ASEAN Must Enhance Internal Cohesion, Diversify Partnerships Amid Global Challenges

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- ASEAN needs to enhance internal cohesion and diversify its external partnerships to face global economic headwinds, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Cautious Sentiment Weakens Ringgit Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Cautious market sentiment and a lack of local catalysts have led the ringgit to trade easier against the US dollar at the opening today. 

Ringgit Declines As US Prepares 25 Pct Tariffs On Canada, Mexico

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit weakened further against the US dollar amid mixed market sentiments following the US government’s preparations to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico in early March.

MITI Targets 5 Pct Growth In Approved Investments In 2025, Over Last Year's RM378.5 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) targets a five per cent growth in approved investments for Malaysia this year, over RM378.5 billion in 2024, which was the highest ever recorded.

MITI: ICA 1975 Review Among Steps To Boost Investor Confidence

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is taking proactive steps to strengthen investors' confidence, including reviewing the Industrial Coordination Act (ICA) 1975.

Net Purchases In Domestic Equities By Local Institutions Rise To RM194.2 Mln - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Local institutions continued to support Bursa Malaysia with net purchases totalling RM194.2 million in domestic equities last week, compared with net purchases of RM77.9 million in the week ended Feb 14.

Economic Recovery, People's Capabilities Among Factors Attracting Foreign Investors - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Rapid economic recovery and resilience, as well as the people’s capabilities to help the country progress, have become attractive factors for foreign investors to come to Malaysia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

JS-SEZ Action Plan Expected To Be Ready By Third Quarter 2025 - Economy Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The government is preparing the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Action Plan and it is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2025.

HDC Urges Halal Industry Players To Capitalise On 2025 Osaka World Expo Opportunities

PASIR SALAK, Feb 16 -- The Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) is encouraging local halal industry players to participate in the upcoming World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, to seize substantial opportunities in the global halal market.

Malaysia’s 5.1 Pct GDP Growth In 2024 Demonstrates Resilience Amid Global Uncertainties - Economist

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fourth-quarter 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5.0 per cent, leading to a full-year expansion of 5.1 per cent, reflects a strategically resilient economy leveraging domestic strengths amid global uncertainties, according to AmBank Group.

Foreign Holdings In Capital Market Remain Around 19 Pct As Of January 2025 - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Foreign holdings in Malaysia’s capital market are currently at 19.4 per cent as at January 2025, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia Can Increase Foreign Investor Appeal Despite US Policy Challenge -- MIDA

BANGI, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Despite facing geopolitical challenges, Malaysia can still attract more foreign investments, especially from companies in countries affected by US trade policies, according to the Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA).