Rubber Market Closes Mixed On Weaker Regional Futures

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today, influenced by weaker advice in the regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

MATRADE Confident To Achieve RM3 Bln Sales Target At MIHAS@Shanghai

By Amanina Mohamad Yusof

SHANGHAI, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is fully confident that the RM3 billion sales target at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase in Shanghai (MIHAS@Shanghai) 2025 can be achieved, based on the performance during the expo’s first and second days.

No Immediate Need To Reduce OPR, Malaysia's Economic Outlook Remains Resilient - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has room to reduce the overnight policy rate (OPR), but there is no immediate urgency to do so given the country’s resilient economic outlook, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid. 

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).  

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. 

MIHAS@Shanghai: Gateway For Businesses To Connect With Partners Worldwide -- MATRADE

From Amanina Mohamad Yusof

SHANGHAI, Nov 6 ( Bernama) -- The Malaysia International Halal Showcase in Shanghai (MIHAS@Shanghai), held in conjunction with the China International Import Expo (CIIE), serves as a smart gateway for Malaysian businesses to connect with important partners across North Asia and beyond.

Ringgit’s Strong Run Backed By Narrowing Rate Gap, Domestic Resilience

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is seen moving towards the 4.00 to 4.15 level against the greenback by end-2025, after registering a six per cent gain against the US dollar year-to-date, making it the top-performing Asian currency and affirming its steady trajectory.

Anwar: Strong Global Partnerships Key To Malaysia’s Semiconductor, E&E Growth

CYBERJAYA, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and ASEAN can only achieve true success if regional trade and investment continue to strengthen, alongside greater focus on new areas such as digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

MATRADE’s US Offices To Boost Malaysia’s Export Presence

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation’s (MATRADE) offices in Los Angeles, Miami and New York are well-positioned to strengthen Malaysia’s engagement in the export market. 

Guiyang’s Dual-Wheel Drive: Intelligent Manufacturing Powers A New Industrial Era

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Guiyang is fast-tracking its transformation into an intelligent manufacturing hub under its "Upgrading Industry for City Booming" strategy in the 14th Five-Year Plan.

Malaysia's Rare Earth Pact With US Powers High-tech Revolution To Move Up The Value Chain

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s partnership with the United States in critical minerals unlocks new flows of American investment and technology, as well as the development of downstream rare earth elements (REE) capabilities, from extraction and separation to advanced manufacturing.

NZ–Malaysia Halal Collaboration Marks Major Economic Shift — NZMBA President

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- New Zealand’s move to explore membership in the soon-to-be-established ASEAN Halal Council marks a significant step towards deeper economic cooperation with Malaysia, said New Zealand Malaysian Business Association (NZMBA) president Dave Ananth.