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PUTRAJAYA, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Bangladesh is seeking greater Malaysian investment to strengthen its economy and build a high-growth, sustainable future, said Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) is projected to be at 4.3 per cent, driven by the agriculture sector’s recovery, and expansion in the services, manufacturing and construction sectors, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today, in line with the regional rubber futures markets, according to a dealer.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, lifted by stronger buying interest following the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) announcement, with market sentiment leaning towards the upcoming United States (US) economic data release.
LABUAN, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- The new Sabah-centric economic strategy is paving the way for more targeted, long-term development efforts, offering renewed hope for the state’s economic recovery and job creation, said an expert.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s education premised on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and utilising artificial intelligence (AI) with a focus on applied learning across sectors are vital components in the quest to create a high value-added economy, economists said today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The United States’ decision to reduce tariff on Malaysian exports to 19 per cent from 25 per cent is a significant achievement and stems from Malaysia’s thorough and methodical negotiating process, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- DXN Holdings Bhd’s net profit fell by 13.6 per cent to RM73.91 million in the first quarter ended May 31, 2025 (1Q FY2026) from RM85.56 million in the same period last year due to foreign exchange (forex) losses stemming from the strengthening of the ringgit.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Research firms have revised their forecasts for Malaysia’s headline inflation in 2025, lowering it to 1.5 per cent to 1.8 per cent.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a higher note as bargain hunting continued following the heavy sell-off earlier this week, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- CIMB Investment Bank Bhd anticipates a moderate 4.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth, as expectations of higher tariffs set in and a softer Industrial Production Index (IPI) point to a potential slowdown in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025).
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trend upward next week, supported by stronger United States (US) economic data and rising oil prices, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).
