Malaysia's Auto Industry Hits Record 816,747 Units In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive industry achieved a record Total Industry Volume (TIV) of 816,747 units in 2024, surpassing the 800,000-unit mark for the first time. 

No Time Frame Set To Conclude Malaysia-EU Free Trade Talks - PM Anwar

From D.Arul Rajoo

BRUGES, (Belgium), Jan 20  (Bernama) — Malaysia and the European Union (EU) have not set any time frame to conclude their negotiations for the Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA).

Revival Of Malaysia-EU Trade Deal Benefits Malaysia's Key Export Sectors -- Economist

By Zarul Effendi Razali and Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The revival of negotiations on the stalled Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) could significantly benefit Malaysia’s key export sectors, particularly in high-value goods and natural resources.

Malaysia's External Trade To Expand In 2025, Exports Up 4.9 Pct, Imports To Rise 4.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's exports and imports are set to continue growing in 2025, with external trade expected to expand further.

Perodua, UTM Tie Up To Develop Next-generation Electric Vehicles

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of next-generation electric vehicles (xEV).

Malaysia Trade Seen Growing In Line With WTO Outlook -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade is expected to expand in line with the outlook published by the World Trade Organisation (WTO), which projected global merchandise trade volume to grow by three per cent, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Malaysia, EU Resume Negotiations For Landmark Free Trade Deal

From D.Arul Rajoo

BRUSSELS, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- In a historic moment for Malaysia-EU relations, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have announced the resumption of negotiations for the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA).

Malaysia 2024 Trade Value At RM2.88 Trillion All-Time High - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Exports and imports rebounded to an all-time high in 2024 with trade amounting to RM2.88 trillion, a 9.2 per cent increase year-on-year (y-o-y), surpassing the RM2 trillion mark for four consecutive years, according to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI). 

First Proton e.MAS EV Showroom With Charging Station Opened In Penang

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- Eleganz Lifestyle Sdn Bhd, part of Autolifestyle Group, today officially opened its first Proton e.MAS electric vehicle (EV) showroom in Penang, marking a significant milestone in the company's transition towards sustainable mobility.

Petronas Gas Launches Malaysia's First LNG-Driven Air Separation Unit

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Petronas Gas Bhd, through wholly owned unit Regas Terminal (Pengerang) Sdn Bhd, has launched Malaysia's first liquefied natural gas (LNG)-driven air separation unit (ASU) in Pengerang, Johor, and invited Dialog Group Bhd to participate by taking up a 27.78 per cent stake.

MIDF Forecasts 4.6 Pct Growth For Malaysia In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to grow at a pace of 4.6 per cent this year, driven by increased domestic spending and investment, alongside continued expansion in external trade, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

Malaysia’s GDP Expected To Hit 5.1 Pct In 2024 Vs 3.6 Pct In 2023 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by 5.1 per cent compared to the 3.6 per cent growth recorded in 2023, supported by positive growth across all sectors, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).