Johor Tables State Budget 2025 With Surplus Of RM5.12 Mln

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The state government tabled the Johor Budget 2025 with a surplus of RM5.12 million at the Johor State Legislative Assembly sitting here today. 

Petronas Chemicals' Shares Up At Mid-Morning Despite 3Q Net Loss

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd’s shares on Bursa Malaysia rose during the mid-morning session despite recording a RM789 million net loss in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) compared with a net profit of RM424 million in the same period last year. 

Malaysian Businesses Urged To Tap Into Kenya’s Agriculture, Halal Industries -- Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysian businesses are encouraged to explore investment opportunities in Kenya, especially in the agriculture sector, which requires smart farming techniques and industrialised know-how, as well as in the halal industry.

FMC Continues Monitoring Domestic Financial Market Conditions Amidst Key Global Developments

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Financial Markets Committee (FMC) continues to monitor the domestic financial market conditions amidst key global developments, namely the outcome of the recent US election and concerns surrounding China’s economic growth prospects.

Malaysia To Align Real Economy & Capital Market To Drive Inclusive Growth - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is aiming to align its real economy with ongoing developments in the capital market as the nation reinvents its economic framework, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Manufacturing Capacity Utilisation Hits 82.4 Pct In 3Q 2024 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing industry achieved capacity utilisation of 82.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024), an increase of 3.0 percentage points from the same quarter the previous year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

MATRADE, EXIM Bank Ink MoU To Boost Trade Promotion

From Zarul Effendi Razali

DUBAI, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening trade promotion collaboration on the basis of equality and mutual benefit.

Global Tech Upcycle, Front-loading Activities To Support Malaysia's Trade Performance In 4Q 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The global tech upcycle and front-loading activities will likely support Malaysia's trade performance in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q 2024), said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Malaysia Tops Southeast Asia's Equity Market Performance In 2024 - Deloitte

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has attracted significant interest in its equity market, becoming the best performer in Southeast Asia when compared to its regional peers for the first 10 and a half months of this year, according to Deloitte, a global professional services firm.

Trump’s Economic Policies Can Add RM19.7 Bln To Malaysia's GDP - Juwai IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Donald Trump’s upcoming economic policies are expected to significantly impact Malaysia’s economy, with projections indicating that they could contribute RM19.7 billion to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).

Malaysia Spends RM150 Mln On Vietnamese Rubber To Meet Rising Industry Demand

By Vijian Paramasivam

PHNOM PENH, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia procured 24,800 tonnes of Vietnamese rubber worth US$35.2 million (RM150 million) from January to October 2024 to meet the rising needs of the country’s diversifying rubber industry. 

Malaysia's Total Trade Up 2.1 Pct To RM244.3 Bln In October - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's total trade increased 2.1 per cent to RM244.3 billion in October 2024, up from RM239.3 billion a year earlier, driven by growth in both exports and imports, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.