| LATEST NEWS | Malaysia’s direct investment abroad (DIA) position moderated to RM12.4 billion in 2025 from RM35.5 billion in 2024 -- DoSM | Total direct investment abroad was RM589.3 bln at end-2025, or 29.1 pct of GDP, vs 32.2 pct in 2024 -- DoSM | Malaysia's FDI rose 41.2 pct to RM65.9 bln in 2025 vs RM46.7 bln in 2024 -- DoSM | Cumulative FDI expanded to RM1.09 trillion at end-2025, accounting for 53.7 pct of GDP, compared with 51.4 pct in 2024 -- DoSM | The Advanced Air Mobility and drone sectors are expected to grow rapidly, with investments worth billions of dollars - Loke | |
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total trade in May 2026 rose by 29.8 per cent year-on-year to RM327.6 billion from RM252.5 billion a year ago, driven by stronger growth in both exports and imports, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to trade between RM4,400 and RM4,650 per tonne in July, supported by the tightening supply outlook in Indonesia and rising El Nino risk, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).
By Rosemarie Khoo
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's improved standing in the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking reflects the country’s strengthening economic fundamentals.
From Nurul Hanis Izmir
KAZAN, June 18 (Bernama) — Malaysia needs to be more bold and aggressive in strengthening economic relations with Russia and other countries that have the potential to benefit the nation, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- National reinsurer Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re) and China Reinsurance Life Insurance Company Ltd (China Re Life) have signed a landmark reinsurance treaty to support the first dedicated reinsurance framework for cancer precision medicine (CPM) treatment coverage in Malaysia.
GEORGE TOWN, June 18 (Bernama) -- The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is opening significant growth opportunities for Penang’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those supporting the semiconductor value chain, according to the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA).
From Siti Radziah Hamzah
TASHKENT, June 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia would need to establish a robust legal and regulatory framework, as well as develop a skilled workforce, before nuclear power can become a realistic option in the country's long-term energy mix, according to World Nuclear Association (WNA) Director General Dr Sama Bilbao y Leon.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
TASHKENT, June 18 (Bernama) -- Countries seeking to develop artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities will need to navigate new alliances, controls and trusted partner networks as the technology increasingly becomes a geopolitical issue, said an expert today.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Univar Solutions B.V., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions LLC (Univar Solutions), has expanded its distribution partnership with American Distilling to supply a broader range of natural speciality ingredients across select Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) markets through its Ingredients + Specialties division.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- iFAST Global Bank is offering a limited-time cashback promotion to encourage the use of its Worldwide Scan & Pay service, rewarding customers with one per cent cashback on eligible QR code payments made locally and overseas.
GEORGE TOWN, June 18 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should consider tapping the capital market to finance research and development (R&D) and business expansion that may not be fully supported through conventional bank financing, said Bursa Malaysia Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Rubicon Carbon, a carbon credit investment and management firm, has opened a regional office in Singapore as it expands its presence in Asia and seeks to support the development of high-integrity carbon markets across the region.
