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. 

Malaysia To Monitor US Tariffs, Ensure Semiconductor Industry Remains Competitive -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue monitoring the latest developments regarding tariffs imposed by the United States, even though the semiconductor industry is not directly affected by the situation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia To Fortify Position As Centre Of Competitive Trade, Finance And Technology -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will fortify its position as a centre of competitive trade, finance, and technology amid global changes, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia Can Strengthen Local Technology If US AI Chip Export Restrictions Are Enforced - MITI

 KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has the opportunity to promote and strengthen local capabilities in technology development in line with the aspirations of the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 if the United States (US) implements export restrictions on artificial intelligent (AI) chips.

PM Anwar Wants NCIA To Seize Opportunities To Strengthen Semiconductor Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) must seize the opportunity to empower the development of the semiconductor industry in advanced packaging (AP) following the collaboration between the government and Arm Holdings Plc.

MIDA and Arm Ltd Forge Agreement to Boost Malaysia’s Semiconductor Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Arm Ltd's decision to select Malaysia as its first Southeast Asian partner sets clear objectives that will help elevate the country's semiconductor sector.

JHT Semiconductor Opens State-of-the-art Manufacturing Facility In Penang

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- JHT Semiconductor Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of JHT Design Co Ltd, has officially opened its leading-edge manufacturing facility in Batu Kawan, Pulau Pinang, on Feb 15.

Semiconductor Diplomacy To Become Strategic Pillar Of Policy Framework -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The National Investment Council (MPN) meeting has agreed that semiconductor diplomacy should become one of the strategic pillars of the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) policy framework, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Strong GDP Growth Proves Effectiveness Of MADANI Economic Policies - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR,  Feb 15 (Bernama) -- The strong gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5.1 per cent in 2024 is a testament to the effectiveness of the MADANI Economy policies, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia’s Economy Grows 5.1 Pct in 2024, In Line With Govt's Target

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy grew by 5.1 per cent in 2024, up from 3.6 per cent in 2023, aligning with the government’s target of 4.8 per cent to 5.3 per cent year-on-year.

Malaysia Continues To Attract Foreign Investment Due To Clear Policies -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government’s meeting with United Kingdom (UK)-based technology company Arm Ltd today proves that clear policies such as the National Semiconductor Strategy, along with the country’s other advantages, continue to make Malaysia a prime destination for foreign investment, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia Remains Careful Of US Tariffs, Ready To Take Advantage Of Geopolitical Opportunities -- Tengku Zafrul

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) --  It is too early to determine whether the tariffs imposed by the United States on Canada, Mexico and China will harm or benefit Malaysia, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.