Strong Investments, Exports Drive Malaysia's Third Quarter GDP Growth To 5.3 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 -- The Malaysian economy expanded by 5.3 per cent in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024), driven by strong investment activities and continued improvement in exports.

AM Best Affirms Excellent Ratings For Malaysia’s Labuan Re 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed Malaysia’s Labuan Reinsurance (L) Ltd (Labuan Re) financial strength rating of A- (excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (excellent). 

Khazanah Maintains Vision Of Investing In Start-ups, Says Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd will continue investing in start-ups, despite losses from its stake in online fashion retailer FashionValet Sdn Bhd, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Hong Kong Opens Doors For Malaysian Businesses To Tap Into GBA

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysian companies are highly encouraged to leverage Hong Kong's strategic position as a gateway to establish and expand their presence in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

Bank Muamalat, CGC Launch First 'Halal Portfolio Guarantee-i Scheme' To Support SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd has launched the first “Halal Portfolio Guarantee-i Scheme” in collaboration with Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) to provide a robust financial safety net for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia.

Life Water Bhd's Carbonated Drinks Not Affected By Sugar Tax

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the sugar tax announced in Budget 2025 will not affect the carbonated beverages manufactured by Life Water Bhd.

Capital A's MRO Arm Receives Vietnam's Civil Aviation Authority's Certification

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), Capital A's maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) arm, is expanding into Vietnam after receiving Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority’s approved maintenance organisation (AMO) certification.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Marginally Lower On Last-minute Selling

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia failed to sustain the buying momentum seen in most part of the day to end marginally lower on last-minute selling, amid the weaker performance in regional peers.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index remained positive at midday today, mainly boosted by plantation stocks.

BNM's International Reserves At US$117.6 Bln As Of Oct 30, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's international reserves stood at US$117.6 billion (US$1 = RM4.40) as of Oct 30, 2024, compared to US$119.6 billion on Oct 15, 2024. 

KPK Drafts Initiatives To Transform Agricommodity Sector Into Technology-based Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) has drafted several initiatives to transform the agricommodity sector from labour-based to technology-based.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher Lifted By Plantation, Construction Stocks

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed at its intraday high on Monday, driven by bargain hunting in heavyweights with a focus on plantation and construction stocks.