KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd has revised Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) from 4.6 per cent previously, below the official 4.5-5.5 per cent estimate.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The gas explosion incident at Putra Heights, which destroyed scores of homes, serves as a stark reminder for homeowners to seriously consider insuring their houses as well as the contents inside their homes to mitigate losses from such unforeseen calamities.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- In the calculus of international trade, perception is power. Nowhere is this more evident than in the way the United States (US) calculates and presents its trade deficit.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar at the close today following the announcement of a lower-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth estimate for Malaysia for the first quarter (1Q) of 2025, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is forecast to grow by 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) based on advance estimates, easing from a five per cent expansion in the previous quarter, backed by domestic activities and steady demand, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
ALOR SETAR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Aman Seterra Sanctuary, which is expected to begin construction in Kuala Temoyong, Langkawi next year, is set to become the world’s first Islamic-inspired International Retirement Village.
PUTRAJAYA, April 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated that China remains Malaysia's most significant trading partner, more so with the global trading system being thrown into disarray and market access being weaponised following the imposition of debilitating tariffs on 168 countries including both Malaysia and China.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should strengthen its diplomatic ties with key partners such as the United States (US), particularly in business, investment, and security, to ensure sustainable economic growth and maintain fair and balanced trade.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended higher today, supported by ongoing concerns over raw material supply shortage due to weather conditions and wintering in major natural rubber (NR) producing countries, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's natural rubber (NR) production rose by 18.7 per cent to 36,005 tonnes in February 2025, up from 30,342 tonnes in January 2025, according to the Department of Statistics, Malaysia (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd is maintaining its forecast of retail sales growth of 4.6 per cent in 2025, down from the 5.5 per cent expansion recorded in 2024.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing sector sales value improved 4.7 per cent to RM153.1 billion in February 2025 (January 2025: 3.5 per cent), according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
