Malaysia To Host Second Round Of EU Free Trade Talks In November - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to host the second round of negotiations for the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) in November 2025, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Approved Investments Across Multiple Sectors Reach RM474.2 Bln As Of March 2025 – MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- A total of RM474.2 billion in approved investments across various economic sectors was recorded between 2024 (full year) and March 2025, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Malaysia’s Aerospace Industry Revenue Expected To Expand Up To 25 Pct This Year -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s aerospace industry revenue is projected to grow 20 to 25 per cent this year from RM25.1 billion (US$5.93 billion) in 2024, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. 

MPC Pre-emptively Cuts OPR To Preserve Steady Growth Path - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).  

BNM Cuts OPR By 25 Bps To 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has reduced the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent today. 

Sabah Attracts Third Largest Total Investment In Malaysia For 1Q 2025

KOTA KINABALU, July 8 (Bernama) -- Sabah has recorded approved investments totalling RM10.9 billion for the first quarter (1Q) of this year, representing the third highest in Malaysia after Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, the Sabah State Legislative Assembly was told today.

Sabah Records Investments Totalling RM35.38 Bln From 2021-2024

KOTA KINABALU, July 8 (Bernama) -- Sabah has received a total of RM35.38 billion in investments, involving 420 projects between 2021 and 2024, the Sabah State Legislative Assembly was told today.

JS-SEZ Could Lift Johor's National GDP Share To More Than 12 Pct By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is expected to propel Johor's share of national gross domestic product (GDP) to exceed 12 per cent by 2023, should their investments materialise according to plan, said CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.

Data Centre 2.0 Transition Key Towards A Sustainable Digital Sector - MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s shift towards Data Centre 2.0 is a crucial step in building a strong foundation for the country’s digital sector growth, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid.

Malaysia Sharpens Its Focus On Becoming Regional Aerospace And Shipbuilding Hub

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is sharpening its focus on becoming a regional aerospace and shipbuilding hub, banking on high value investment, technical capability and geostrategic positioning to elevate its industrial profile over the next decade.

Kuka Robotics To Boost Automation, Robotics In Malaysia, Southeast Asia With New Penang Branch

BATU KAWAN, June 18 (Bernama) -- Kuka Robot Automation (M) Sdn Bhd (Kuka Robotics Malaysia) reinforces its commitment to advancing industrial automation and robotics innovation in Malaysia and Southeast Asia with the launch of its new branch in Penang here today.

Malaysia’s Approved Investments In First Quarter Underscores Economic Resilience

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -Malaysia’s approved investments in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) underscored the country’s economic resilience and continued attractiveness as an investment destination, despite ongoing global uncertainties, economists said.