ASEAN Must Leverage Australia To Boost Economic Resilience – MGBF

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must develop a parallel strategy by engaging major economies beyond the region, particularly Australia, to enhance production, productivity, and domestic consumption, Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) founding chairman Nordin Abdullah said.

Malaysia Can Strengthen Local Technology If US AI Chip Export Restrictions Are Enforced - MITI

 KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has the opportunity to promote and strengthen local capabilities in technology development in line with the aspirations of the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 if the United States (US) implements export restrictions on artificial intelligent (AI) chips.

ASEAN Must Build Resilient Supply Chains To Navigate Geostrategic Shifts – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 -- ASEAN must build a robust and resilient supply chain ecosystem within the region to withstand looming geostrategic challenges, such as the recent tariffs imposed by the United States and the counter-tariffs by those on the receiving end, said Prime Minister  Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

ASEAN Centrality Is A Privilege That Must Be Continuously Earned - PM Anwar 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN centrality is a privilege that the 10 member countries must continuously earn and sustain in a world increasingly defined by shifting geopolitical dynamics and diverse national interests, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

Brunei Seeks Partnership With Sarawak To Boost Clean Energy Initiatives

KUCHING, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Brunei is eager to explore new partnership opportunities with Sarawak to advance clean energy initiatives.

Malaysia-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Last Year Jumps 4.4 Pct To US$18.14 Bln - Ambassador

HANOI, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Bilateral trade between Malaysia and Vietnam last year jumped 4.4 per cent to US$18.14 billion (RM83.11 billion) from US$17.38 billion recorded in 2023, indicating improved trade activities between the two ASEAN member countries.

EPF Clarifies Investment Income And 2023 Dividend Payout

By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has reaffirmed that its financial year ended Dec 31, 2023 figures are accurate and comply fully with strict financial reporting standards.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia To End At Intraday High

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index pared its earlier losses to end at its intraday high on Tuesday, driven by late buying in heavyweights and in line with most regional markets.

Malaysia Continues To Take Proactive Steps To Ensure Economic And Trade Interests Remain Strong

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) --  Malaysia will continue to take proactive steps to ensure the country’s economic and trade interests remain strong on the global stage, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) --  Bursa Malaysia finished the morning session lower as selling was seen in selected heavyweights led by Malayan Banking Bhd and Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends Lower On Selling By Foreign Funds

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index finished lower today as selling by foreign funds persisted, amid the better performance in most regional markets. 

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday, Selected Selling In Financial And Utility Heavyweights

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was weighed down by continuous selling in selected heavyweights at midday, led by the financial services and utilities sectors.