OCBC Cuts Malaysia’s 2025 GDP Forecast To 4.3 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd has revised Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2025 to 4.3 per cent from 4.5 per cent on a weaker external demand outlook. 

Thailand Eyes Halal Sector To Deepen Economic Ties With Malaysia — Thai Chamber Of Commerce

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Thai Chamber of Commerce views the halal sector as a promising platform for deeper economic collaboration between Thailand and Malaysia.

CIMB Commits RM10 Bln To Boost Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (CIMB) has committed RM10 billion in funding facilities to drive economic integration and unlock cross-border opportunities in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Malaysia Secures RM1.07 Bln Potential Exports From PM Anwar's Working Visit To Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s working visit to Thailand which ended today has attracted potential exports worth RM1.07 billion, including products such as automotive parts, construction, oil and gas, energy, and medical devices.

ASEAN Rejects Any Form Of Unilaterally Imposed Tariffs - Anwar

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, April 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reaffirmed that ASEAN rejects any form of unilaterally imposed tariffs, stating that such measures contradict the spirit of multilateralism.

Anwar, Paetongtarn Reaffirm ASEAN's Collective Stand On US Tariffs

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, April 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Thai counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra have reaffirmed their commitment to addressing the issue of United States (US) tariffs collectively at the ASEAN level.

Tengku Zafrul To Meet US Trade Rep, Officials In Washington On April 24 To Discuss Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz is set to meet United States Trade Representative (USTR), Jamieson Greer and other relevant officials in Washington on April 24, to discuss the reciprocal tariff imposed on Malaysia.

APO Launches GPA Council, Unveils GP 2.0 Prototypes In Osaka

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) successfully hosted the first annual meeting of its Green Productivity Advisory (GPA) Council from April 14 to 15 in Osaka, Japan.

Malaysia's Business Events Industry Set To Grow By 8 Pct In 2025 - MACEOS

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The business events (BE) industry in Malaysia is projected to grow by eight per cent in 2025, according to the Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (MACEOS).

Petronas Unit Secures Additional Gas Supply Via Thailand-Malaysia Pipeline

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Petronas Energy & Gas Trading Sdn Bhd (PEGT) has secured an additional 155 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of gas supply via the Trans Thailand-Malaysia gas pipeline system, bringing the total to 400 mmscfd.

Sapura Energy Secures RM100 Mln Offshore Support Vessel Contracts In Malaysia, Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Sapura Energy Bhd’s (SEB) operations and maintenance (O&M) division has been awarded multiple offshore support vessel (OSV) contracts in Malaysia and Thailand, totalling close to RM100 million.

PGB Estimates Earliest Gas Restoration In Putra Heights By July 1, 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) estimates that gas restoration in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, could take place by July 1, 2025, at the earliest, subject to the outcome of ongoing investigations, regulatory approvals, and actual progress on site.