Malaysia To Strengthen Trade Linkages With Cambodia Via MATRADE-Led Mission

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia plans to strengthen its trade engagement with Cambodia, one of ASEAN’s fastest-growing economies, through an export acceleration mission there from Nov 25 to 27. 

Malaysia To Champion Islamic Fintech, Climate-oriented Sukuk By 2040 -- DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aspires to be the global benchmark for regulation, innovation and Islamic environmental, social and governance (ESG) as well as a centre of excellence for Islamic fintech (financial technology) and climate-oriented sukuk by 2040, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Africa’s Rapid Growth A Hedge For Malaysia Against Geopolitical Uncertainties -- Academician

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The African continent’s rapid economic growth presents export opportunities for Malaysia to reduce reliance on traditional partners and possibly hedge itself against geopolitical uncertainties, University of Nottingham Malaysia assistant professor of business economics Dr Tan Chee Meng said.

ASEAN's Neutrality Offers Viable Platform For Trade, Investment With Major Economies -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s neutrality offers a rare, viable platform for trade, technology collaboration and investment with all major economic players, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia Attracts RM285.2 Bln Approved Investments In 9M 2025 -- MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has attracted RM285.2 billion in approved investments from January to September 2025 (9M 2025), a 13.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase against the same period in 2024.

Ringgit Eases Slightly Against Greenback, Rises Vs Other Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly easier against the US dollar this morning, reflecting a technical correction after its recent gains.

Sovereignty, Policy Autonomy, National Interests Remain Fully Protected Under ART - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has reiterated that Malaysia’s sovereignty, policy autonomy and national interests remain fully protected under the Malaysia-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART).

AAX’s Maiden Istanbul Flight Sees Strong Two-way Demand

From Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

ISTANBUL (TURKIYE), Nov 17 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X’s (AAX) inaugural flight to Istanbul, Turkiye, recorded strong demand in both directions, with the outbound Kuala Lumpur flight operating at 81 per cent capacity and the return flight nearly 89 per cent full.

Ringgit Ends Lower As Fed Signals Steady Rates

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit declined against the US dollar today as expectations for a United States interest rate cut in December have diminished.

Soft And Hardware Needed To Future-ready Energy System -- TNB

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- A secure, future-ready energy system is not just about physical infrastructure; intelligence, connectivity and the people who power it are equally important, Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s chief information officer Azlan Ahmad said.

SBC Medical Partners BLEZ To Bring Japanese-Quality Aesthetic Medicine To Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Inc has entered a consulting agreement with Thailand-based BLEZ ASIA Co Ltd as part of its strategy to expand into the rapidly growing Thai aesthetic medicine market.

Malaysia Needs Homegrown MNCs In Service, Manufacturing Sectors -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to grow its own multinational companies (MNCs) in the services and manufacturing sectors, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Minister Liew Chin Tong.