Singapore Upgrades 2025 GDP Growth Forecast To 1.5 To 2.5 Pct

SINGAPORE, Aug 12 (Bernama) --  Singapore has upgraded its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 1.5 to 2.5 per cent to reflect the better-than-expected performance of the country’s economy in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025).

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, rebounding after two consecutive sessions of losses, amid growing concerns over the impact of the United States’ tariffs on the domestic and global economy, analysts said.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Cautiously Next Week Amid US Tariff Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is anticipated to trade cautiously against the dollar next week as investors monitor external developments, particularly regarding United States tariffs.

MIDA, MUFG Bank Partner To Accelerate Malaysia's High-Value Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and global banking subsidiary MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Bhd have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate high-value investment in Malaysia.

Pharmaniaga Completes Regularisation Plan, Set To Exit PN17 By 1Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Pharmaniaga Bhd has completed its Practice Note 17 (PN17) regularisation plan following the completion of its capital reduction exercise through the cancellation of RM520 million in issued share capital.

IHW 2025 Generates RM96.18 Mln in Sales For Malaysian Healthcare Firms

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysian healthcare companies recorded RM96.18 million in sales during the International Healthcare Week (IHW) 2025, held from July 16 to 18 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On US Tariff Concerns, Wall Street Decline

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street’s decline as sentiment turned cautious following weak US economic data and tariff announcements by President Donald Trump on the semiconductor and pharmaceutical sectors.

Govt Only Allows Meat, Poultry Imports With Halal Certificates That Comply With JAKIM Standards

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) --The government only permits the importation of meat and meat products as well as poultry and poultry products that have obtained halal certificates from United States (US) halal certification bodies that comply with halal standards set by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Concerns Over Weaker US Economic Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated from last week’s gains to open lower on Monday, tracking Wall Street’s losses last Friday as investors remain concerned over weaker US economic data coupled with impacts from President Donald Trump’s tariff war.

Anwar’s Statesmanship Shines Brightly In Resolving Regional Conflicts And Defending Economy

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Within five days, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has achieved much more than what many leaders can only aspire to do in the field of international politics and global trade.

Semiconductor, Pharma Sectors Exempt From US Tariff For Now - Tengku Zafrul 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Semiconductor and pharmaceutical exports to the United States (US) are exempt from the 19 per cent tariff for now, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

Geotab Unveils Smarter Cold Chain Solution To Tackle Southeast Asia's Food Waste

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Geotab Inc (Geotab), a global leader in connected vehicle and asset solutions, has launched a major upgrade to its cold chain solution, aiming to combat massive food losses in Southeast Asia caused by inadequate temperature-controlled logistics.