IMFC-J To Drive Realisation Of Investments Into JS-SEZ -- MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The opening of the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor (IMFC-J) represents a significant milestone in streamlining investment processes for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Malaysia's Architectural Services Should Emerge As Strong Contributor To total Services Trade -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s architecture and professional design services should emerge as a strong contributor to the country’s total services trade due to their seamless blend of modern functionality and deep cultural heritage.

MADANI Govt’s Fiscal Discipline boosting Investor Confidence

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Madani government's fiscal discipline has successfully reduced the fiscal deficit from 5.5 per cent in 2022 to 4.1 per cent in 2024, demonstrating a strong recovery in debt reduction and boosting global investor confidence, said an economist. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Easier Amid Cautious Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia trended lower in early trade today, weighed down by a lack of fresh catalysts and cautious sentiment as traders assess the prevailing trade tensions and inflationary headwinds.

IILM: US$710 Mln Short-term Sukuk Oversubscribed By 2.15 Times

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corp (IILM) has completed the reissuance and issuance of an aggregate of US$710 million (US$1=RM4.440) short-term sukuk, spread across two different tenors: one-month and three-month maturities.

Singapore PM Tables National Budget, Focusing On Next Phase Of Growth

SINGAPORE, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Lawrence Wong, has presented the republic’s financial year 2025 Budget Statement today, aimed at advancing the Forward Singapore agenda.

MTE 2025 In Kuala Lumpur To Showcase Cutting-edge Technologies

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The 24th Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE), set to take place from Feb 20-22, 2025, at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, offering entrepreneurs and investors an opportunity to witness firsthand the technological innovations that will give them a competitive edge.

IMFC-J, A Game-changer In Johor's Investment Landscape - Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The Investment Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor (IMFC-J) is a game-changer in the investment landscape of the state, said Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia To End At Intraday High

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index pared its earlier losses to end at its intraday high on Tuesday, driven by late buying in heavyweights and in line with most regional markets.

JHT Semiconductor Opens State-of-the-art Manufacturing Facility In Penang

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- JHT Semiconductor Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of JHT Design Co Ltd, has officially opened its leading-edge manufacturing facility in Batu Kawan, Pulau Pinang, on Feb 15.

Mitsubishi Electric, CP Group To Promote Carbon Neutrality, Circular Economy In Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly work on environmental sustainability in Thailand.

UAE Advances Air Corridor Mapping For Autonomous Air Taxis, Drones

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has initiated a groundbreaking project to redefine urban transportation by mapping air corridors and developing a regulatory framework for piloted and autonomous air taxis and cargo drones.