FBM KLCI Closes At Day's Low Amid Selling Pressure

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) has extended its decline for a sixth consecutive session on Thursday, falling by 1.15 per cent to reach an intraday low amid continued selling pressure. 

Labour Productivity Per Hour Up 1.0 Pct In Q1 2025

PUTRAJAYA, May 22 (Bernama) -- Labour productivity per hour worked grew 1.0 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, registering RM42.50 per hour, according to the Labour Productivity Statistics for First Quarter 2025 (Q1 2025) released today.

EXIM Bank To Support Mac World's Expansion Into Gulf Region With Strategic Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) has inked a financing agreement with Mac World Food Industries LLC, a subsidiary of Mac World Group, to support its expansion into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market.

ECRL Extension To Sungai Golok Would Complete Eastern ASEAN Rail Link -- DON

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Extending the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) from Kota Bharu to Sungai Golok would complete the missing eastern corridor of the Singapore–Kunming Rail Link (SKRL), unlocking Malaysia’s strategic potential in cross-border logistics, an expert said.

Finland Eyes Deeper Trade Ties With Malaysia, Pushes For EU-Malaysia FTA

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Finland aims to deepen economic ties with Malaysia, focusing on the circular economy, smart and sustainable energy solutions, digitalisation, and semiconductors to boost trade and investment in the region.

Malaysia Intensifies Aerospace, Maritime Growth To Strengthen Economic Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to accelerating growth in the aerospace, and shipbuilding and ship repair (SBSR) sectors to strengthen economic resilience.

FBM KLCI Extends Losing Streak For 5th Straight Session

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The FBM KLCI has extended its decline for a fifth consecutive session on Wednesday, underscoring a deepening risk-off sentiment across Malaysia’s equity market, said an analyst.

China Backs ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, Sees Malaysia As Key Regional Partner

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BEIJING, May 21 (Bernama) -- China has expressed strong support for the upcoming ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, underscoring the importance of enhanced cooperation among Southeast Asia, the oil-ric

SunCon Bags RM260 Mln Contract For Johor Data Centre Project's Final Stage

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Sunway Construction Group Bhd’s (SunCon) wholly owned subsidiary, Sunway Construction Sdn Bhd, has won a RM260 million data centre project in Johor from K2 Strategic Infrastructure Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

Sunway Construction’s 1Q Net Profit Soars To RM75.71 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Sunway Construction Group Bhd’s (SunCon) net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) surged to RM75.71 million, up from RM32.40 million in the same period last year.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower In Line With Regional Markets

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Monday, mirroring the lacklustre performance across Asia as weak Chinese economic data and the recent downgrade of the United States’ sovereign credit rating weighed on regional market sentiment.

Malaysia, Saudi Arabia To Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation In Trade, Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Enhancing bilateral cooperation in investment and trade between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia was the main focus of the meeting between Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment, Khalid Al-Falih.