KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) – The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has called on the government to engage with the United States to seek a reconsideration of the newly imposed 24 per cent tariff on Malaysian exports.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed today tracking the performance of regional rubber futures markets amid concerns over escalating global trade tensions, said a dealer.
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The labour force participation rate (LFPR) in 2024 increased to 70.4 per cent compared to 70 per cent the previous year, according to Labour Force Statistics, Malaysia, December and fourth quarter 2024.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The finalised sales and service tax (SST) scope of expansion and the review of the SST rates will be gazetted through subsidiary legislation in the first quarter (1Q) of 2025 after the engagement process is completed to allow sufficient preparation before enforcement of the changes.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald and Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar after the United States (US) reported weaker economic data, suggesting that the case for rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and the prospects for a reduction in the Fed Fund Rate remain intact, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to prioritising enabling policies over direct intervention to drive creativity and growth in key industries for the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysian companies, especially those in the logistics sector, should go regional with a whole-of-government approach to create Malaysian global champions in services, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking loan growth is projected at 6.0 per cent in 2025 amid uncertainties in foreign trade policies, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has the potential to become a regional hub for electric vehicle (EV) production and innovation, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Forest City's Special Financial Zone (SFZ) will prioritise two key sectors: banking and financial services, alongside logistics services, global service centres, and transfer services.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Franchise Association (MFA) will lead 10 Malaysian franchise companies to participate in the “MIHAS@Dubai” programme organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) from Nov 18-20 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry (KUSKOP) has targeted RM100 million in potential investments from Malaysia's participation in the BIBAN24 International Exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
