Malaysia 2Q GDP Forecast To Expand 4.5 Pct, Fuelled By Robust Domestic Demand -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is forecast to grow by 4.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) based on advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates, slightly outpacing previous quarter’s 4.4 per cent.

Financial Aid Programmes To Support B40, SST To Drive Economic Stability -- Economists

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Salary increases, along with the expansion of recipients and higher allocations under the public assistance programme, are expected to cushion the short-term impact of rising prices following the expansion of the Sales and Service Tax (SST).

Except For Apples And Oranges, Other Imported Fruits Taxable Under Expanded SST - Treasury Sec-gen

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Apples and oranges are exempted from the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) as these fruits cannot be cultivated in Malaysia and are widely consumed by the public, says Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican.

Telekung Brand Siti Khadijah Aims RM2.5 Mln Sales For Maharani Collection

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Local “telekung” (Muslim woman’s prayer veil) brand Siti Khadijah has set a sales target of RM2.5 million over a period of three months to six months for its latest telekung collection, Maharani. 

Malaysia Wholesale, Retail Trade Sales Reached RM151.7 Bln In April 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s April 2025 wholesale and retail trade registered total sales of RM151.7 billion, reflecting a 4.7 per cent growth year-on-year (y-o-y), according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia's Automotive Sector TIV Falls 16.8 Pct In April To 60,527 Units - MAA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive sector total industry volume (TIV) fell 16.8 per cent to 60,527 units in April compared to March, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) 

Malaysia Earns World Bank Praise For Halal Certification, Egg Price Reform

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The World Bank has commended Malaysia for its mutual halal certification agreement with Indonesia and the gradual removal of egg price controls, describing them as bright spots in the country’s economic landscape.

MR D.I.Y. 's Net Profit Rises To RM174.15 Mln In 1Q

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- MR D.I.Y. Group (M) Bhd’s net profit rose to RM174.15 million for the first quarter (1Q) ended March 31, 2025, from RM144.88 million in the same period last year.

Automotive Sector TIV Rises 12 Pct To 72,704 Units In March 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) reported that the automotive sector’s total industry volume (TIV) rose by 12 per cent month-on-month in March 2025 to  72,704 units compared to 65,061 units in February.

Khazanah Redirects Raya Meals To Communities In Need Following Open House Cancellation

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd has redistributed food originally prepared for its Hari Raya Aidilfitri Open House to support nearly 3,000 individuals in need, following the cancellation of the event as a mark of respect for the passing of former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

Khazanah Cancels Aidilfitri Open House Following Passing Of Abdullah Ahmad Badawi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) — Khazanah Nasional Bhd has cancelled its Hari Raya Open House 2025 as a mark of respect following the passing of Malaysia’s fifth prime minister and former Khazanah chairman, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

Foreign Investors Pull US$5.87 Bln From Asian Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors continued their net selling in Asian markets for the second consecutive week, with total outflows amounting to US$5.87 billion (US$1 = RM4.41), led by heavy sell-offs in South Korea and India.