MDEC DEX CONNEX 2025 Secures Over RM1 Bln In Digital Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation’s (MDEC) 2025 edition of DEX CONNEX has secured more than RM1 billion in estimated digital export opportunities, reinforcing Malaysia’s position as ASEAN’s leading digital hub.

Malaysia Aims To Diversify Supply Chains In Semiconductor Sector -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to diversify supply chains in the semiconductor sector to ensure that foreign and local investments remain strong and resilient, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Firmer Against Greenback Ahead Of BNM Policy Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly firmer against the US dollar on Thursday ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision on the overnight policy rate (OPR), with markets widely expecting the central bank to leave the rate unchanged at 2.75 per cent.

Malaysia To Strengthen Regional, Global Trade As ASEAN 2025 Chair -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the chair of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2025, will continue to play an active role in strengthening regional economic integration and positioning ASEAN as a competitive investment destination.

Plan To Extend ECRL To Rantau Panjang Still In Initial Discussion Stage - Anwar

From Voon Miaw Ping

BEIJING, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The proposal to extend the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project to Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, bordering the Thai border is still in the initial discussion stage, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

CPO Futures End Higher On Strong Export Expectations

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded to close higher on Tuesday, driven by expectations of stronger exports and slower production growth.

Johor Must Lead In Orange Economy To Drive Creative Industries – Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Johor must position itself as a leader in the Orange Economy, encompassing creative and cultural industries such as media, design, technology and the arts, to drive innovation, high-value jobs and exports, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

Malaysia Records RM1.73 Trillion In Trade For First 7 Months - MATRADE

SEREMBAN, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's trade performance continued to soar as the country's trade recorded its highest value of RM1.73 trillion, an increase of 4.7 per cent for the period from January to July 2025 compared to RM1.65 trillion in the same period last year.

US Appeals Court Ruling Trump Tariffs Unconstitutional Can Bring Relief To Global Economy

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- The ruling by a United States (US) federal appeals court declaring most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs illegal could bring relief to the global economy by easing cost pressures on businesses and restoring demand. 

Fadillah's Visit To Busan Signals Readiness To Advance Regional Cooperation, Energy Transition

BUSAN, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof’s official working visit to Busan has reinforced Malaysia’s readiness to strengthen regional cooperation and advance its clean energy transition, both domestically and within ASEAN.

Malaysia's Success In Lifting Millions From Poverty Often Overlooked -- World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s success in lifting millions out of poverty, without creating permanent slums, is often overlooked.

Ringgit Extends Gain To Open Higher Against US Dollar

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended yesterday’s gain to open higher against the greenback on Friday as more investors shifted toward emerging currencies on rising expectations of an interest rate cut in the United States next month and ahead of a US inflation report later today.