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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has coordinated efforts to develop the capabilities of approximately 300,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to successfully generate RM867 million in export sales through e-commerce platforms from 2021 to 2024.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower for the second consecutive day on Thursday, dragged down by weakness in selected Petronas-related, telco and banking heavyweights, reflecting the cautious sentiment that continues to weigh on regional markets.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Thursday, supported by an uptrend in regional rubber futures markets and persistent concerns over a natural rubber supply shortage, said a dealer.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on automotive, semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports will be a challenge for Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower, in line with regional peers on caution over US tariffs.
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Johor State Government is currently drafting a masterplan for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pulled back from yesterday’s modest gains to close slightly lower on Wednesday, with weakness observed in more than half of the key index components, as investor sentiment remained uncertain ahead of the release of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes later tonight.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Wednesday, influenced by a downtrend in regional rubber futures markets and the strengthening of the ringgit against the United States (US) dollar, said a dealer.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower due to continuous selling in selected heavyweights and small-cap stocks amid mixed sentiment among regional peers.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The opening of the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor (IMFC-J) represents a significant milestone in streamlining investment processes for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to face challenges in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres due to the recent restrictions by the United States (US) on AI chip exports, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.
SUBANG JAYA, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The logistics sector must take advantage of government support, such as the income tax exemption for smart logistics complexes, to further uplift the sector and encourage the adoption of Industry 4.0 technology, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
