PM Anwar Launches Operation Of Proton Assembly Factory In Egypt

CAIRO, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today launched the operation of the Proton Holdings Bhd car assembly plant here.

Natural Rubber Production Eases 13.9 Pct To 30,929 Tonnes In September - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production decreased by 13.9 per cent to 30,929 tonnes in September 2024 compared to 35,908 tonnes in August 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

CPO Futures Surge To RM5,200 A Tonne, Highest Since June 2022

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives surged close to RM5,200 per tonne for the January 2025 benchmark contract, reaching the highest level since June 2022, said a trader.

Sarawak Projects Up To 6 Pct Economic Growth In 2024 -- Abang Johari

KUCHING, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is projected to experience resilient economic growth of five to six per cent in 2024 due to strong external demand, increased domestic activities and easing inflationary pressures.

DP World-Sabah Ports Partnership To Meet ASEAN’s Thirst For Seamless Seaborne Trade

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Sapangar Bay Container Port (SBCP), through the synergy between Dubai-based DP World Plc and Sabah Ports Sdn Bhd (SPSB), is poised to integrate into DP World’s global network, strategically enhancing its role within Southeast Asia’s archipelagoes and enabling it to leverage the region’s rapid export growth.

Melewar Industrial Signs MoU With RusGrain Union To Secure Grain Supply

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) – The Melewar Industrial Group Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Russian Union of Grain Exporters (RusGrain Union) to secure a long-term grain supply, in response to the Malaysian government’s initiative to strengthen the nation’s food security sector.

Rally In CPO Futures Lifts Bursa Derivatives To Record Monthly Trading Volume In October

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) Bhd recorded an all-time high monthly trading volume for all its products combined with a total of 2.34 million contracts traded in October 2024.

Malaysia Records RM45.04 Billion In Halal Product Exports From January To September 2024 -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- From January to September 2024, Malaysia’s halal product exports increased to RM45.04 billion compared to RM39.36 billion in the same period in 2023.

Malaysia Secures Potential Exports To China Worth RM3.2 Bln – Tengku Zafrul

BEIJING, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s working visit to China has generated potential exports worth RM3.2 billion, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.

Malaysia Advised To Prepare Contingency Measures In Anticipation Of US Policy Shifts Under Trump 2.0

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia would be wise to prepare contingency measures in anticipation of potential US policy shifts and targeted tariffs under a Trump 2.0 administration, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

Trump Presidency To Enhance Malaysia's Export Potential, FDI Inflows -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Donald Trump’s re-election as the United States (US) President is expected to accelerate the China Plus One strategy, benefitting Malaysia through higher investments and enhanced export potential, particularly in sectors such as electronics, machinery, and palm oil. 

RHB Investment Bank Maintains Malaysia 2025 GDP Forecast At 5.0 Pct Post-Trump Win

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd has maintained Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 5.0 per cent based on global assumptions for a Goldilocks backdrop following Donald Trump’s victory in the United States (US) presidential elections.