21d ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- Manufacturers across ASEAN, including Malaysia, could unlock up to US$1.2 trillion (US$1=RM3.95) in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven gross output value growth by 2030, according to global management consultancy firm Kearney.
22d ago
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) held a strategic engagement session with the Labuan Chamber of Commerce (LCC) to explore Labuan’s potential as a regional platform capable of supporting economic growth and connectivity across Asian countries.
22d ago
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated against the US dollar on Friday, ending a three-day winning streak as investors focused on geopolitical tensions and the increasingly hawkish stance adopted by central banks globally.
22d ago
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Friday as bargain hunting resurfaced following several weak trading sessions.
23d ago
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) official visit to Labuan has renewed attention on the duty-free island’s strategic economic position as an offshore oil and gas support base, international financial centre and maritime gateway.
24d ago
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended at its intraday low on Thursday as investor sentiment remained cautious amid ongoing foreign outflows, although the recent weakness may present bargain-hunting opportunities in fundamentally sound blue-chip counters.
24d ago
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit firmed against the US dollar as market sentiment improved on the back of Malaysia’s trade performance, which rose 28.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to a record RM336.73 billion in April 2026.
25d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade rose 28.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to a record RM336.73 billion in April 2026, driven mainly by strong exports of electrical and electronic (E&E) products, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
25d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Wednesday, as weakening global risk sentiment weighed on investor confidence, an economist said.
26d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended marginally lower on Tuesday as investors adopted a more defensive stance amid escalating geopolitical tensions and softer regional risk sentiment.
26d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Five manufacturing subsectors were identified as being most affected by the impact of the energy crisis and global supply disruptions, according to Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Ahmad Nasir.
26d ago
LABUAN, May 19 (Bernama) -- Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM) Sabah jointly hosted an engagement session with the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (LPKP) and the Road Transport Department (JPJ) recently to discuss operational issues related to licensing, permits and regulatory compliance.