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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy grew by 5.2 per cent in 2025 on account of strong domestic demand and favourable exports exceeding the forecast range of 4-4.8 per cent, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- MUFG Bank Ltd expects the ringgit to strengthen toward 3.70 against the US dollar by end-2026, underpinned by a more durable appreciation cycle driven by structural fundamentals.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) is emerging as a key driver of Malaysia’s transition from volume-based manufacturing to a more innovation-led, high-value economy, according to industry players.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Penang’s long-established electrical and electronics (E&E) ecosystem highlights the importance of other Malaysian states building on their own strengths under the National Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, said InvestPenang.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The sanctions imposed by China on several United States (US) defense companies following arms sales to Taiwan at the end of 2025 do not have a direct impact on trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) into Malaysia, particularly in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector.
SINGAPORE, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Singapore has upgraded its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2026 to between two and four per cent from the previous targets of one to three per cent, said its Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Investment banks have remained positive on Malaysia’s manufacturing sector outlook in 2026, citing resilient domestic demand, reduced tariff uncertainty and steady investment activity as key factors supporting growth.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) expanded by 4.8 per cent year-on-year in December 2025, driven by strong output growth in the manufacturing sector, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Ports and logistics and real estate investment trust (REIT) sectors are among the sectors to post stronger fourth quarter (4Q) 2025 results given Malaysia’s sustained economic fundamentals and improved investors’ confidence, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and India recognise the significant progress made by Petroliam National Bhd (Petronas) and Gentari in India’s renewable energy and green hydrogen landscape in the energy sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The India-Malaysia CEOs Forum has called for a structured review of the Malaysia-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) to align with 21st century priorities such as digital trade, advanced services, and resilient supply chains.
JASIN, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The Melaka state government is targeting to attract more high-technology investments from Germany through the development of the German Technology Park (GTP) industrial area in Bemban.
