Malaysia, Bangladesh Strengthen Ties With Semiconductor, High-tech Deal

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- MIMOS Services Sdn Bhd (MSSB), the commercial arm of MIMOS Bhd, will spearhead a series of strategic initiatives aimed at advancing Bangladesh’s semiconductor and high-technology sectors.

Bangladesh Seeks More Malaysian Investment To Drive Sustainable, High-growth Economy -- Muhammad Yunus

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Bangladesh is seeking greater Malaysian investment to strengthen its economy and build a high-growth, sustainable future, said Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus.

Singapore Upgrades 2025 GDP Growth Forecast To 1.5 To 2.5 Pct

SINGAPORE, Aug 12 (Bernama) --  Singapore has upgraded its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 1.5 to 2.5 per cent to reflect the better-than-expected performance of the country’s economy in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025).

Bursa Stays Higher At Midday, Tracking Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday, surpassing the 1,560 level, in tandem with gains in the regional markets as sentiment turned positive.

Foreign Investors Turn Net Buyers Of US$996 Mln In Asian Markets Last Week - MBSB Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors turned net buyers in Asian markets last week, reversing the previous week’s outflow, recording an inflow of US$996 million (US$1=RM4.23), with Taiwan recording the highest purchases in the region.

Penang’s Medtech Industry A ‘Hidden Gem’ With Strong Growth Potential

By Farhana Poniman

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Penang’s medical technology (medtech) industry is rapidly emerging as one of the state’s most promising sectors, driven by strong global demand, robust local capabilities, and a well-established ecosystem. 

Penang Targets RM156 Bln GDP By 2030 Under Digital Economy Master Plan

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- Increasing Penang’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contribution from RM116 billion in 2023 to RM156 billion by 2030 is among the key success metrics under the newly launched Digital Economy Master Plan (DEMP) 2025-2030.

MIDA, MUFG Bank Partner To Accelerate Malaysia's High-Value Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and global banking subsidiary MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Bhd have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate high-value investment in Malaysia.

CIMB: Portion Of Malaysia’s Semiconductor Exports May Qualify For US Tariff Exemption

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- CIMB Treasury and Markets Research economists believe that  a portion of Malaysia’s semiconductor exports may qualify for exemption from the United States’ (US) 100 per cent tariff on imported chips.

FMM Calls For Clear Guidance, Support Measures Following Proposed US Tariff On Semiconductors

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Clear and timely guidance is crucial to maintaining investor confidence and preventing disruptions to supply chains that are integrated with the United States and global markets, according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).

Stronger-than-expected June IPI Signals Solid 2Q GDP Growth -- RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- June 2025’s stronger-than-expected Industrial Production Index (IPI) points to solid second-quarter gross domestic product (2Q GDP) growth of 4.5 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), with potential upside towards 4.6 per cent, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Rubber Market Ends Lower As US Tariffs Take Effect

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended easier today in tandem with its regional counterparts as tariffs announced earlier by the United States (US) began to take effect, said a dealer.