Weaker Sales Seen For Malaysian Auto Sector In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian automotive sector is expected to see weaker sales in 2025.

RAM Ratings Maintains Stable Outlook On Malaysian Banking Sector For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) has maintained a stable outlook on the Malaysian banking sector in 2025 despite external pressure.

Malaysia's Ogse Players Must Tap Energy Transition Expertise To Reach Consumer Markets -- Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Local oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) players must leverage energy transition expertise to reach downstream consumer markets, said Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

13MP To Continue Integrated Policy, Focus On HGHV Industries - Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy will ensure that an integrated and appropriate policy focusing on high-growth and high-value (HGHV) industries continues in the preparation of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to boost the economy towards a higher and more complex value chain.

INSKEN Aims To Train 17,552 Entrepreneurs Through 13 Programmes This Year - Ramanan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Institut Keusahawanan Negara Berhad (INSKEN) aims to train and mentor 17,552 entrepreneurs through 13 programmes this year to enhance their competitiveness.

I-BAP Grants Worth RM2.96 Mln Provided To 48 Indian-owned Enterprises

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (KUSKOP), through SME Corporation Malaysia, has channeled grants totalling RM2.96 million to 48 small Indian-owned enterprises under the Business Accelerator Programme for Indian Small Businesss (I-BAP) to date.

Canada Ramping Up Efforts To Expand Trade And Investment, Including With Malaysia -- Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Canada is intensifying its efforts to broaden its trade and investment footprint, including strengthening ties with Malaysia and seeking to penetrate new markets, said High Commissioner of Canada to Malaysia Jodi Robinson.

Jewellery Makers Continue To Shine Despite Soaring Gold Prices

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's jewellery sector remains resilient, with robust demand continuing despite rising gold prices, largely fuelled by deep-rooted cultural appreciation for gold as both a symbol of wealth and a trusted investment or “safe haven” asset.

US Tariff War Continues To Impact Asian Equities With Net Outflows Of US$6.73 Bln - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors maintained a bearish stance on Asian equities, continuing to net sell for the third consecutive week, with a significant outflow totaling US$6.73 billion (US$1=RM4.43), except for the Philippines, while local investors helped Bursa Malaysia to cushion the impact of the broader market outflows.

Malaysia Mission Calls On WTO To Play Crucial Role Amid Global Trade War

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the WTO has called on the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to play a crucial role and “show its ability and readiness” to address global trade challenges, such as “unilateral actions by certain countries that lead to (a) trade war.”

CIMB Islamic To Introduce Enhanced Islamic Wealth Management Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd will introduce enhanced Islamic wealth management solutions tailored to the customer needs and designed to go beyond financial growth in the coming months. 

Pulau Indah Power Plant To Boost Malaysia's Energy Supply

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- GE Vernova Inc announced that the Pulau Indah power plant, developed by Selangor state-linked company, Worldwide Holdings Bhd (WHB) has commenced operations.