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Malaysia Can Increase Foreign Investor Appeal Despite US Policy Challenge -- MIDA

BANGI, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Despite facing geopolitical challenges, Malaysia can still attract more foreign investments, especially from companies in countries affected by US trade policies, according to the Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

Malaysia’s Wholesale, Retail Trade At Record High Of RM1.77 Trillion In 2024 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's full-year wholesale and retail trade sales surged to a record high of RM1.77 trillion in 2024, after recording RM152.2 billion in December, a 5.5 per cent rise year-on-year (y-o-y), said the Statistics Department (DOSM). 

Bargain Hunting Lifts Bursa Malaysia To Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reopened firmer as bargain hunting emerged, allowing the main index to return to above the 1,590 territory on Wednesday.

ASEAN To See US$100 Bln Boost To GDP With Increased EO Data Adoption -- Report

SINGAPORE, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The increased adoption of Earth Observation (EO) data across Southeast Asia is estimated to contribute an additional US$100 billion to the region’s gross domestic product (GDP) cumulatively from 2023 to 2030, according to a report launched today.

Malaysia, Turkiye Acknowledge MTFTA And Its 2024 Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Turkiye have acknowledged the Malaysia-Turkiye Free Trade Agreement (MTFTA), which has come into force since 2015.

Haos Ek? Eyes Export Market, Targets Bursa Malaysia Listing In 2028

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Haos Bhd, a company that produces the local beverage brand Haos Ek?, is expanding into the export market and taking steps towards listing on the Bursa Malaysia in 2028.

MATA, Guilin Travel Agent Association Form Strategic Partnership To Boost Tourism

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Tourism Agency Association (MATA) and the Guilin Travel Agent Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen tourism collaboration between Malaysia and China.

Turkiye Aims To Double Trade With Malaysia To US$10 Bln As Economic Ties Deepen

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Turkiye aims to double its trade with Malaysia to US$10 billion after surpassing the US$5 billion mark in 2024, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced today.

Gold Futures Close Higher On Uncertainty Over Trump's Latest Tariff Plan

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today as uncertainty over United States (US) tariffs on steel and aluminium imports fueled demand for the safe-haven metal.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Marginally Lower On Concerns Over Trump's Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Gains in Axiata, Tenaga Nasional, and Maybank helped Bursa Malaysia’s main index pare earlier losses, ending marginally lower amid the ongoing concerns about US inflation and President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff threat.

Labour Demand Up 70.4 Pct, Unemployment Rate Down 3.3 Pct In 2024 - DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The labour force participation rate (LFPR) in 2024 increased to 70.4 per cent compared to 70 per cent the previous year, according to Labour Force Statistics, Malaysia, December and fourth quarter 2024.

SME Bank Approves RM3.6 Bln Funding In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank) has facilitated about RM3.6 billion in approved financing for the 2024 (FY2024) financial year, a 35.1 per cent increase from a year ago.