Innovative Funding Mechanisms Can Accelerate ASEAN's Transition Towards Low-carbon Economy - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Innovative funding mechanisms are vital for ASEAN to accelerate its transition towards a low-carbon economy, while strengthening climate resilience, in a just, inclusive and orderly way, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Trump’s Tariff Shock: Implications For Malaysia

By Yin Shao Loong

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The April 2 tariffs unveiled by United States (US) President Donald Trump have shocked the world and represent a departure from the globalisation policy of previous US administrations.

Maybank IB Shaves GDP Growth Forecast To 4.3 Pct In 2025 Due To US Tariff

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) has revised Malaysia’s 2025 real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecasts to 4.3 per cent from 4.9 per cent and to 4.0 per cent from 4.6 per cent for 2026.

Japanese Companies Keen On Decarbonisation Projects In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Japanese companies are keen to participate in advanced sustainable development in Malaysia’s decarbonisation initiatives, said Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) Kuala Lumpur.

Malakoff Secures Second Phase Of Solar Energy Contract From Northport

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Malakoff Radiance Sdn Bhd, the solar arm of Malakoff Corp Bhd, has secured the second phase of its solar energy contract from Northport (Malaysia) Bhd.

Solarvest To Be Prime Beneficiary Of Large-scale Solar Contracts - HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) sees Solarvest as the prime beneficiary of two large scale solar (LSS) programmes, the LSS5 it secured in Seberang Perai, Penang worth RM103.1 million and the rollout of the LSS6 programme over the next 24 months.

EPIC Aims To Continue Expanding Renewable Energy Business

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Bhd (EPIC), a subsidiary of the Terengganu state government, aims to continue expanding its renewable energy (RE) business, including the installation and maintenance of solar farms and rooftop solar projects.

MAHB Prioritises Sustainability In Airport Expansion, Operations

PERTH, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is committed to balancing business growth with sustainability as it expands its airport network and attracts new airlines.

Gamuda Hits All-time High RM36 Bln Order Book In 2Q FY2025, Four-year Record Streak

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd has achieved an all-time high in its construction order book, recording RM36 billion for the second quarter of the financial year ending Jan 31, 2025 (2Q FY2025), breaking records for four consecutive years.

ACE Market Debutant Wawasan Dengkil Eyes More Solar Farm Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Construction services provider Wawasan Dengkil Holdings Bhd, which made its debut on the ACE Market today, plans to expand its business by securing more solar farm infrastructure projects.  

Economy To Grow 4.5 - 5.5 Percent In 2025 Anchored By Domestic Demand, Exports To Moderate - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) — Malaysia's economy is expected to expand by 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent in 2025, primarily driven by strong domestic demand and a robust investment landscape with exports expected to moderate amid heightened external uncertainties, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

ASEAN, Including Malaysia, Benefits From China's Supply Chain Diversification - Moody's

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- ASEAN economies, particularly Vietnam, Malaysia, and India, have benefited from China's supply chain diversification, primarily in textiles and electronics, according to Moody's Ratings.