Malaysia In Position To Demonstrate Leadership In ASEAN -- Jetro, Jactim

By Christine Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in a position to demonstrate leadership in ASEAN as the country assumes its chairmanship role next year.

RM1.24 Bln Potential Export To Peru Generated - PM Anwar

By M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's maiden official visit to Peru has generated potential exports worth RM1.24 billion (US$0.3 billion), particularly in high potential sectors on the initiative of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

Malaysia, New Zealand Committed On Having 'scoping Exercise' To Strengthen Fta

LIMA (Peru), Nov 15 (Bernama) -- A “scoping exercise” to strengthen the Malaysia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (MNZFTA) will cover new areas of cooperation such as digital trade and halal recognition, according to the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Week On Softer Note, CI Below Key 1,600 Level

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a softer note, with the key index closing at its intraday low, in the absence of buying catalysts amid regional weakness as global economic uncertainties and geopolitical concerns kept investors edgy. 

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Optimism Over China's Stimulus

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Friday, buoyed by rising optimism that China would increase its economic stimulus measures to prop up its economy, a dealer said. 

Bursa Malaysia Pares Gains To Head Lower At Midday

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier gains to head into the midday break lower, with selling pressure seen across the board despite the release of positive third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) figures released at noon.

AM Best Affirms Excellent Ratings For Malaysia’s Labuan Re 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed Malaysia’s Labuan Reinsurance (L) Ltd (Labuan Re) financial strength rating of A- (excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (excellent). 

Malaysia May Be The Chair, But ASEAN Will Work As One - PM Anwar

LIMA (Peru), Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia may be the chair for the ASEAN and ABAC-Asean Caucus next year, but the 10-member block will continue to work together as one under the concept of centrality, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Qube, MATRADE To Host Key Platform At Malaysia-China Summit 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Qube Integrated Malaysia Sdn Bhd and the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will provide an exceptional platform for leaders, businesses and innovators to share their insight through the Malaysia-China Summit 2024 (MCS 2024).

Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia Committed To Regional Integration Including For Halal Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) --  As ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia is committed to increasing regional integration and benefitting from stronger cooperation, including in the halal industry, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Glide Technology Expects To Rake In RM30 Mln From Sales Of New Transformer Oil

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Glide Technology Sdn Bhd expects to rake in RM30 million in sales for the next five years during the commercialisation of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)-Glide palm oil ester-based transformer oil.

Digital Transformation Fuels Growth, Resilience For Malaysian SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are using digital solutions to navigate market disruptions and expand their reach, according to market observers.