KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC Ratings) forecasts the Malaysian economy to grow by 4.4 per cent in 2025, down from 5.1 per cent in 2024, as external trade uncertainties dampen export momentum.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The Expo 2025 Osaka serves as a launchpad for deeper cooperation in key economic sectors, proving to be a significant platform for enhancing economic relations between Japan and Malaysia, according to the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO).
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the greenback today as concerns over US tariffs continued to dominate market sentiment, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The 25 per cent tariff imposed by the United States (US) is a decision made by President Donald Trump and not the result of negotiations, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KOTA KINABALU, July 8 (Bernama) -- Sabah has received a total of RM35.38 billion in investments, involving 420 projects between 2021 and 2024, the Sabah State Legislative Assembly was told today.
From Arul Rajoo Duran Raj
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to strengthening Malaysia’s aviation industry ecosystem and is ready to assist investors towards that.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has successfully yielded RM4 billion in potential investments and RM675 million in potential exports in the trade and investment mission led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to France on July 4, 2025.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fiscal consolidation efforts are beginning to bear fruit, with measures to narrow the fiscal deficit and reduce government debt gaining traction despite criticism, signalling a positive outlook for the country’s sovereign credit ratings.
TAWAU, July 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad is advancing Islamic finance to drive socioeconomic development through various social finance initiatives, said its president and chief executive officer, Khairul Kamarudin.
TUARAN, July 5 (Bernama) -- The cockle industry has the potential to generate RM34.4 million annually based on an estimated landing of 3,240 tonnes per year and a 7.6-fold return on investment in Sabah, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is on an official visit to France from July 3 to 4, is scheduled to attend a roundtable meeting with French captains of industry, including from companies such as Imerys, Arkema, Airbus and Thales, to highlight trade and investment opportunities in Malaysia.
