1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Exports and imports rebounded to an all-time high in 2024 with trade amounting to RM2.88 trillion, a 9.2 per cent increase year-on-year (y-o-y), surpassing the RM2 trillion mark for four consecutive years, according to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).
1y ago
DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 20 (Bernama) -- As the Chair of ASEAN in 2025, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to amplify the 10-member bloc’s collective voice on the global stage during his attendance at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Summit 2025 in Davos.
1y ago
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar this morning, buoyed by cautious sentiment ahead of US President Donald Trump’s inauguration, an analyst said.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is the perfect gateway into Southeast Asia, especially with the participation of the United Kingdom (UK) in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) of which Malaysia is also a member.
1y ago
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade at around 4.50 against the US dollar next week as markets brace for Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan 20, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
1y ago
From D. Arul Rajoo
LONDON, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted the success of the MADANI Economy Framework, which was launched in 2023, during his lecture at the London School of Economics (LSE) today.
1y ago
From D.Arul Rajoo
LONDON, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- As chair of ASEAN in 2025, Malaysia will seek to rejuvenate key mechanisms like the ASEAN Plus Three and the East Asia Summit (EAS), both of which have been celebrated for their convening power but remain underutilised, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
1y ago
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit weakened against the US dollar at the close today on cautious market sentiment ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump as the US president on Monday, said an analyst.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Mayors, representatives, and experts from China and ASEAN countries have convened in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, to discuss urban openness and cooperation during a dialogue that began on Jan 16.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Several trends in the technology and renewable energy sectors are expected to define Malaysia’s initial public offering (IPO) market in 2025, said Moomoo Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Moomoo Malaysia).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) launched Malaysia’s first Social Exchange Pilot Programme (SEPP25) with five non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to share data, provide insights, and help develop the Social Exchange.