Malaysia's IPI Slows To 4.2 Pct Y-O-Y In July 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's Industrial Production Index (IPI) growth slowed down to 4.2 per cent year-on-year in July 2025 from 5.8 per cent in July 2024.

Malaysia's July Manufacturing Sales 3.5 Pct Higher At RM162.5 Bln - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing sector sales value rose 3.5 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM162.5 billion in July 2025, according to the Department of Statistics, Malaysia (DOSM).

13MP: Five High-impact Projects Place Perak Strategically, Globally - MB

IPOH, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Five high-impact projects identified for Perak under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) are not merely physical developments but strategic initiatives set to reshape the state’s economy.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weak Export Pace Concerns

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, impacted by concerns over weak export pace after the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) reported softer export performance for August.

Low OPR Reduces Borrowing Costs, Helps People Own Homes - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The lower Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) is expected to support homeownership affordability through reduced debt servicing costs, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

MBSB IB Revises 2025 MGS Yield Forecast To 3.40 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) has revised its 2025 projection for the 10-year Malaysian Government Securities (MGS) yield to end the year at around 3.40 per cent, following the recent overnight policy rate (OPR) cut.

Malaysia's CPO Output Up 2.35 Pct In August, Palm Oil Exports Slips 0.29 Pct - MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s crude palm oil (CPO) production increased by 2.35 per cent month-on-month (m-o-m) to 1.86 million tonnes in August from 1.81 million tonnes in July, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

SST Expanded, Low-value Goods Tax Retained To Ensure Stable Revenue, Fair Competition - Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The government has taken steps to ensure national revenue remains stable by expanding the scope of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) and retaining the low-value goods tax (LVGT) to ensure fair competition, according to Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Ringgit Seen At 4.08 By End-2025 On Reforms, Stability - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is projected to strengthen to 4.08 against the US dollar by year end, underpinned by Malaysia’s macroeconomic stability, ongoing reforms and investor rotation out of US assets, Kenanga Investment Bank (IB) Bhd said.

Economy Remains Strong As OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR). 

Malaysian Firms Secure RM125 Mln Sales In Africa Mission

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysian companies booked sales worth more than RM125 million, including RM13.6 million in confirmed transactions, during the Export Acceleration Mission (EAM) to South Africa and Kenya from Sept 1-5, 2025.

Potential Investments Of RM450 Mln In E&E And Machinery Sector From Netherlands - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry (MITI) has secured RM450 million in potential investments in electrical and electronics (E&E) and machinery sectors from its recent Trade and Investment Mission to the Netherlands.