Malaysia’s 5.1 Pct GDP Growth In 2024 Demonstrates Resilience Amid Global Uncertainties - Economist

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fourth-quarter 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5.0 per cent, leading to a full-year expansion of 5.1 per cent, reflects a strategically resilient economy leveraging domestic strengths amid global uncertainties, according to AmBank Group.

Trump’s Tariff War Pushes Malaysia To Accelerate Reforms - Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The uncertainty in the global economy following US President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes on Canada, Mexico and China presents an opportunity for Malaysia to accelerate economic reforms, Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said.

Economy Ministry To Launch Natural Gas Roadmap By Third Quarter This Year -- Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy will launch the Natural Gas Roadmap in the second or third quarter of this year to ramp up investments into the sector, said its minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli today. 

Ample Room For Public Bank To Raise Dividend Payout -- CIMB Securities 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd’s (PBB) dividend yield is likely to climb to above 5.0 per cent from this year despite its flattish share price, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. 

Rightsizing Efforts Aimed At Ensuring Petronas Can Contribute Continuously To Nation-Building

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Petronas’ rightsizing efforts are to ensure that the national oil company can continuously contribute to nation-building, its president and chief executive officer Tengku Tan Sri Muhammad Taufik said today. 

Trade War Will Not Hinder Malaysia's GDP Growth For 2025 - Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on track to meet its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth target despite the risks posed by the tariff war, said Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

Malaysia Remains Key Data Centre Hub Despite Global Concerns – MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) – Malaysia remains a key data centre (DC) hub due to its strategic location, abundant resources, cost advantages, and established infrastructure with industry feedback suggesting no major disruptions to upcoming projects, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

KLIA Aerotrain Saga: A Disappointing Delay

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- The delay in resumption of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Aerotrain service, originally scheduled for January 2025, has been nothing short of disappointment after over two years of anticipation.

Economist Forecasts Ringgit To Reach RM4.45 Vs US Dollar By Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade sideways, with an end-of-year forecast of RM4.45 against the US dollar.

Economic Growth In 2025 To Be Driven By Domestic Demand, Investments -- Alliance Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is poised for growth in 2025 as domestic demand is likely to strengthen further with sustained consumer spending and ongoing increase in investment activities, said Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd. 

SMR 20 Ends Higher On Concerns Over Natural Rubber Supply

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) closed higher today amid concerns over natural rubber (NR) supply due to wet weather, said a dealer.

BNM's Decision To Keep OPR At 3 Pct Will Stimulate Economic Growth - Economists

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) strategy to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent today is meticulously crafted, emphasising sustained economic growth while keenly monitoring the ebb and flow of global financial and geopolitical developments, said economists.