Malaysia Can Boost Semicon Industry To Empower Agro Innovation — Liew Chin Tong

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia could leverage and strengthen its semiconductor industry to empower innovation in the agriculture sector, particularly in ensuring food security, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong. 

Kerjaya Prospek Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM46.07 Mln In 1Q

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd has posted a net profit of RM46.07 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), up from RM33.55 million recorded in 1Q last year.

Malaysia To Emerge As Top Destination For Medical Tourism -- IHH Healthcare

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has bright prospects in medical tourism, driven by its highly trained doctors, excellent facilities and competitive currency, said IHH Healthcare Bhd.

Introduce New Legislation To Enable AI To Operate Independently - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- New legislation has to be introduced to enable artificial intelligence (AI) to operate independently, without having to subject itself to the laws of the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher, supported by bargain hunting and tracking the positive performance of Wall Street overnight.

Ringgit Edges Down On Improving US Data

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit marginally depreciated against the US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by a firmer greenback following an improvement in United States consumer confidence and persistent concerns over global tariff developments.

Ringgit Eases Against Greenback On Profit-Taking After Recent Gains

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as cautious traders took profit after recent gains amid continued uncertainty in the global economic outlook.

Malaysia's Leadership Under PM Anwar Strengthens ASEAN Cooperation -- Nazir Razak

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s leadership under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has been a unique strength in bringing ASEAN leaders together to discuss and address regional issues collaboratively.

Malaysia Signs Deal To Initiate Trade Talks With GCC, Eyes Expansion Of Businesses -- Tengku Zafrul

By Vikneswaran Raman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) — Malaysia has set its sights on expanding trade with the oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries after signing a joint statement to initiate negotiations on a Malaysia-GCC Free Trade Agreement (MGFTA) today.

ASEAN Adopts Ambitious Economic Plan To Make Next Leap, Renews Quest For A Single Market

A Commentary By M.Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The leaders of Southeast Asia’s 10-member grouping have adopted an ambitious new economic strategy that envisions a developed ASEAN as the epicentre of growth in the larger Asia-Pacific region, elevating its stature to emerge as the world’s fourth-largest economy.

Govt Will Ensure Telcos Provide Good Services - Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The government will ensure that telecommunication companies (telcos) deliver their promises of faster and cheaper services, guided by the Mandatory Standard on Access Pricing (MSAP), said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Malaysia’s Leading Index Rises 0.6 Pct In March, Signalling Continued Growth - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to maintain its growth trajectory, albeit at a more moderate pace, supported by solid economic fundamentals, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.