ASEAN Services Trade Statistics To Advance Via Cooperation

SEREMBAN, Sept 10 (Bernama) — The 12th Working Group on Statistics of International Trade in Services (WGSITS12) is an important platform for ASEAN to strengthen cooperation, enhance comparability, and improve the quality and timeliness of trade in services statistics in line with international standards.

Oil Prices Jump On News Of Doha Attack

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Oil prices jumped following news that Doha, the capital of Qatar, was attacked by Israel, which claimed responsibility for targeting Hamas leaders.

11.8 Mln Cross-Border QR Transactions Recorded In 1H 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysians travelling abroad and foreign visitors in Malaysia during the first half (1H) of 2025 made 11.8 million cross-border QR payment transactions worth RM967 million.

EPF Focuses On Rebuilding Savings After RM145 Bln Withdrawn - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is working to rebuild contributors' savings after RM145 billion was withdrawn through four COVID-19 related withdrawal facilities, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

AIM Committed To Providing Shariah-compliant Financial Facilities

By Azli Shafii

TANAH MERAH, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) is committed to expanding its Ikhtiar Ar-Rahnu service nationwide to provide takaful-protected, Shariah-compliant micro-financing facilities.

Gold Futures Extend Gains, Fueled By Fiscal Anxieties

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their gains on Wednesday, driven by fiscal concerns in the United States (US), said an analyst.

Approved Investments, FDIs Reflect Different Stages Of Malaysia’s Investment Journey

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Some may argue that the approved investments reported by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the foreign direct investment (FDI) figures from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) for the first half of 2025 (1H 2025) appear contradictory. 

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against Greenback Ahead US Labour Market Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher on Wednesday ahead of the US labour market data this week, which will be an important input for the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members when they meet on Sept 16 and 17. 

PM Anwar Engages With Top Chinese Business Leaders 

By Voon Miaw Ping

BEIJING, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday led a series of strategic discussions with top Chinese industry titans to boost investment and explore new opportunities for collaboration. 

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.

Govt Sees Senior Citizen Workforce As Key To Economic, Social Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The government considers the involvement of senior citizens in the labour market as not only socially significant but also beneficial to the national economy, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. 

JD.com Interested In Expanding Business, Exploring Logistics Sector In Malaysia - PM Anwar

From Voon Miaw Ping

BEIJING, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Leading Chinese e-commerce and logistics retailer JD.com has expressed its intention to expand its business in Malaysia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.