Public Bank Falls In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Share prices of Public Bank Bhd declined by 2.48 per cent despite recording strong financial performance in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025).

Malaysian Govt Not Involved In Skyvast-Huawei AI Initiative - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The recent launch of an artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure initiative, involving Skyvast Corporation and Huawei Technologies, was not developed, endorsed, or coordinated by the government, says the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Anwar-Putin Camaraderie Seen As Strategic, Mutually Rewarding In A Polarised Global Landscape

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s just-ended official visit to Russia, with the highlight being the obviously cordial welcome accorded by President Vladimir Putin to the Prime Minister, certainly sends a powerful message and shows commitment at the highest levels to strengthen bilateral ties between Malaysia and Russia.

Stronger Malaysia-Russia Ties Not At Expense Of Others, Says PM Anwar

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

KAZAN (Tatarstan) May 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today that Malaysia’s growing ties with Russia should not be seen as a zero-sum game, stressing that as an open trading nation, it is vital for the country to expand partnerships broadly to protect its economic interests.

No Decision Yet On EUDR Low Risk Status For Malaysian Palm Oil, Benchmarking Ongoing – Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) has yet to determine whether Malaysia will be classified as a low risk country under its upcoming country benchmarking system for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), said EU Ambassador to Malaysia Rafael Daerr.

 Anwar Slams Unilateral Decisions By Some Countries As Sheer Display Of Power And Arrogance, Ignoring Interests Of Small Nations

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today slammed unilateral decisions taken by some countries, as it is a sheer display of power and arrogance and does not take into account the interests, especially of small countries.

Malaysia Should Leverage US-China Tariff Pause To Reposition Itself -- Economists

By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The 90-day tariff pause between the United States (US) and China offers Malaysia a critical opportunity to reposition itself economically, according to economists.

Govt Will Consider Current Economic Conditions For Any Targeted RON95 Subsidy Implementation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The government will take into account the current economic situation when deciding on the implementation of the RON95 targeted subsidy, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

Current OPR Setting Consistent With Economic Growth - MIDF Amanah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd expects the overnight policy rate (OPR) to remain at 3 per cent for the rest of the year, as this level aligns with current assessments of economic growth and inflation.

RHB Investment Bank Maintains OPR Forecast At 3.00 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHBIB) has maintained its base case forecast for the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent throughout 2025. 

MyCC Launches Survey To Strengthen Digital Economy Landscape

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) has launched  a nationwide public survey as part of its ongoing market review on the Digital Economy Ecosystem, conducted under section 11 of the Competition Act 2010.

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.