MIDF Sees Malaysia's Fourth Quarter GDP Growth At 4.8 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd sees Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q 2024) at 4.8 per cent, similar to the government’s advance estimate.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Uptrend

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, supported by the uptrend in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Malaysia's Natural Rubber Production Fell 5.1 Pct In December 2024 To 38,299 Tonnes -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production fell 5.1 per cent to 38,299 tonnes in December 2024, compared to 40,341 tonnes in November 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Services Sector Revenue Up 6.3 Pct To Record High Of RM2.4 Trillion In 2024 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s services sector revenue surged 6.3 per cent to a new high RM2.4 trillion in 2024 compared with RM2.3 trillion in the previous year, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Marginally Lower On Concerns Over Trump's Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Gains in Axiata, Tenaga Nasional, and Maybank helped Bursa Malaysia’s main index pare earlier losses, ending marginally lower amid the ongoing concerns about US inflation and President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff threat.

Labour Demand Up 70.4 Pct, Unemployment Rate Down 3.3 Pct In 2024 - DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The labour force participation rate (LFPR) in 2024 increased to 70.4 per cent compared to 70 per cent the previous year, according to Labour Force Statistics, Malaysia, December and fourth quarter 2024.

Tax Reforms Will Help Reduce Inequality In Malaysia -- World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs tax reforms to raise additional revenues for reducing inequality, according to the World Bank.

Beefing Up Smallholders, Higher-yielding Trees critical for Rubber Industry’s Growth - Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive and systematic approach to re-organise smallholder rubber farmers into a federation, coupled with replanting of higher-yielding rubber tree varieties, will be critical for Malaysia to reclaim its position as the world’s leading rubber producer.

Malaysia’s Export And Import Prices Higher In December 2024, Says DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s export prices rose by 1.1 per cent to 150.7 points in December 2024, compared to 149.1 points in the previous month, while import prices increased by 0.9 per cent to 128.0 points, driven by oil-based commodities and mineral fuels, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia's PPI Rises 0.5 Pct Year-on-Year In December 2024 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's Producer Price Index (PPI) rose marginally by 0.5 per cent year-on-year in December 2024, compared to a 0.4 per cent decline in the previous month, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Penang Remains Top Exporter In December 2024 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Penang remained Malaysia’s top exporter in December 2024, accounting for 38 per cent of the country’s total exports, according to the latest Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) data.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against US Dollar Supported By Decline In Malaysia's Inflation

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by data showing a decline in Malaysia’s inflation rate, said an economist.