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Malaysia’s e-Commerce Revenue Hits RM937.5 Bln In 9M2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s e-commerce revenue from January to September 2025 (9M2025) rose by 1.9 per cent year-on-year to RM937.5 billion, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Ringgit Opens Firmer Against US Dollar, Revisits 4.12 Level

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar as expectations of a US interest rate cut in December build, putting pressure on the greenback, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Easier In Consolidation Mode

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower in consolidation mode as investors continued to seek value on small-cap stocks amid cautious sentiment, despite mostly upbeat regional market performance, a dealer said.

Dubai Eyes Fintech, Islamic Finance As Growth Opportunities For Malaysian Companies

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) — The United Arab Emirates (UAE), particularly Dubai, sees financial technology (fintech) and Islamic finance as emerging priority sectors and is encouraging Malaysian companies to tap into these opportunities.

Malaysia Leads Region As Fastest-Growing Digital Economy, Set To Hit US$39 Bln GMV In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is now the fastest-growing digital economy in Southeast Asia (SEA), with an increase of 19 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), and on track to reach gross merchandise value (GMV) of US$39 billion (US$1=RM4.13) this year. 

Removing Tariff On Kenyan Beef Aimed At Lowering Cost For Consumers - PM Anwar

By M. Saraswathi

NAIROBI, Nov 25 (Bernama) — The announcement to remove tariff on beef imports from Kenya is aimed at reducing the cost for Malaysian consumers, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

MoneyHero, InsureMO Partner To Boost Digital Insurance In Philippines

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- MoneyHero Limited, a tech- and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered personal finance platform and digital insurance brokerage in Greater Southeast Asia, has entered a strategic partnership with InsureMO to expand digital insurance offerings in the Philippines through its local brand, Moneymax.

Malaysia-Guangxi Bilateral Trade 26 Pct Higher To Over US$2.05 Bln In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The bilateral import and export trade between Malaysia and Guangxi, an autonomous region in southern China, has increase by 26 per cent to over US$2.05 billion (US$1=RM4.1370) last year, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Regains Ground To End Marginally Higher

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index reversed earlier losses to close marginally higher on Monday, tracking positive movement on most regional markets amid renewed optimism on potential United States (US) interest rate cut.

S&P Raises 2026 GDP Forecast For Asia-Pacific To 4.3 Pct, For Malaysia To 4.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings has lifted its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Asia-Pacific to 4.3 per cent from 4.0 per cent, with the Malaysian economy now projected to grow at a faster pace of 4.5 per cent.

S&P Raises 2026 GDP Forecast For Asia-Pacific To 4.3 Pct, For Malaysia To 4.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings has lifted its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Asia-Pacific to 4.3 per cent from 4.0 per cent, with the Malaysian economy now projected to grow at a faster pace of 4.5 per cent.

Core HVGT Principles Retained In Updated Tax Framework

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Although the High-Value Goods Tax (HVGT) was not implemented, its core principles have been reviewed and incorporated into improvements to existing tax laws through the revised sales tax rates and the expansion of the service tax (SST) scope.