Malaysia Open To Downstream REE Joint Ventures - Tengku Zafrul

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is open to foreign companies establishing joint ventures with local firms to develop rare earth minerals in Malaysia.

47th ASEAN Summit To Focus On Trade, Economic Security Amid Global Challenges -- Tengku Zafrul

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- ​Economic cooperation and security will take centre stage as ASEAN leaders gather this week for the 47th ASEAN Summit, which aims to push forward key trade agreements and deepen regional integration amid a challenging global environment.

Malaysia’s Inflation Up 1.5 Pct In September 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation increased 1.5 per cent in September 2025, with the index points standing at 135.2 as against 133.2 in the same month of 2024, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Sumang To Boost R&D On Functional Biomaterials From Jeju’s Natural Resources

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Clean Jeju Green Tea Cooperative ‘Sumang’, a processor of agricultural, marine, and herbal materials from Jeju Island, has announced its plans to expand research and development (R&D) activities of functional biomaterials derived from the island’s natural resources.

Ringgit Edges Lower Against Greenback, Stronger Versus Major Currencies

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar today as the greenback strengthened amid renewed optimism that the United States (US) and China may reach a trade deal soon, said an economist.

Malaysia To Strengthen ASEAN's Central Role At Upcoming RCEP Summit -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia intends to reinforce ASEAN's central role in guiding the implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) during the 5th RCEP Leaders' Meeting next week.

Principal: Global Financial Inclusion Hits A Plateau In 2025 Amid Rising Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Global progress on financial inclusion has plateaued in 2025 after steady gains in recent years, according to the latest Global Financial Inclusion Index released by Principal Financial Group.

Foreign Investors End Two-week Buying Streak, Pull US$1.71 Bln From Asian Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors turned net sellers, ending their two-week consecutive streak of net buying activity across Asian markets last week, recording US$1.71 billion of net foreign outflows. 

Sarawak, South Korea Forge Strategic Alliance To Drive Next-generation AI Chip Innovation

KUCHING, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- SMD Semiconductor Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned company of the Sarawak government, has teamed up with South Korea’s Rebellions Inc, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaker, to advance AI chip design and semiconductor development, positioning Sarawak at the forefront of Asia’s fast-growing AI landscape.

AirAsia X To Acquire A321neo, A321LR Planes In 2H 2026 For Medium-Haul Expansion

From Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

TASHKENT, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd plans to expand its fleet by acquiring smaller aircraft, including new engine options (NEO) and long-range (LR) models, as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in medium-haul markets.

Priority Economic Deliverables Hallmark Of Malaysia's Leadership As ASEAN Chair 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) – Malaysia can hold its head high as its chairmanship of ASEAN 2025 draws to a close this year for having set in motion initiatives to drive regional integration, engage more with dialogue partners and fortify the grouping’s economic pillar.

Nuclear Power An Option To Strengthen ASEAN’s Energy Security - Fadillah

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said nuclear power, especially new technologies like small modular reactors, is being considered as a potential option to strengthen energy security and support ASEAN’s shift towards a low-carbon energy future.