Manufacturing Capacity Utilisation Hits 82.4 Pct In 3Q 2024 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing industry achieved capacity utilisation of 82.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024), an increase of 3.0 percentage points from the same quarter the previous year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia's Total Trade Up 2.1 Pct To RM244.3 Bln In October - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's total trade increased 2.1 per cent to RM244.3 billion in October 2024, up from RM239.3 billion a year earlier, driven by growth in both exports and imports, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.

Local Rubber Market Ends Lower In Tandem With Regional Peers

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday, dragged down by the decline in regional rubber futures markets and a stronger ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

Malaysia In Position To Demonstrate Leadership In ASEAN -- Jetro, Jactim

By Christine Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in a position to demonstrate leadership in ASEAN as the country assumes its chairmanship role next year.

Anwar Urges APEC Members To Recognise The Potential Of Non-traditional Alliances

From M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) must recognise the potential of non-traditional alliances such as the African Union, Latin America and BRICS, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

BNM: Existing Mega Projects Will Continue To Support Malaysia's Economic Growth In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) --  Despite the absence of mega project developments in Budget 2025, existing mega projects will continue to support Malaysia's economic growth next year, said Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Unit Price Index Of Steel And Metal Down By -0.6 Pct To -4.9 Pct In October -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The unit price index of steel and metal recorded a decrease between -0.6 per and -4.9 per cent in most parts of Malaysia in October 2024, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). 

Natural Rubber Production Eases 13.9 Pct To 30,929 Tonnes In September - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production decreased by 13.9 per cent to 30,929 tonnes in September 2024 compared to 35,908 tonnes in August 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Ambank Foresees Slightly Slower 3Q GDP Growth At 5.1 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- AmBank Group foresees a slightly slower year-on-year (y-o-y)  gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5.1 per cent for Malaysia in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q2024), down from the official advance estimate of 5.3 per cent.

DOSM: Malaysia's Construction Sector Continues Positive Growth, Up 22.9 Pct To RM41.1 Bln In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The construction sector sustains its momentum with positive growth of 22.9 per cent, reaching RM41.1 billion in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024) compared to a 20.2 per cent increase, amounting to RM38.9 billion in the 2Q 2024.

Manufacturing Sales Value Rises 2.9 Pct To RM162.3 Bln In September-- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing sector's sales value for September 2024 reached RM162.3 billion, reflecting a 2.9 per cent increase year-on-year (y-o-y), according to the Department of Statistics Department (DOSM).

JS-SEZ On Track To Be Signed On Dec 9 - Onn Hafiz

KULAI, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The joint agreement on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is expected to be signed on Dec 9, 2024, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.