-year diplomatic ties.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Port Klang has officially secured its place among the world’s Top 10 container ports in the Lloyds List of the World’s Top 100 Ports 2025, with the historic milestone being reached with the handling of 14.64 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2024.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Aquawalk Group Bhd opened at 30 sen in its ACE Market debut on Bursa Malaysia today, one sen below its initial public offering (IPO) price of 31 sen, with 26.49 million shares traded.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Any trade agreement signed with any country will not affect Malaysia’s sincere and enduring relationship with Beijing, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must address the immediate fallout from the rise in tariffs by defining the rules of origin more clearly, closing transhipment loopholes, and developing trade diversion safeguards, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s neutrality offers a rare, viable platform for trade, technology collaboration and investment with all major economic players, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
