KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) is projected to be at 4.3 per cent, driven by the agriculture sector’s recovery, and expansion in the services, manufacturing and construction sectors, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to develop the Digital Trust and Data Security Strategy 2026-2030 and establish an independent Data Commission to safeguard digital transformation through a comprehensive national ecosystem.
SINGAPORE, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Singapore has upgraded its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 1.5 to 2.5 per cent to reflect the better-than-expected performance of the country’s economy in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025).
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, extending last week’s rally, supported by a slower-than-expected rise in stock levels and strong export performance, said palm oil trader David Ng.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil exports increased by 3.82 per cent month-on-month (m-o-m) to 1.30 million tonnes in July from 1.26 million tonnes in June, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday, tracking the decline in the US COMEX gold market ahead of the upcoming release of the July US consumer price index (CPI), scheduled tomorrow.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia (SME Bank) has empowered 5,735 entrepreneurs in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), an increase of 158 per cent against the 2,225 entrepreneurs recorded in 1H 2024.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s construction sector maintained steady growth of 12.9 per cent, with the value of work done reaching RM43.9 billion in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), following a 16.6 per cent increase in the previous quarter, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors turned net buyers in Asian markets last week, reversing the previous week’s outflow, recording an inflow of US$996 million (US$1=RM4.23), with Taiwan recording the highest purchases in the region.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened higher today.
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (KUSKOP) in collaboration with the Malaysian Franchise Association (MFA) launched an international trade mission to China starting yesterday until Aug 10.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- Qube Integrated Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a leading local business events industry player, celebrated its 20th anniversary this year since its founding in 2005 with 10 prestigious award wins at the Malaysia Business Events Awards (MBEA) 2025 held recently.
