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By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ability to attract strong foreign direct investment (FDI) while domestic companies continue expanding overseas underscores the country’s growing economic strength, competitiveness and investor confidence in the country’s long-term prospects, economists said.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains to close higher against the US dollar and other major currencies, as well as ASEAN peers, on Wednesday, supported by stronger-than-expected economic data in Malaysia, which boosted investor confidence and market sentiment.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is always open to strengthening strategic cooperation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in various high-potential economic sectors including the petroleum and gas, petrochemical and logistics industries to drive trade, investment and the development of high-value industries.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s external position should remain resilient despite heightened geopolitical uncertainty and the ongoing US-Iran conflict, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia continued to record a surplus in the current account balance (CAB) in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), amounting to RM15.2 billion, equivalent to 3.0 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), significantly higher than RM2.7 billion in 4Q 2025.
By Thivyamalini Ramalu
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The government’s recent achievement of a services account surplus marks a stronger momentum of recovery for Malaysia’s economy, driven by fiscal discipline, targeted subsidy measures, and more deliberate economic restructuring.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The Finance Ministry (MoF) said Malaysia’s overall external debt risk remains manageable, supported by a favourable maturity and currency profile.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s strong 5.2 per cent gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025) places the country firmly on track to achieve the higher end of 2025 growth target of 4.0 per cent to 4.8 per cent, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has said its close consultation and agreement with the US Treasury reflect existing practices and “do not in any way affect the ability to independently formulate monetary policy, or our ability to safeguard the stability and value of the ringgit.”
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the United States (US) Department of the Treasury have agreed to continue close consultations on macroeconomic and foreign exchange (FX) matters.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to introduce progressive reforms in investment and trade policies to strengthen Malaysia’s global competitiveness, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) today.
By Sukudhew (Sukhdave) Singh
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- The United States’ (US) sweeping tariffs, and the inevitable retaliatory measures, are a dangerous and misguided approach to trade.
