Why Conserving Our Sea Resources Is Part Of Our Merdeka Story

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) – “What is the meaning of independence if our seas – the lifeblood of Malaysia as a maritime nation – are destroyed and can no longer be restored?”

Natural Rubber Production Up 36.7 Pct In July - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Natural rubber (NR) production increased by 36.7 per cent in July 2025 to 35,884 tonnes compared with 26,249 tonnes in June 2025, according to the Statistics Department (DOSM). 

CPO Futures End Higher On Expectations Of Strong Palm Oil Demand

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Thursday, supported by expectations of strong demand for palm oil ahead of the festive season next month.

Kenanga IB Holds Malaysia's 2025 Manufacturing Growth Forecast At 3.9 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) is maintaining its 2025 manufacturing growth forecast for Malaysia at 3.9 per cent, down from 4.3 per cent last year, citing a cautious outlook for external trade.

Malaysia Among Top ASEAN Destinations For European Investors – EU-ABC Survey

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has emerged as one of the four most attractive ASEAN markets for European businesses, alongside Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand, according to the EU-ASEAN Business Sentiment Survey released today.

ASEAN Must Diversify As China’s Growth Slows, Says Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s significant dependency on exports, especially in Malaysia and Singapore, presents challenges as China’s economic slowdown begins to impact regional growth prospects, said an economist.

11.8 Mln Cross-Border QR Transactions Recorded In 1H 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysians travelling abroad and foreign visitors in Malaysia during the first half (1H) of 2025 made 11.8 million cross-border QR payment transactions worth RM967 million.

CPO Futures End Higher On Bargain Buying, Stronger Global Veg Oil Prices

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Thursday, supported by bargain buying and strength in global vegetable oil markets, said Mumbai-based Sunvin Group commodity research head Anilkumar Bagani.

Malaysia’s Air Passenger Traffic Hits 9.3 Mln In July, Nearing Pre-pandemic Levels — CAAM

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aviation sector is on track for full recovery, with monthly passenger traffic reaching 9.3 million in July 2025, up 3.9 per cent month-on-month (MoM) and 5.3 per cent year-on-year (YoY) compared with July 2024, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM).

O&G, Energy Sectors Remain Vital Amid Green Energy Transition -- Informa

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Although green transitions are accelerating worldwide, the oil and gas (O&G) and energy sectors have continued to play a vital role, said Informa Markets Malaysia Sdn Bhd chairman Tan Sri Rahman Abdul Mamat.

Gold Futures Hit Record High On Rate Cut Bets

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed on a record high, breaking above the US$3,500 mark on expectations of a United States (US) interest rate cut and renewed concerns over the Federal Reserve’s independence.

Asia Will Retain Leadership In Chip Manufacturing Next Five Years - Moody's Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Asia will retain its leadership in chip manufacturing over the next five years, supported by cost advantages, established ecosystems and deep technical expertise, said Moody’s Ratings today.