KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Bhd (MIDF) is leveraging Islamic finance to accelerate the country’s industrial transformation, particularly in high-growth sectors such as advanced manufacturing, green technology, the digital economy, and halal industries.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must be prepared to negotiate the next wave of potential American tariffs targeting key strategic sectors and products such as semiconductors, technology products and pharmaceuticals, rather than focusing solely on negotiating reciprocal tariffs reductions currently with the US.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The upcoming International Healthcare Week (IHW) 2025 is set to break new records with over 900 local, regional, and international exhibitors, well above the initial target of 750 set by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Ekuiti Nasional Bhd’s (Ekuinas) cumulative committed direct investment rose to RM4.9 billion in financial year 2024 (FY2024) from RM4.5 billion a year ago, with total economic capital deployed is RM5.6 billion.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) — Several ASEAN countries, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and China are keen to work with Malaysia to share experiences in the halal industry.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Although the overnight policy rate (OPR) is expected by many to stay at 3.0 per cent, some economists see a possible 25 basis points (bps) cut by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) as pre-emptive support against the potential downside risks of the American tariffs.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia proposes establishing the ASEAN Halal Council to strengthen strategic cooperation in the regional halal industry, and this proposal will be submitted to the ASEAN Secretariat for official finalisation.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), particularly Malaysia, provides market diversification opportunities for the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) to expand its trade outreach, said Head of the Swiss Delegation, Thomas Aeschi.
PUTRAJAYA, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s push towards a sustainable, innovation-driven economy has taken a significant step forward today with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Central Corporate Engineering Sdn Bhd (CCE) and Oasis Xtract Sdn Bhd.
JOHOR BAHRU, April 17 (Bernama) -- The RM27.4 billion investment recorded in Johor during the first quarter (1Q) of 2025 is a positive indicator of the investment climate in the state, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as market sentiment remained cautious amid ongoing inconsistencies in US import tariff policies, with the White House reportedly planning new levies on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) is celebrating its 30th anniversary in Johor with the launch of its “30 Years Together” campaign, offering property seekers exclusive deals and a chance to win luxury goods, home appliances and a grand holiday package covering up to 30 international destinations with the purchase of selected properties, starting from April 1.
