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Kenanga IB Maintains Malaysia's 2025 Distributive Trade Forecast At 6.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has maintained Malaysia’s distributive trade forecast at 6.5 per cent in 2025 from 5.5 per cent in 2024, driven by higher income prospects and tourism.

Malaysia's GDP Expected To Come In At 5.1 Pct In 2024 - HLIB Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to be positive with a 5.1 per cent growth year-on-year (y-o-y) in 2024, in line with advance estimate and within the Finance Ministry's (MoF) official target of between 4.8 per cent and 5.3 per cent y-o-y, said Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB Research). 

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).

MoF Dismisses 2026 Car Price Hike Reports, Says Vehicle Valuation Review Underway  

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF), together with the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) and the automotive industry, is reviewing the vehicle valuation method to ensure that tax is imposed fairly, neutrally, and consistently.

Malaysia’s Industrial Sector Set For Growth In 2025, Driven By AI And Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s industrial sector is poised to sustain its growth this year, supported by strong government initiatives, infrastructure advancements, and emerging industrial parks integrating artificial intelligence (AI), according to Knight Frank Malaysia.

Northern Solar Targets 20 Pct Revenue Growth In FY2025

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Northern Solar Holdings Bhd is targeting a 20 per cent rise in revenue growth for the financial year ending March 31 2025 (FY2025) versus RM77.97 million a year ago.

Ringgit Opens Higher vs USD On Weaker US Economic Data

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald and Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar after the United States (US) reported weaker economic data, suggesting that the case for rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and the prospects for a reduction in the Fed Fund Rate remain intact, an analyst said.

Ringgit Rises Further Against US Dollar At The Close

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated further against the US dollar today amid fears on US tariff hikes and the expectation that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) would maintain interest rates later this year, said an analyst.  

Malaysia Must Adopt Proactive Approach To Mitigate Risks As Global Trade Landscape Shifts - Economist

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must adopt a proactive approach to mitigate risks and capitalise on emerging opportunities as the global trade landscape shifts due to the import tariff hike by the United States, said an economist.

Maybank IB Raises 2025 TIV Forecast By Five Pct To 790,000 Units

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) has raised its total industry volume (TIV) forecast for this year by five per cent to 790,000 units, up from its previous estimate of 750,000 units.

US Tariffs Deadline Lifts Ringgit At Close

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit settled higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, as the rollback of the United States (US) tariffs deadline on Mexico and Canada lifted global growth sentiment, said an analyst.

Vendors Struggle With Coconut Shortage, Price Hikes Ahead Of Thaipusam

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- As Thaipusam approaches, vendors across Malaysia face significant shortages and price hikes of key festival essentials, particularly coconuts and flowers, creating challenges for vendors and devotees alike.