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Sabah Attracts RM11.37 Bln In Approved Investments In 1H 2025 - Tengku Zafrul

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Sabah recorded RM11.37 billion in approved investments across various economic sectors in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), said Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Logistics, Transport Sector Remains Key Driver Of Malaysia’s Economic Growth - Transport Sec-gen

By Jailani Hasan

SHAH ALAM, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The logistics and transport sector continues to play a crucial role as a key engine of Malaysia’s economic growth, contributing between four and six per cent to the national gross domestic product in recent years, said Ministry of Transport secretary-general Datuk Seri Jana Santhiran Muniayan.

Prominent Logistics, Maritime Industry Leaders Among 33 Honoured With CILT Fellowships

SHAH ALAM, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Two prominent figures in Malaysia’s logistics and maritime sectors were among 33 distinguished industry players nationwide conferred with the Chartered Fellow (FCILT) at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Malaysia Convocation 2025 held today.

EXIM Bank Exchanges Strategic MoUs With PTRB, SINOSURE At MIHAS Shanghai 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Export-Import Bank of Malaysia (EXIM Bank) has exchanged two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with PT Resources Holdings Bhd (PTRB) and China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (SINOSURE) during the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) Shanghai 2025.

Westports, Maybank Islamic Eye China’s Growing Halal Market Worth US$217 Bln

From Amanina Mohamad Yusof

SHANGHAI, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia seeks a stronger role in global halal logistics, major port operator Westports Holdings Bhd is positioning itself to capitalise on China’s rapidly growing halal food and beverage market, projected to reach US$217.10 billion by 2034.(US$1 = RM4.18).

Bursa Malaysia Strengthens Cooperation With Regulators To Reduce Risk Of Foreign Fund Sell-Offs

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia, together with regulatory authorities, is working closely to enhance market efficiency, vibrancy, and accessibility for investors — including foreign investors — to reduce the risk of sell-offs and foreign fund outflows from the equity market.

Bank Islam, PAAB Ink MoU To Channel RM100 Mln Financing For Contractors

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB) to provide RM100 million financing to PAAB contractors in 2026.

BNM Governor: Malaysian Economy To Remain On Steady Growth Path Into 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).  

Local Talent Development Key To Success In Semiconductor Industry -- PM Anwar

CYBERJAYA, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s success in developing the semiconductor industry hinges on the nation’s ability to create a highly skilled local talent pool that can meet the requirements of global investors, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintains the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting for 2025. 

Government Rules Out Ring-Fencing Policy For Rural Welfare, Infrastructure -- Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The government has no plans to introduce a ring-fencing policy to set a protected minimum allocation for rural welfare and infrastructure programmes such as roads, clinics and hospitals, Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying said.

Malaysia's Economy Remains Resilient, Supported By Global Tech Demands - S&P

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic growth continues to remain resilient this year, against the backdrop of external volatility and uncertainties related to the United States (US) trade policy, according to S&P Global Ratings (S&P).