KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- AKWEL, a key player in the manufacturing of parts and systems for the automotive and heavy-vehicle sectors, has reported a first-half 2025 turnover of 510.6 million euros, marking a 3.4 per cent decline compared to the same period in 2024. (1 Euro = RM4.94)
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should choose a specific sector within the semiconductor industry to focus on and strive to become a leader in that niche, setting itself apart from other ASEAN countries, said Basementality Sdn Bhd spot procurement manager Kirill Korbout.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The targeted fiscal measures announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday are anticipated to enhance near-term consumption, especially for essential goods and household items, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) will conduct a comprehensive review of improvements should the Selected Pre-Qualified Open Tender Procurement Method (Selected Pre-Q Procurement) be reintroduced in the future.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The retail prices of RON95 and RON97 petrol will remain unchanged at RM2.05 and RM3.21 per litre, respectively, for the period of July 24 to 30.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Research firms have revised their forecasts for Malaysia’s headline inflation in 2025, lowering it to 1.5 per cent to 1.8 per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The establishment of Malaysia Blockchain Infrastructure (MBI) spearheaded by MIMOS Bhd is aimed at catalysing Malaysia's digital advancement by fostering digital integration and a unified blockchain infrastructure.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Plus Three (APT) countries have reaffirmed their strong commitment to deepening regional economic integration and maintaining a rules-based multilateral trading system, amid escalating global economic and trade uncertainties.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s brisk ringgit-denominated transactions will continue to entrench the local currency as among the top 20 currencies globally, a top wealth management company official said today.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must demand reciprocal market access from major trading partners such as the European Union (EU) and China, especially in sectors like palm oil, halal products and electric vehicle (EV) battery minerals, to safeguard its regional trade stability amid rising global protectionism, an analyst said.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The Expo 2025 Osaka serves as a launchpad for deeper cooperation in key economic sectors, proving to be a significant platform for enhancing economic relations between Japan and Malaysia, according to the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO).
By Wan Muhammad Aslah Wan Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Norway is optimistic about boosting economic ties with ASEAN and Malaysia, focusing on sustainability, trade and green growth, said Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik.
