Ringgit A Tad Higher As Soft US Data Strengthens US Rate Cut Expectations

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally higher against the greenback on Tuesday as weaker-than-expected US manufacturing data strengthened expectations of a cut in US interest rates next week.

Malaysia’s PMI Rises As November New Orders Hit Three-Year High

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing sector Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 50.1 in November versus 49.5 in October, supported by a surge in new orders that reached their highest level in more than three years, said MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Zafrul’s Industrial Master Plan A Sweeping Vision For Local Companies To Be Global Contenders

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin & Nur Aiman Najwa Dzamae

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz ends his term as Investment, Trade and Industry Minister today, leaving behind a sweeping vision for Malaysia's future, where companies from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to major players can rise to become global contenders.

Industry Framework Scores Incentives Will Be Based On Outcomes, Not Investment Amounts -- Tengku Zafrul

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin & Nur Aiman Najwa Dzamae

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Incentives under the National Industry Investment Framework (NIIF) will vary based on actual outcomes rather than the size of the investment.

Ringgit Opens Firmer Against US Dollar, Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies, buoyed by expectations of US interest rate cuts as weaker US economic data weighed on the greenback.

SMEs Must Take Advantage Of Country’s Industrial Strength To Remain Competitive Globally -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) must take advantage of the country’s industrial strength and growth to scale, innovate, and venture abroad to remain competitive globally, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Ringgit Ends Flat Against US Dollar Ahead Of FOMC Meeting Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) – The ringgit ended flat against the US dollar today as traders adopted a wait-and-see approach ahead of the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting next week.

Tengku Zafrul’s Legacy Marked By Continued Fervour To Scale Up Malaysia’s Trade Competitiveness

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) – Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz not only leaves behind a legacy marked by a continued fervour to scale up Malaysia’s global competitiveness in trade and industry but showed remarkable leadership in being able to lower tariff rates to a more palatable level imposed by the United States.

NETR Boosts Domestic Demand For Electric Buses, Enhancing Malaysia’s Competitiveness

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- The National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), which aims to increase the use of electric buses significantly, is seen as opening up new growth opportunities for local manufacturers, including Johor-based Gemilang Coachwork Sdn Bhd.

Malaysia’s GDP To Grow 4.0 Pct In 2026 On Strong Sectoral Momentum -- MIER

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) expects the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) to expand at 4.0 per cent in 2026, supported by continued strength in the services, mining and manufacturing sectors.

MITI To Ensure JV Projects With Foreign Companies Make Significant Contributions

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is committed to ensuring that every joint venture (JV) project with foreign companies makes a significant contribution to the development of local workforce capacity and competencies.

Malaysia’s e-Commerce Revenue Hits RM937.5 Bln In 9M2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s e-commerce revenue from January to September 2025 (9M2025) rose by 1.9 per cent year-on-year to RM937.5 billion, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).