Investment, Economic Cooperation With Italy, Brazil And France Expected After PM’s Working Visit – Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA, July 2 (Bernama) -- Several new initiatives involving investment and strategic economic cooperation between Malaysia and Italy, France, and Brazil are expected to be announced following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's working visit to the three countries.

PM Anwar To Meet Italian Industry Leaders

ROME, July 2 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will begin his second day in the Italian capital with a roundtable meeting with key industry leaders.

JS-SEZ Could Lift Johor's National GDP Share To More Than 12 Pct By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is expected to propel Johor's share of national gross domestic product (GDP) to exceed 12 per cent by 2023, should their investments materialise according to plan, said CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.

Johor On Track To Emerge As Malaysia’s New economic Driver -- Exco

JOHOR BAHRU, July 2 (Bernama) -- The Johor state government is confident that the state is on the right track to emerge as Malaysia’s new economic driver when it records the highest gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2024. 

Living Wage Drive By GLCs, GLICs A Pivotal Step Towards National Wage Reform – Economists

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The move by Government-linked Investment Companies (GLICs) and Government-linked Companies (GLCs) to implement a minimum monthly living wage of RM3,100 for 153,000 employees marks a highly significant milestone that can catalyse a broader wage reform across Malaysia’s labour market, according to economists.

Diversification Ensures Malaysia's Economy Remains Resilient

By Samantha Tan Chiew Tieng

PUTRAJAYA, July 2 (Bernama) – Malaysia remains on solid footing due to its inclusive and long-term economic strategy despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raising concerns over the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions to global energy supply.

India Eyes Deeper Ties In Semiconductors And Digital Economy With Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- India is keen to deepen its already robust business linkages with Malaysia in the fast-growing semiconductor industry and digital economy.

Bursa Rebounds After Lower Open On Economic Optimism

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally lower on Wednesday but rebounded soon after, supported by continued buying in selected heavyweights amid optimism over the domestic economic outlook, an analyst said.

SynVista To Invest RM235 Mln In Energy Storage Facility In Selangor, Eyes Operations In 4Q

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- SynVista Energy Holdings Pte Ltd (SynVista Energy), a  Singapore-headquartered global leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered energy storage systems, is investing US$50 million (RM210 million) to establish its first energy storage manufacturing facility in Selangor.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Mixed Regional Cues

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower today, tracking mixed cues from the regional rubber futures markets amid a stronger ringgit against the United States (US) dollar, a dealer said. 

Bank Islam’s ISIA 3.0 Redefines Investment, Profits With Purpose

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has launched the Ihsan Sustainability Investment Account (ISIA) 3.0, the third version of its pioneering Shariah-compliant investment offering.

Bursa Marginally Higher On Heavyweight Buying, Upbeat Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher on Tuesday, supported by continued buying in selected heavyweights amid optimism over the economic outlook, an analyst said.