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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -Malaysia’s approved investments in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) underscored the country’s economic resilience and continued attractiveness as an investment destination, despite ongoing global uncertainties, economists said.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Taiwan was Malaysia’s fourth-largest trading partner in 2024, with trade valued at RM176.10 billion, representing a 38.5 per cent growth from the previous year, according to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Taiwan and Malaysia’s industries are highly complementary, with Taiwan's strengths, namely in semiconductors and information and communication technology (ICT), aligning well with Malaysia's focus on high-tech development, sustainability, and digitalisation.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must be prepared to negotiate the next wave of potential American tariffs targeting key strategic sectors and products such as semiconductors, technology products and pharmaceuticals, rather than focusing solely on negotiating reciprocal tariffs reductions currently with the US.
By Vikneswaran Raman
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) — Malaysia has set its sights on expanding trade with the oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries after signing a joint statement to initiate negotiations on a Malaysia-GCC Free Trade Agreement (MGFTA) today.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to maintain its growth trajectory, albeit at a more moderate pace, supported by solid economic fundamentals, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz today confirmed a Bernama report that Malaysia and oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries will sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) soon.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The presence of four major Malaysian banks in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) reflects strong investor confidence in the country’s political stability and attractive policies, particularly the way the central bank manages its financial institutions, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
PUTRAJAYA, May 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia is prioritising domestic economic reforms before expanding partnerships through ASEAN, key regional players such as China, India and Pakistan, and strengthening ties with the European Union (EU) to address the impact of the United States’ (US) tariff policy changes.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Finland aims to deepen economic ties with Malaysia, focusing on the circular economy, smart and sustainable energy solutions, digitalisation, and semiconductors to boost trade and investment in the region.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Nearfield Instruments, a leader in advanced semiconductor metrology, has entered a multi-year research collaboration with Singapore’s A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (A*STAR IME) to drive innovation in semiconductor metrology technologies.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- CT Group was among a select group of private enterprises invited to participate in a special exhibition held at the National Assembly Building, Hanoi, aimed at implementing Vietnam’s Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private economic development.
