Malaysia Needs A Holistic Framework For Gold Industry Management

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must strengthen and optimise its gold resource management by establishing a holistic and comprehensive National Gold Industry Management Framework.

Beefing Up Smallholders, Higher-yielding Trees critical for Rubber Industry’s Growth - Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive and systematic approach to re-organise smallholder rubber farmers into a federation, coupled with replanting of higher-yielding rubber tree varieties, will be critical for Malaysia to reclaim its position as the world’s leading rubber producer.

BNM Imposes Penalties Totalling RM1.66 Mln On Four Financial Institutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has imposed administrative monetary penalties (AMP) totalling RM1.66 million on four financial institutions for non-compliance with the Financial Services Act 2013 (FSA) and/or Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 (IFSA).

Malaysia’s Export And Import Prices Higher In December 2024, Says DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s export prices rose by 1.1 per cent to 150.7 points in December 2024, compared to 149.1 points in the previous month, while import prices increased by 0.9 per cent to 128.0 points, driven by oil-based commodities and mineral fuels, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia's PPI Rises 0.5 Pct Year-on-Year In December 2024 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's Producer Price Index (PPI) rose marginally by 0.5 per cent year-on-year in December 2024, compared to a 0.4 per cent decline in the previous month, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Penang Remains Top Exporter In December 2024 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Penang remained Malaysia’s top exporter in December 2024, accounting for 38 per cent of the country’s total exports, according to the latest Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) data.

SMR 20 Ends Higher On Concerns Over Natural Rubber Supply

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) closed higher today amid concerns over natural rubber (NR) supply due to wet weather, said a dealer.

Malaysia Made Strong Presence As ASEAN Chair At WEF 2025

DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 23 (Bernama) -- As the chairman of ASEAN this year, Malaysia had a strong start by delivering the 10-member bloc’s collective voice on its challenges, potentials and its independence in making decisions at the renowned World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Summit 2025 here.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against US Dollar Supported By Decline In Malaysia's Inflation

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by data showing a decline in Malaysia’s inflation rate, said an economist.

DOSM: Malaysia’s Inflation Moderates To 1.7 Pct In December 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rate for December 2024 has moderated to 1.7 per cent, with the index points standing at 133.4 as against 131.2 in the same month of the previous year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia Trade Seen Growing In Line With WTO Outlook -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade is expected to expand in line with the outlook published by the World Trade Organisation (WTO), which projected global merchandise trade volume to grow by three per cent, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Bargain Hunting Expected To Support FBM KLCI Next Week

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to extend its upward momentum in the coming week, building on Friday’s rebound following four days of sell-off, said an analyst.