BNM Maintains OPR At 3.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent at its meeting today.

Malaysia-Arm Deal To Drive Semiconductor Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's partnership with United Kingdom-based Arm Holdings Plc (ARM) will help to elevate Malaysia into a high-value economy, igniting the front-end semiconductor ecosystem while fostering growth of local semiconductor firms over the long term.

Malaysia’s Membership In CPTTP, RCEP Unaffected By US Tariff Policies - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s status as a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) remains unchanged, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Ringgit Surges Against US Dollar Amid Renewed Global Risk Appetite

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit surged against the US dollar on Wednesday, riding the wave of broad greenback weakness and renewed global risk appetite, said an analyst.

Ambank Finances RM1.06 Bln Acquisition Of Bahru Stainless From Spain’s Acerinox

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- AmBank (M) Bhd has granted financing facilities to Worldwide Stainless Sdn Bhd, an affiliate of Yankong Group, for the acquisition of Bahru Stainless Sdn Bhd from Spain's Acerinox S.A. for RM1.06 billion.

MIDA and Arm Ltd Forge Agreement to Boost Malaysia’s Semiconductor Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Arm Ltd's decision to select Malaysia as its first Southeast Asian partner sets clear objectives that will help elevate the country's semiconductor sector.

Dongfeng Truck Lauds 2024 Achievements, Unveils 3 New Models

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The Southeast Asia Dongfeng Day 2025 brand event recently held in Jakarta, Indonesia, has gathered over 100 representatives from dealers, partners, and media to celebrate Dongfeng Truck’s 2024 achievements and unveiling of new models.

Govt To Determine Any Laws Breached In Alleged Shipment Of US-sanctioned AI Chips - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The government is taking necessary actions to establish whether Malaysian laws had been breached in the alleged shipment of United States (US)-sanctioned artificial intelligence (AI) chips from Singapore to Malaysia, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Malaysia’s Natural Gas Production Rebounds, Up 3 Pct In 2024 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural gas production rose three per cent to 2,948.8 billion cubic feet in 2024, rebounding from previous declines, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.  

Renewable Energy Exports Via ENEGEM Based On Excess Supply -- PETRA

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The implementation of renewable energy (RE) exports through the Energy Exchange Malaysia (ENEGEM) is based on excess electricity from the existing electricity supply system, said the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA).

Govt To Focus On Promoting Malaysia As A Safe Investment Destination - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The government will place greater emphasis on promoting Malaysia as a safe investment destination, based on political and economic stability, pro-business policies, and its strategic location in Southeast Asia, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI).

MIFF 2025: Paving The Way For Innovation And Design To Boost Malaysia's Furniture Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) 2025’s enduring commitment to fostering design and innovation is essential for the sustainability of the Malaysian furniture industry, which significantly contributes to the country’s export earnings and growth.