US Cuts Tariff On Malaysia To 19 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has imposed a reduced tariff of 19 per cent on Malaysian imports, effective Aug 8, 2025.

14th SSM National Conference Returns With Focus On Sustainability And Governance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) will host the 14th edition of the SSM National Conference (SSMNC) in 2025, continuing its commitment to advancing discussions on corporate governance and regulatory practices in Malaysia.

Vietnam’s Non-life Insurance Industry Holds Steady, Says AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best is maintaining its stable outlook on Vietnam’s non-life insurance segment, supported by structural economic advantages and strong demand across core insurance lines.

ASEAN's Position As Regional Economic Powerhouse Remains Intact -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s position as an emerging regional economic powerhouse remains intact, as does its commitment to deepen economic integration, such as in the area of finance, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Kenanga, CIMB Maintain ‘Buy’ On Yinson After US$600 Mln Vietnam Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd and CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd have reiterated their “Buy” calls on Yinson Holdings Bhd after it secured a contract worth around US$600 million to provide and charter a floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel in Vietnam. (US$1=RM4.21).

Yinson JV Secures US$600 Mln FSO Contract For Vietnam Offshore Project

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Yinson Holdings Bhd, through its joint venture PTSC South East Asia Pte Ltd (PTSC SEA), has secured a contract with Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Petroleum Operating Company (PQPOC) to provide and charter a floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel for the offshore Block B Field in southwest Vietnam.

Revised GDP Growth Forecast Reflects Malaysia’s Economic Realities -- Economist

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) – The revised projection for Malaysia’s GDP growth in 2025 by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is a realistic forecast that aligns with the economy’s underlying growth potential, said economist Professor Geoffrey Williams.

Malaysia Leans On Quiet Engagement To Seek Favourable Tariffs Revision - Analyst 

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) – Malaysia remains locked in quiet engagement and possibly embracing a deliberate positioning with the United States (US) to lower the 25 per cent tariffs on its exports to the American markets as the Aug 1 deadline approaches.

CIMB: National Semiconductor Strategy Gains Investor And Regional Backing

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects Malaysia’s National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) to continue gaining traction among investors, institutions, and regional stakeholders.

Chitose Group Plans To Operate 10 Million Hectares Of Microalgae Production Facilities

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Chitose Group which operates the world’s largest microalgae production facility using flat-panel type photobioreactors in Kuching, Sarawak, is aiming to develop 10 million hectares of large-scale microalgae cultivation farms in Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Middle East and other potential areas, by 2050 covering a market size of US$4.2 trillion (US$1=RM4.22).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Investors Await US Tariff Outcome, Policy Clarity

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed in the red on Friday after two consecutive sessions of gains as investors pocketed some profit while adopting a wait-and-see stance amid ongoing negotiations between Malaysia and the United States to secure a 20 per cent tariff rate.

Malaysia Committed To Advancing ASEAN Semiconductor Supply Chain Framework - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, through platforms such as the upcoming ASEAN Semiconductor Summit (ASEMIS) 2025, is determined to advance the ASEAN Framework for Integrated Semiconductor Supply Chain and strengthen the region’s role in ensuring global tech security.