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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Donald Trump’s upcoming economic policies are expected to significantly impact Malaysia’s economy, with projections indicating that they could contribute RM19.7 billion to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The decision by several international institutions to revise Malaysia's economic growth projections reflects their confidence in the country's prospects for the year, said Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday, following the downtrend in the regional rubber futures market and the strengthening of the ringgit against the United States (US) dollar, a dealer said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s assumption of the ASEAN chairmanship next year will be a catalyst for the country’s adoption of advanced technologies, especially in digitalisation, and make it more appealing to foreign investors.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Growth for countries in ASEAN is forecast to be at a robust 4.6 per cent this year and 4.7 per cent in 2025, largely supported by strong domestic demand and exports, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday.
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JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Johor government has held meetings with several renowned South Korean companies, which can potentially bring strategic investments valued at US$190 million (US$1=RM4.38) into the state.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as a small and open economy, needs to ensure that it is well-prepared and has the necessary buffers to face the changing global economic environment, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Iskandar Malaysia has recorded committed investments of RM40.3 billion from January to September 2024, with realised investments reaching RM22.5 billion, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged up against the US dollar in the early session on Wednesday, amidst cautious sentiments on the global economic front as recent losses prompted some investors to shift towards emerging currencies, said an analyst.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) --The official reserve assets amounted to US$116.77 billion, while other foreign currency assets amounted to US$88.9 million as at end-August 2024, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
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GEORGE TOWN, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd expects Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth to remain healthy at five per cent this year and 5.2 per cent next year amidst the low possibility of a global recession.
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By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- As Tan Sri Sulaiman Mahbob concludes his tenure as chairman of the Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA) on Sept 2, 2024, his leadership has left an indelible mark on Malaysia’s investment landscape.