Review And Upgrade Of FTAs A Critical Strategy To Strengthen Malaysia's Economic Agenda - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The review and upgrade of negotiations of free trade agreements (FTAs) are a critical strategy to ensure that Malaysia’s trade framework remains relevant in driving the nation’s economic and socio-economic agenda.

ART Will Only Come Into Force After Malaysia, US Exchange Notices

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) will only enter into force after Malaysia and the United States exchange written notices pursuant to Article 7.2 of the ART.

Sri Lankan FitsAir To Increase Malaysia Flights To Four-Weekly By End-March

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Sri Lanka’s low-cost carrier and the first privately-owned international airline FitsAir plans to increase its weekly flight frequency to Malaysia to four from three by the end of March this year. 

JETRO Fosters Innovation Partnerships Between Japanese And ASEAN Enterprises

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Japan’s Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry and the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) have implemented the Japan-ASEAN Co-creation Fast Track Pitch initiative to foster innovation between Japanese and ASEAN enterprises.

Fortrea To Unveil Q4, Full-Year 2025 Results On Feb 26

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Fortrea, a global contract research organisation (CRO), announced that it will release its fourth quarter (Q4) and full year 2025 financial results on Feb 26, before the market opens.

RM9.5 Mln In Rubber Production Incentives Distributed To 94,677 Smallholders From Jan-Nov 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- A total of 94,677 smallholders benefited from the Rubber Production Incentive (IPG), receiving RM9.50 million in payments between January and November 2025, the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) said.

KPF Pays Rm1.21 Bln To Its Members From 2020 To Nov 2025 -- DPM Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Koperasi Permodalan Felda Malaysia Bhd (KPF) has paid a total of RM1.21 billion to its members for share withdrawal applications and annual dividends during the period from 2020 to Nov 30, 2025.

MPOB In Talks With Ground Vehicle Operators, Biodiesel Suppliers To Expand B20 Use At KLIA - KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is in discussions with ground vehicle operators and B20 biodiesel suppliers to blend B20 as part of efforts to expand its use at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

Amanah Raya Settles 2,554 Small-Value Estate Cases In 2025 - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- A total of 2,554 files involving estates valued at RM3,000 and below were settled by Amanah Raya Bhd between January and December 2025, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said.

Ringgit Rises To 3.9130 Vs Greenback On Strong Fundamentals, US Fed Holds Rates

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally firmer against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by confidence in Malaysia’s economic growth and solid domestic fundamentals, as investors digested the US Federal Reserve (Fed)’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.

Sales Tax On LVG Contributes RM817 Mln In Additional Revenue In 2025 - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Sales tax on low value goods (LVG) contributed an additional revenue of RM817 million last year, up from RM476 million in 2024, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

ART Does Not Change Direction Of Country's Nuclear Policy - PETRA

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) said the Malaysia-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) does not change the direction of the country's nuclear policy.