Ringgit Rises For 5th Day As US Tariff Uncertainty Weighs

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for the fifth consecutive day as uncertainties over US tariff policies prompted traders and investors to steer clear of riskier assets, an analyst said.   

Malaysia's Air Travel Takes Off, Records 9.2 Mln Passengers In January 2025 -- MAVCOM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s air passenger traffic reached 9.2 million in January 2025, marking a 28.2 per cent surge from January 2024, said the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM).

Penang Grows As Premier Wedding, MICE Hub For South Indians, Eyes Kollywood Shoots

CHENNAI, March 5 (Bernama) -- Penang is quickly becoming a sought-after destination for weddings and meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE), particularly attracting Indian visitors, especially from South India.

Malaysia’s Natural Gas Production Rebounds, Up 3 Pct In 2024 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural gas production rose three per cent to 2,948.8 billion cubic feet in 2024, rebounding from previous declines, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.  

MIFF 2025: Paving The Way For Innovation And Design To Boost Malaysia's Furniture Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) 2025’s enduring commitment to fostering design and innovation is essential for the sustainability of the Malaysian furniture industry, which significantly contributes to the country’s export earnings and growth.

Local Institutions Net RM817.4 Million In 19th Week Of Buying – MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Local institutions remained a pillar of support in Bursa Malaysia, marking their nineteenth consecutive week of net buying with a substantial RM817.4 million inflow into domestic equities, up from RM316.3 million the previous week.  

MIFF Drives Malaysia’s Furniture Industry Growth - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) has been instrumental in shaping and elevating Malaysia’s furniture industry, Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said.

KPK Aims For RM14 Bln In Wooden Furniture Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) aims to achieve RM14 billion in wooden furniture exports, accounting for 50 per cent of Malaysia’s RM28 billion timber export target by 2025. 

ASEAN Economic Ministers Achieve Key Milestone By Endorsing Priority Economic Deliverables

By Niam Seet Wei, Norsyafawati Ab Wahab, Mohd Khairi Idham Amran, Ahmad Erwan Othman and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KOTA TINGGI, March 1 (Bernama) -- The 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' (AEM) Retreat, which ended Friday at One&Only Desaru Coast resort near here, achieved a significant milestone by endorsing a slew of economic initiatives, including all 18 Priority Economic Deliveràbles (PEDS) which are key towards achieving the ambitious ASEAN Economic Community.

Cautious Sentiment Weakens Ringgit Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Cautious market sentiment and a lack of local catalysts have led the ringgit to trade easier against the US dollar at the opening today. 

Sarawak's Economy To Grow Up To Six Per Cent In 2025 – Awang Tengah

KUCHING, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Sarawak’s economy is expected to grow between five and six per cent this year, according to state Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.

Malaysia Remains A Top Investment Destination For Europe And US, Nearly RM20 Bln Investment Commitments Identified

KUALA LUMPUR, 26 Feb (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains a top destination for European and US investors even though the country has joined BRICS as a partner country.