Automotive Sector TIV Surges 30 Pct In October, Highest Month Year-to-date -- MAA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive sector total industry volume (TIV) surged 30 per cent to 75,992 units in October 2025 from 58,490 units in September, marking the highest month for the year-to-date (YTD), according to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).

EcoWorld Marks 51 Years Of Malaysia-China Diplomatic Ties With Golf Invitational

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld) and WDA Sports Technology Sdn Bhd hosted the China-Malaysia 51st Diplomatic Relations Golf Invitational at Templer Park Country Club today. 

Ringgit Rise Reflects Strong Economic Fundamentals, Boosts Investor Confidence

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The recent strengthening of the ringgit versus the US dollar reflects Malaysia’s underlying economic fundamentals and rising investor confidence in the country, said Sunway University economics professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng.

Malaysia Airlines, Trip.Biz In Pact To Enhance Travel Solutions For SME

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines and Trip.com group’s business travel unit Trip.Biz have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deliver enhanced business travel solutions to small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) across key business travel markets in Asia, Europe, and other regions globally.

ASEAN Cross-border QR Payment Surges To 12.9 Million Transactions In 1h 2025 -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- ASEAN cross-border Quick Response (QR) payment has surged, reaching 12.9 million transactions in the first half of 2025, said Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

ASEAN Must Act On Tariff Fallout With Clearer Trade Rules -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must address the immediate fallout from the rise in tariffs by defining the rules of origin more clearly, closing transhipment loopholes, and developing trade diversion safeguards, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

IATA, Malaysia, Japan, Industry Partners Urge Stronger Global Cooperation In Aviation Climate Action

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with Malaysia, Japan and leading industry stakeholders, have urged governments and the international community to reaffirm the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)’s leadership and accelerate coordinated climate action toward net-zero aviation by 2050. 

Gold Futures End Lower As December Fed Rate Cut Odds Drop To 40 Pct

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today amid broad risk-off sentiment after investors reacted to a reduced chance of a December Fed rate cut, which now stands at around 40 per cent.

2026 Census To Cover 1.2 Million Organisations, Including 180,000 In FTS - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Economic Census (BE2026) will cover an estimated 1.2 million establishments nationwide, of which 180,000 registered business establishments are operating in the Federal Territories, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

Rubber Market Closes Higher On Firmer Chinese Economic Data

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The rubber market finished higher on Tuesday, lifted by encouraging Chinese economic data and stronger automotive sales figures, said a dealer.

Malaysia To Strengthen Trade Linkages With Cambodia Via MATRADE-Led Mission

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia plans to strengthen its trade engagement with Cambodia, one of ASEAN’s fastest-growing economies, through an export acceleration mission there from Nov 25 to 27. 

Gold Futures End Lower As Hopes For December US Rate Cut Cool

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower as expectations of a US rate cut in December eased, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.