Malaysia Secures RM190.3 Bln Approved Investments In 1H 2025, Up 18.7 Pct Y-O-Y

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has secured RM190.3 billion in approved investments in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), an 18.7 per cent increase year-on-year (y-o-y), according to Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

Oriental Holdings Posts Net Loss Of RM59.67 Mln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Oriental Holdings Bhd recorded a net loss of RM59.67 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025) from a net profit of RM38.19 million in 2Q 2024.

Tengku Zafrul Reiterates Difference Between MIDA-Approved Investments And Net FDI Reported By DoSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz reiterated that the investment figures approved by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) refer specifically to the compilation of proposed investments that have been approved.

Iran-Israel Conflict Triggered Surge In Global Oil Prices -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) --  The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said the recent Iran-Israel armed conflict led to a surge in global oil prices, which in turn increased the cost of raw materials and logistics.

Kemaman Port Needs Updating, Sandakan Joins ASEAN Liberalisation -- MOT

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) – The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has requested that Kemaman Port Consortium update and submit its development proposal for Kemaman Port, in line with the port development plan and concession agreement.

Malaysia Concludes FTA Talks With S. Korea, Signing Expected In October – Tengku Zafrul

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz

SINGAPORE, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea and is expected to sign the agreement in October, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.

Malaysia's Shipping Industry Remains Resilient -- Shipping Association Malaysia

PETALING JAYA, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's shipping industry remained resilience by meeting the rising global demand and generating profit despite the global trade uncertainties, said Shipping Association Malaysia (SAM) chairman Ooi Lean Hin.

Foreign Investors Net Bought US$389.4 Mln Of Asian Equities Last Week - MBSB Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors continued to net buy Asian stocks for the second consecutive week, recording a net inflow of US$389.4 million, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd.

Malaysia's Current Account Balance To Remain In Surplus This Year - BNM Governor 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's current account balance is expected to remain in surplus of between 1.5 per cent and 2.5 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025, said Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour today. 

GATE 2025 Set To Attract RM500 Mln In Trade, Investment Value -- MARii

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The Global Automotive Technology Expo (GATE) 2025 is set to attract around RM500 million in terms of trade and investment value, said its co-organiser, the Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii).

Ringgit Strengthens 5.1 Pct Against US Dollar In 2Q 2025 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened by 5.1 per cent against the United States (US) dollar in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), primarily driven by broad US dollar weakness, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Bursa Malaysia Retreats From 7-day Gains, Tracking Downbeat Regional Bourses

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pulled back from a seven-day winning streak to close lower today due to profit-taking in line with the downbeat regional market performance.