ASEAN, APEC Can Align Digitalisation Efforts To Boost Trade - Tengku Zafrul

From Muhammad Muzammil Abdullah

JEJU, May 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN countries and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies could pursue convergence in digitalisation initiatives to boost trade, investment, and transaction growth.

HORIBA Group To Set Up First Manufacturing Facility In Kedah By 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Japanese manufacturer HORIBA Group is set to establish its first manufacturing facility in Kedah, marking its first production base for mass flow controllers (MFCs) in Malaysia.

Consumers Demand Flawless Digital Experiences As Frustration Grows, Conviva Report Finds

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- A global study by real-time performance analytics firm Conviva has found that businesses failing to deliver seamless digital experiences risk losing customers, revenue, and brand credibility.

MCE Signs MoUs To Support Localisation Of Chery Malaysia's Production

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- MCE Holdings Bhd, through wholly owned unit Multi-Code Electronics Industries Bhd, has signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with two Wuhu, China-based companies -- Cheling Smart Mobility Technology (Wuhu) Co, Ltd (CSM) and Wuhu Atech Automotive Electronics Co Ltd -- to support the localisation of Chery Malaysia’s production.

Malaysia Should Leverage US-China Tariff Pause To Reposition Itself -- Economists

By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The 90-day tariff pause between the United States (US) and China offers Malaysia a critical opportunity to reposition itself economically, according to economists.

Malaysia's Palm Oil Inventory Set To Rise 15 Pct In May 2025 - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysian palm oil stocks are expected to rise 15 per cent month-on-month (m-o-m) in May 2025 to 2.15 million tonnes, driven by higher output, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. 

IILM Reissues US$1.24 Bln Short-term Sukuk

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) has completed the reissuance of an aggregate US$1.24 billion (US$1=RM4.318) short-term sukuk across tenors of one, three, six, and 12 months, respectively.

Malaysia’s Services Sector Up 6 Pct Y-o-Y In 1Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s services sector grew by 6.0 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), reaching RM630 billion in revenue, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).

US-China Tariff Rollback May Delay Purchasing Decisions For Malaysian Glove Makers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The latest United States (US)-China tariff rollback will impact Malaysia’s glove makers, delaying purchasing decisions due to ongoing uncertainty, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).

US-China Tariff Development Positive For Malaysian Equity Market - CIMB Securities 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The United States (US)-China agreement to temporarily reduce tariff is broadly positive for the local equity market, as it reduces the risk of a US and global recession and leads to higher net foreign inflows, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. 

Malaysia To Boost Semiconductor Expertise As US Rescinds Chip Export Curbs

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia can have greater access to more advanced semiconductor chips following Washington’s move to rescind curbs on chip exports, a move that can propel it to move beyond its current strength in midstream packaging and testing into higher-value upstream chip design.

Agrobank Expands Financial Protection Of Farmers Through STTP Launch In Sabah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) --  Agrobank has launched the paddy takaful scheme (STTP) in Sabah, which aims to expand financial protection for paddy farmers in the country.