Malaysia Posts RM16.7 Bln Surplus In Current Account Balance In 1Q 2025  -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s current account balance (CAB) recorded a RM16.7 billion surplus in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), equivalent to 3.4 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP), supported by net exports of goods and a smaller deficit in the secondary income account, said Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

Keyfield Signs MoU With Indonesian Party To Explore Marine Services Collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Keyfield International Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary, Keyfield Offshore Sdn Bhd, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PT Elnusa Trans Samudera (ETSA) to explore and pursue marine services opportunities, primarily in the oil and gas sector and related industries across Indonesia.

Govt Will Consider Current Economic Conditions For Any Targeted RON95 Subsidy Implementation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The government will take into account the current economic situation when deciding on the implementation of the RON95 targeted subsidy, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

Malaysia Giat Runding Tarif Timbal Balik Dengan AS, Sokong Industri Tempatan

KUALA LUMPUR, 5 Mei (Bernama) -- Kerajaan sedang giat melaksanakan rundingan tarif timbal balik bersama Amerika Syarikat (AS) sambil terus memberi sokongan padu kepada industri tempatan dan meneroka pasaran eksport baharu.

Economists Lower Malaysia's GDP Growth Forecast To 4.5 Pct, Remain Confident In Economy's Resilience

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Economists revised downwards Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.5 per cent due to the debilitating tariffs implemented by the United States (US), but remained confident in the economy’s resilience.

US Agrees To Further Talks On Tariff Imposed On Imports From Malaysia -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) government has agreed to further talks with Malaysia on the surprise US reciprocal tariff imposed on imports from the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

MN Holdings JV Bags RM49.99 Mln Sub-contract From Gamuda Engineering

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- MN Holdings Bhd’s (MNHB) unit, Mutu Nusantara Sdn Bhd and its joint venture partner, Protech Builders Sdn Bhd, have secured a sub-contract worth RM49.99 million from Gamuda Engineering Sdn Bhd for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing fit-out works of a data centre.

MITI Appoints Deputy Sec-Gen As Chief Negotiator For US Tariff Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has appointed its deputy secretary-general (trade) Mastura Ahmad Mustafa, one of its most experienced senior civil servants, as Malaysia’s chief negotiator for the upcoming formal tariff negotiations with the United States (US).

TM's SEA-ME-WE6, Data Centre Expansion To Positively Contribute Long-term Growth -- RHB Investment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (IB) expects the commissioning of Telekom Malaysia Bhd’s (TM) Southeast Asia - Middle East - Western Europe 6 (SEA-ME-WE6) undersea cable by mid-2026 and its data centre (DC) expansion will positively contribute to its long-term growth.

Manufacturing Sector Powers Kelantan’s Economic Progress As ECERDC Spurs RM1.21 Bln In Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Kelantan’s transformation into an emerging industrial hub continues to gain momentum as the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) secures RM1.21 billion in realised investments, driven primarily by the manufacturing sector.

Tariffs: MITI Committed To Finding Best Solution For Malaysia -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is committed to seeking the best solution regarding retaliatory tariffs for mutual benefit, said its Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, who is currently in Washington, United States of America (US).

Anwar Confirms Special Parliament Session On May 5 To Discuss US Tariff Issue

PUTRAJAYA, April 22 (Bernama) -- A special sitting will be held at the Dewan Rakyat on May 5 to discuss the issue of the United States' retaliatory tariffs imposed on Malaysia.