| LATEST NEWS | As Parliament prepares to consider the Climate Change Bill, the transition will be orderly, evidence-based and anchored in national interest - PM Anwar | The strengthening of the ringgit ultimately reflect trust in institutions, in policy direction and trust that a country is governed with discipline and purpose — PM Anwar | Investment confidence returns as Malaysia stands on firmer ground, with GDP on track to grow and inflation contained, reflecting disciplined fiscal management and renewed seriousness in governance - PM Anwar | Investment confidence returns as Malaysia stands on firmer ground, with GDP on track to grow and inflation contained - PM Anwar | Malaysia will continue on a positive growth trajectory -- one that is resilient, inclusive, and governed with honour - PM Anwar | |
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) aims to establish a minimum of 3,000 smart factories by 2030 as part of Malaysia’s industrial transformation under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Analysts are mixed on Westports Holdings Bhd’s outlook, with two investment banks offering differing perspectives.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Gross domestic product (GDP) growth across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is expected to slow to 3.7 per cent in 2025 from an estimated 3.9 per cent in 2024 on trade tensions, policy shifts and uneven recoveries.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Eco World Development Group Bhd’s net gearing is expected to remain healthy after acquiring the remaining 40 per cent stake in Paragon Pinnacle Sdn Bhd from the Employees Provident Fund’s unit Tanjung Wibawa Sdn Bhd for RM184.08 million, said two investment banks.
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Entrepreneurs of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the northern region are encouraged to explore new funding opportunities through the Malaysia Co-Investment Fund (MyCIF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is moving in the right direction despite the uncertainties caused by the United States’ (US) trade war, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Bank of Thailand (BOT) today announced the adoption of a harmonised Local Currency Transaction Framework Operational Guidelines (LCTF OG) and the expansion of eligible cross-border transactions under the framework.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to remain solid at 4.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in 2025, according to local investment banks.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy saw significant growth in 2024, boosting the ringgit to end the week higher against the US dollar.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared most of its losses to close marginally lower today, supported by late buying in banks after heavy selling in CelcomDigi earlier, amid continued weak market sentiment due to the US trade policies.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Boulder Imaging, a leader in machine vision and artificial intelligence solutions, has unveiled the world’s first Common Detector Interface 2 (CDI2)-compliant software for central banks.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has maintained Malaysia’s distributive trade forecast at 6.5 per cent in 2025 from 5.5 per cent in 2024, driven by higher income prospects and tourism.
