PM Anwar’s African Visit Beefs Up Ties With Global South, Carving Out Pathways To New Markets

NAIROBI (Kenya), Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to three African countries in a continent which is increasingly being described as “young and fast” for its vibrant demographics and rising potential is a testament to Putrajaya’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Global South and positioning Malaysia strategically as a trusted partner in an increasingly multipolar world.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Lower Crude Oil Prices, Mixed Regional Futures

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower today due to lower benchmark crude oil prices and mixed signals from regional futures, a dealer said.

Malaysia Leads Region As Fastest-Growing Digital Economy, Set To Hit US$39 Bln GMV In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is now the fastest-growing digital economy in Southeast Asia (SEA), with an increase of 19 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), and on track to reach gross merchandise value (GMV) of US$39 billion (US$1=RM4.13) this year. 

Ringgit Opens Firmer Against Greenback, Set To Reach RM4.10 By Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly firmer against the US dollar, aligning with forecasts to reach RM4.10 by year-end, as dovish remarks by US Federal Reserve officials weakened the greenback.

RM73.81 Mln In Excise Duty On Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Collected From Jan To Nov 2025 - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The government collected RM73.81 million in excise duty on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) from January to November 2025, bringing total SSB excise revenue to RM521.35 million to date, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Gold Futures End Higher Amid Softer US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, supported by a softer US dollar amid expectations of a US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut next month.

Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar On Improved Market Sentiment

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rose against the US dollar on Monday, supported by improved sentiment as diminished expectations for a December United States interest rate cut alleviated pressure on emerging-market currencies.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Regains Ground To End Marginally Higher

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index reversed earlier losses to close marginally higher on Monday, tracking positive movement on most regional markets amid renewed optimism on potential United States (US) interest rate cut.

S&P Raises 2026 GDP Forecast For Asia-Pacific To 4.3 Pct, For Malaysia To 4.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings has lifted its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Asia-Pacific to 4.3 per cent from 4.0 per cent, with the Malaysian economy now projected to grow at a faster pace of 4.5 per cent.

S&P Raises 2026 GDP Forecast For Asia-Pacific To 4.3 Pct, For Malaysia To 4.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings has lifted its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Asia-Pacific to 4.3 per cent from 4.0 per cent, with the Malaysian economy now projected to grow at a faster pace of 4.5 per cent.

Core HVGT Principles Retained In Updated Tax Framework

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Although the High-Value Goods Tax (HVGT) was not implemented, its core principles have been reviewed and incorporated into improvements to existing tax laws through the revised sales tax rates and the expansion of the service tax (SST) scope.

European Buyers Show No Negative Perception Over Palm Oil SAF -- Johari

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- There is no negative perception among European buyers regarding the suitability of palm oil as a feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.