KSI Forecasts Malaysia's Economic Growth At 4.9 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic growth is expected to moderate to 4.9 per cent in 2025, slightly above the official target range of 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent, taking into account the impact of domestic policies and external challenges, said KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific (KSI).

China's Palm Oil Players Invited To Explore Opportunities In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is inviting China's palm oil companies to explore opportunities in the domestic industry.

Rubber Market To Trade Range-bound Next Week, Tracking Tight Supply Situation Due To Weather Disruptions -- Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade range-bound with a tendency to be higher mainly due to a tight supply situation from the weather disruptions, said industry expert Denis Low.

Public Bank 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM1.91 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter (3Q) of financial year 2024 improved to RM1.91 billion from RM1.70 billion last year from healthy loans and customer deposits growth.

MITI's Approach At APEC To Ensure a Resilient Global Economy - Tengku Zafrul

By M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry’s (MITI) strategic approach to the 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW) 2024 includes ensuring a resilient and inclusive global economy.

APEC Leaders, Ministers To Discuss Policies To Thrive Economies, Inclusiveness

From M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The 2024 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week begins with leaders and ministers set to discuss policies that could help economies overcome various challenges such as climate change, sustainable energy solutions, digital economy transition, and trade facilitation while promoting innovation and inclusiveness.

Malaysia To Monitor Potential Economic Impact Following Trump's Win

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is closely watching for potential changes that may impact global and local economies following Donald Trump’s win in the United States (US) presidential election.

OPR Decision Boosts Market Confidence, Lifts Bursa Malaysia In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia's key index opened higher in early trade, buoyed by clearer investor direction in the market following yesterday's announcement of the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).

BNM's OPR Hold Signals Positive Outlook For Investment Growth - Economists

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate at 3.00 per cent at its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the year reflects the central bank’s support for domestic economic growth.

BNM Maintains OPR Unchanged At 3.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent at its meeting today.

Gold Futures End Lower Amid Ongoing US Political Uncertainties, Middle East Tensions

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday but remained buoyed by ongoing political uncertainties in the United States and Middle East geopolitical tensions, said an analyst.

Malaysia To Drive ASEAN FTA Upgrades To Further Enhance Region's Economic Growth    

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is looking forward to the "upgrading" and conclusion of some of the existing free trade agreements (FTAs) with certain countries such as China, India and ASEAN member economies.