Bursa Malaysia Remains In The Red At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in the red at midday, weighed down by continuous selling in selected heavyweights, led by financial services and utilities sectors. 

Manufacturing Capacity Utilisation Hits 82.4 Pct In 3Q 2024 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing industry achieved capacity utilisation of 82.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024), an increase of 3.0 percentage points from the same quarter the previous year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

MATRADE, EXIM Bank Ink MoU To Boost Trade Promotion

From Zarul Effendi Razali

DUBAI, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening trade promotion collaboration on the basis of equality and mutual benefit.

Global Tech Upcycle, Front-loading Activities To Support Malaysia's Trade Performance In 4Q 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The global tech upcycle and front-loading activities will likely support Malaysia's trade performance in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q 2024), said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Callabio Manufacturing Expects To Achieve Over RM50 Mln Sales Potential Through INSP At MIHAS@Dubai

By Zarul Effendi Razali

DUBAI, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Callabio Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, a “coffee syrup” manufacturing company based in Malaysia, expects potential sales of more than RM50 million through the International Sourcing Programme (INSP) taking place at the MIHAS@Dubai 2024 exhibition.

Brazil At Sweet Spot For Malaysian Semiconductor Industry To De-risk Supply Chain - Tengku Zafrul

From M. Saraswathi

RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The largest South American country Brazil is strategically located for Malaysian semiconductor industry’s “Plus One” strategy to de-risk their supply chain resiliency.

CPO Futures Close Higher, Tracking Soybean Oil Prices On CBOT

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday, tracking stronger soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), said Palm oil dealer David Ng.

MIHAS@Dubai 2024 Capable Of Surpassing RM1 Bln Initial Export Sales Target -- DPM

DUBAI, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The 2024 Malaysia International Halal Showcase expo in Dubai (MIHAS@ Dubai 2024) can exceed the initial export sales target of RM1 billion, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Trump’s Economic Policies Can Add RM19.7 Bln To Malaysia's GDP - Juwai IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Donald Trump’s upcoming economic policies are expected to significantly impact Malaysia’s economy, with projections indicating that they could contribute RM19.7 billion to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).

Anwar’s Visit Sparks Special Malaysia-Brazil Collaboration

RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s inaugural official visit to Brazil has paved the way for new economic opportunities for Malaysia, especially in the semiconductor industry.

Malaysia Spends RM150 Mln On Vietnamese Rubber To Meet Rising Industry Demand

By Vijian Paramasivam

PHNOM PENH, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia procured 24,800 tonnes of Vietnamese rubber worth US$35.2 million (RM150 million) from January to October 2024 to meet the rising needs of the country’s diversifying rubber industry. 

Malaysia's Total Trade Up 2.1 Pct To RM244.3 Bln In October - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's total trade increased 2.1 per cent to RM244.3 billion in October 2024, up from RM239.3 billion a year earlier, driven by growth in both exports and imports, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.