Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Mirroring Regional Peers

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today tracking the weaker regional market performance.

OPR Decision Expected, Current Policy Stance Supports Economic Growth - MIDF, RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent during the March 2025 monetary policy meeting is broadly expected, emphasising the current conducive policy stance to sustain economic growth.

Economic And Labour Market Reforms Strengthen Country's Foundations - Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) --  The government is confident that efforts to reform the economy and labour market will strengthen the country’s economic foundations and ensure a dynamic, inclusive, and competitive labour market, according to the Ministry of Economy.

Agrobank's Hijrah Asnaf Programme Helps B40 Group Improve Livelihoods

KOTA BHARU, March 6 (Bernama) -- As part of efforts to eradicate poverty, Agrobank, through its Hijrah Asnaf programme, is providing opportunities for the asnaf and B40 groups to enhance their standard of living by venturing into agro-based industries and downstream agriculture and aquaculture products.  

Malaysia's Feb PMI Rises To 49.7, Highest Since Last August – S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 49.7 in February 2025, the highest reading since last August, S&P Global said.  

Press Metal, Bintulu Development Authority Ink MoU On Solar Frame Extrusion Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bintulu Development Authority for a proposed joint venture (JV) related to a solar frame extrusions facility to be located in Bintulu, Sarawak.

Mah Sing's Net Profit Rises To RM240.75 Mln In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Mah Sing Group Bhd's net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) rose to RM240.75 million from RM215.29 million recorded in FY2023, demonstrating the resilient demand for its affordably priced and strategically located developments.

Sarawak Refining Its Investment And Entrepreneurship Policies -- Awang Tengah

KUCHING, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Sarawak’s Ministry of International Trade, Industry, and Investment of Sarawak (Mintred) is finetuning and enhancing the state’s investment and entrepreneurship policies.

Paris Baguette Goes Big In Malaysia With New Halal Bakery Factory

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- SPC Group’s newly established halal-certified food hub in Johor is set to play a pivotal role in the company’s global expansion while reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a key player in the international halal food industry.

Possible US-China Trade Deal Boosts Ringgit To A Near 2-week High

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rose on Thursday, bolstered by indications from United States President Donald Trump regarding a potential trade deal with China.

E-Invoice Exemption Benefits Over 700,000 Small Traders - Amir Hamzah Azizan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The government has granted an exemption of the e-invoice issuance to small traders with annual sales below RM150,000, benefitting over 700,000 small traders such as hawkers as they no longer need to issue e-invoices, said Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan.

MDEC To Push For 25.5 Pct Digital Economy Contribution To Malaysia's GDP By End-2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) will support Malaysia to achieve or surpass the 25.5 per cent digital economy contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of 2025, said its chief executive officer (CEO) Anuar Fariz Fadzil.