Malaysia’s GDP Growth Could Rebound To 4.6 Pct if US Tariffs Lifted - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth could rebound to the earlier projection of 4.6 per cent from 4.0 per cent for 2025 if the sweeping US tariffs were removed, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar, Court Pauses Block On Trump-era Tariffs

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar today, boosted by improved investor confidence in emerging market currencies after a US court temporarily halted a decision to block most Trump-era import tariffs, an analyst said.

CIMA Offers RM590,000 Grant To Advance Eco-friendly Marine Concrete Research

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Cement Industries of Malaysia Bhd (CIMA) has allocated a grant of RM590,000 to advance research on eco-friendly marine concrete solutions.

Astral Asia's Unit Obtains Iron Ore Mining Rights On 40.47 Hectare Land In Pahang

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Astral Asia Bhd's (AAB) wholly-owned subsidiary, Astral Chem Sdn Bhd (AC) has been granted iron ore mining rights from AAB's 65 per cent subsidiary, Astral Asia Plantation Sdn Bhd (AAP). 

AC Obtains Iron Ore Mining Rights On 40.47 Hectare Land In Pahang

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Astral Asia Bhd's (AAB) wholly-owned subsidiary, Astral Chem Sdn Bhd (AC) has been granted iron ore mining rights from AAB's 65 per cent subsidiary, Astral Asia Plantation Sdn Bhd (AAP). 

Saudi Arabia Expands Foreign Market Access With Offshore Securities Licence

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Over the past decade, Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) has steadily opened its financial markets to global investors, attracting foreign holdings of nearly 423 billion Saudi riyals by the end of 2024. (100 Saudi riyals = RM112.50)

Malaysia's Fiscal Consolidation Remains On Track With Lower 1Q Deficit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s fiscal deficit decreased to RM21.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), compared to RM26.4 billion in the same period last year, indicating that fiscal consolidation remains on the right track.

Pharmaniaga Gets Three Months Extension To Implement Regularisation Plan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd (Bursa Securities) today granted Pharmaniaga Bhd a three-month extension up to Aug 29, 2025 to implement its Regularisation Plan.

ASEAN Summit Key To Timor-Leste's Full Membership Roadmap, Oman's Exploration Of Cooperation

By Amanina Mohamad Yusof and Mohd Ashraf Shafiq Mazlan

SEPANG, May 22 (Bernama) -- As the ASEAN Summit set to begin next Monday, Timor-Leste has expressed its appreciation for the opportunity to learn and deepen its integration into the regional bloc, describing the upcoming summit as a vital platform to deepen its understanding of ASEAN processes and fulfil its ASEAN membership roadmap.

Manulife Launches New Medical Plan Giving Full Healthcare Coverage

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Life insurer Manulife Insurance Bhd has introduced a new medical plan, Manulife Health Saver Enrich (MHSE), aimed at providing end-to-end healthcare coverage from prevention to recovery.

Penang Actively Conducting Investment, Trade Missions To Reduce Impact Of US Tariffs

GEORGE TOWN, May 19 (Bernama) -- Penang, through its state investment agency InvestPenang, is actively conducting investment and trade missions to foreign countries to reduce the impact of the United States (US) tariff hike on the state's economy.

Yin’s Sourdough, A Story Of Daughter’s Love And Perseverance

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- From a decade-long career in pharmaceutical sales to kneading dough in a small shop in Balik Pulau, Penang, 48-year-old Chan Su Yin’s journey as the founder of Yin’s Sourdough Bakery & Cafe is a story of transformation, purpose and perseverance.