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Malaysia Emphasises Resilience, Inclusivity In Trade At APEC MRT Meeting

From Muhammad Muzammil Abdullah

JEJU (South Korea), May 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia today reiterated its commitment to fostering a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready trade environment during the 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) Meeting, which just concluded in Jeju, South Korea. 

Bursa Malaysia Likely To See Volatile Trading Amid Positive Outlook Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to see some volatile trading next week, albeit market optimism is supported by improving global sentiment, a dealer said.

Islamic World Should strengthen Fundamentals, Starting With Economy - PM Anwar 

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

KAZAN (Tatarstan), May 16 (Bernama) -- The Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called on the Islamic world to work together and strengthen its fundamentals, which begin with the economy, especially the halal industry that is worth US$3 trillion.

1Q GDP Growth In Line With Advance Estimates, Higher Than Previous Corresponding Quarter -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- A rousing performance across key economic sectors lifted Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), in line with the GDP advance estimates and higher than the 4.2 per cent growth recorded in 1Q 2024.

Easing US-China Trade Tensions Good For Malaysian, Global Economy - Tengku Zafrul

From Muhammad Muzammil Abdullah

JEJU (South Korea), May 16 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the easing of US-China trade tensions would help soften the impact of tariffs on the global economy, including Malaysia’s.

APEC Must Scale Up Capacity-Building Efforts To Support Sustainable Trade -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has called for greater investment in capacity building across Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies to support the transition to sustainable trade. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Marginally Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session slightly lower today, weighed down by a lack of fresh catalysts and mirroring the trend of key regional indices.

Malaysian Economy Expands 4.4 Pct In 1Q, Anchored By Household Spending

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy expanded by 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), driven by sustained household spending supported by favourable labour market conditions and government policies, compared to 4.2 per cent in 1Q 2024.

APEC's Role More Crucial Amid Global Trade Uncertainty - Korea's Trade Minister 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region continues to play a vital role in shaping the global economy and trade landscape, said South Korea’s Minister for Trade, Inkyo Cheong.

ASEAN, APEC Can Align Digitalisation Efforts To Boost Trade - Tengku Zafrul

From Muhammad Muzammil Abdullah

JEJU, May 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN countries and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies could pursue convergence in digitalisation initiatives to boost trade, investment, and transaction growth.

Malaysia, Japan Ink RM1.34 Bln Green Bioeconomy Deals At Expo 2025 Osaka

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Japan reached a new milestone in their green bioeconomy partnership with the signing of three strategic agreements worth RM1.34 billion on May 12 at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan.