Economic

Dmitry Shubov Consulting Guides Southeast Asian Legal Tech Startups Into US Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- A new generation of legal technology entrepreneurs from Southeast Asia is looking to enter the United States (US) market as the region’s business-to-business digital commerce sector is projected to reach US$130 billion by 2026. (US$1=RM4.04)

Malaysia's 2025 Exports Hit RM1.45 Trillion As Of November

KEPALA BATAS, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s export value reached RM1.45 trillion for the period of January to November this year, while total trade hit RM2.77 trillion for the same period.

Butterworth KTM Station, Air Cargo Terminal Upgrade To Drive More Balanced Development In Penang

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- The upgrade of Butterworth KTM Station and the expansion of the air cargo terminal at Penang International Airport could be important catalysts for achieving more balanced development between Penang Island and Seberang Perai.

Australia Eyes Increased Investment And Trade With Malaysia Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26  (Bernama) -- Australia is eyeing an increase in investment and trade with Malaysia next year, said Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia, Danielle Heinecke.

Tanco's Unit Appoints Hong Kong Firm To Operate Smart AI Container Port In Port Dickson

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Tanco Holdings Bhd’s 79 per cent-owned subsidiary, Midports Holdings Sdn Bhd (MHSB), has appointed Hong Kong-based Ocean Bridge International Ports Management Co Ltd (OBIPM) as the operator of the smart artificial intelligence (AI) container port project in Port Dickson.

TRC Synergy Bags RM550.80 Mln Penang LRT Mutiara Line Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- TRC Synergy Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Trans Resources Corporation Sdn Bhd, has secured a contract worth RM550.8 million from SRS Consortium Sdn Bhd for a project related to the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line.

Agriculture Sector Records 3.1 Per Cent Growth In 2024, Driven By Palm Oil

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- The strong performance of palm oil continues to be the main driver of growth in the country’s agricultural sector, which expanded 3.1 per cent in 2024 compared with 0.2 per cent in the previous year, according to the Selected Agricultural Indicators 2025 report released today by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia’s Export Unit Value Index Slips 0.1 Pct in November 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's export unit value index decreased by 0.1 per cent to 154.0 points in November 2025 from 154.2 points in the preceding month, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). 

Penang, Johor, Selangor, Sarawak, KL Dominates Malaysia's Exports In November 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Penang, Johor, Selangor, Sarawak, and Kuala Lumpur dominated Malaysia’s exports, accounting for 85.5 per cent of the total in November 2025, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia's Economy Remains Resilient In 2025 Amid Tariff Wars, Geopolitical Turbulence

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has maintained its economic resilience in 2025, supported by the country’s trade neutrality and openness despite United States (US) President Donald Trump's tariff wars and geopolitical turbulence, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Petronas Dagangan In Contact With Affected Customers After Refueling At Petronas Samarahan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- Petronas Dagangan Bhd informed that a number of vehicles were affected after refuelling at the Petronas Station Samarahan Expressway earlier yesterday.

Revised RP3 Gas Facility Base Tariff Doesn't Result In Higher Overall Gas Prices - FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- The revised gas facility base tariff for the Third Regulatory Period (RP3) from January 2026 to December 2028 does not translate into a higher overall gas price for end-users in the near term, says the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM).