MITI Has Not Appointed New Chairman For HDC

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) --  The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has yet to appoint a new chairman for Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) following the end of former chairman Khairul Azwan Harun’s contract.

Malaysia-China Trade Hits RM161.98 Bln From January-April 2025 -- MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- China has remained Malaysia’s largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, with trade reaching RM161.98 billion (US$36.47 billion) from January to April 2025, driven by electrical and electronics (E&E) exports.

MITI Studying Proposal To Merge HDC And MATRADE - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The  Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) is studying the merger of the Halal Development Corporation (HDC) and the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

MITI To Unveil New Incentives To Boost Malaysia's Semiconductor Industry - Tengku Zafrul

SINGAPORE, May 21 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is creating targeted incentives aimed at further boosting the growth of the local semiconductor industry, said its Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Nine Malaysian Companies To Participate In SEMICON SEA 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Nine Malaysian companies will participate in SEMICON Southeast Asia (SEA) 2025, the region’s premier platform for the global electronics and semiconductor industry.

Affin Bank 1Q Net Profit Rises To RM124.09 Mln, Revenue Jumps To RM543.93 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) rose to RM124.09 million and revenue jumped to RM543.93 million compared with the same quarter last year.

SEACare 2025 Generates RM1.1 Bln Potential Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The 25th Southeast Asian Healthcare and Pharma Show (SEACare 2025) has generated over RM1.1 billion in potential sales and aims to achieve a potential sales target of RM1.5 billion in its next edition.

US-China Tariff Development Positive For Malaysian Equity Market - CIMB Securities 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The United States (US)-China agreement to temporarily reduce tariff is broadly positive for the local equity market, as it reduces the risk of a US and global recession and leads to higher net foreign inflows, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. 

MATRADE Expanding Emerging Market Export Presence With RM50 Mln Boost

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is expanding Malaysia’s export presence in emerging markets, following the government’s RM50 million allocation for its global trade diversification strategy.

Zahid: NGCC Underscores Malaysia’s Commitment To Global Competitiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The establishment of the National Geo-Economic Command Centre (NGCC) clearly demonstrates the government's commitment to safeguarding national interests and ensuring that Malaysia remains competitive on the global stage.

Malaysian SMEs Still Lagging Behind In Digitalisation Journey – Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Most Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are still trailing behind larger enterprises in their digitalisation journey, said Digital Minister, Gobind Singh Deo.

Malaysia Will Continue To Focus On New Markets, Allocate Funds To Explore New Markets -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to focus on new markets while exploring non-traditional markets to ensure the country’s economic and trade interests remain strong, said Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.