13h ago
DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 23 (Bernama) -- As the chairman of ASEAN this year, Malaysia had a strong start by delivering the 10-member bloc’s collective voice on its challenges, potentials and its independence in making decisions at the renowned World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Summit 2025 here.
1d ago
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) strategy to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent today is meticulously crafted, emphasising sustained economic growth while keenly monitoring the ebb and flow of global financial and geopolitical developments, said economists.
2d ago
By Anas Abu Hassan
DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today held high-level meetings with business leaders from six multinational companies (MNCs) including AstraZeneca, Fortescue, DP World, Medtronics, Nestle, and Google.
2d ago
SUBANG, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is prepared to adapt to global changes, including potential shifts in US policy under a second Trump administration, without significant disruption to its natural resources and environmental sustainability agenda, Natural Resources and Environment Sustainability Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said.
2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its uptrend at midday, supported by buying activity in selected heavyweight stocks, particularly in industrial products and services, utilities, and financial services.
2d ago
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is projected to sustain robust economic growth in 2025 despite facing external challenges, driven by resilient domestic demand, surging foreign investments, and recovery in global technology demand.
3d ago
From D.Arul Rajoo
BRUSSELS, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- In a significant call to action, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged the European Union (EU) to deepen its support for Southeast Asia through increased climate financing, green investments, technical assistance, and capacity-building initiatives.
3d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- A modern and dynamic free trade agreement will bring mutual benefits, open doors to new business opportunities and improve supply chain resilience.
3d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade is expected to expand in line with the outlook published by the World Trade Organisation (WTO), which projected global merchandise trade volume to grow by three per cent, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
3d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Exports and imports rebounded to an all-time high in 2024 with trade amounting to RM2.88 trillion, a 9.2 per cent increase year-on-year (y-o-y), surpassing the RM2 trillion mark for four consecutive years, according to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).
5d ago
By D.Arul Rajoo
LONDON, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to the United Kingdom (UK) has successfully attracted RM11 billion in potential investments across various sectors, including renewable energy and the digital economy.
6d ago
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a positive note, in line with most of its regional peers, as bargain hunting boosted the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) after a lacklustre performance over the last few days.