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By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Friday, supported by positive sentiment following the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates for the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), said an analyst.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The HAVAL H6 Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) has been gaining acceptance in Malaysia, emerging as the second best-selling hybrid in the country driven by strong and sustained consumer confidence in the model.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The global economy is facing renewed strain from the ongoing conflict in West Asia, with up to US$50 billion (US$1 = RM3.98) in financial support potentially needed to help vulnerable countries weather the shock, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed mostly higher against major currencies today, but eased slightly against the US dollar amid concerns over the durability of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- The government is taking the impact of the global energy crisis on various industry players, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the healthcare sector, seriously, said Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Polyplastics Co Ltd announced its DURACON polyoxymethylene (POM) resin has been selected for use in a unique crawler track transport system developed by Tokyo-based CuboRex Co Ltd, a supplier of innovative mobility solutions.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Kymeta Corporation, a flat-panel satellite terminal manufacturer, has launched its new Kestrel u5, a compact multi-orbit satellite communications (SATCOM) terminal designed for unmanned systems, national security operations, and high-speed industrial mobility.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Cummins Asia Pacific announced it will showcase its new K50 marine engine at the Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) 2026 exhibition, underscoring its focus on delivering power solutions engineered for the operating conditions and customer needs across the region.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 integrates clear quality benchmarks by refocusing employment targets on higher value-added job creation, said an economist.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s equity market surged to its strongest level since 2018 on Tuesday, as renewed investor confidence, underpinned by a firmer ringgit and shifting global capital dynamics, prompted a reassessment of the country’s risk profile, say economists.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Dongfeng Motor has officially launched its G Series high-end truck brand for overseas markets at the 2026 Overseas Commercial Vehicle Partnership Summit held last month in Shiyan, Hubei Province.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must leverage digitalisation to enhance data transparency in environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting, strengthen governance mechanisms to boost investor confidence, and invest in human capital for a workforce that is ready for tomorrow’s energy technologies.
