JS-SEZ, Rising FDI Boost Malaysia’s Data Centre, Advanced Manufacturing Sectors

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is seeing strong momentum in data centre and advanced manufacturing developments, driven by rising foreign direct investment (FDI) and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), according to Australia-based project advisory and management consultancy firm, TBH Consultancy.

KLCI Futures Open Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened higher on Monday, tracking gains in the underlying cash market.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street And Asian Gains

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, following gains on Wall Street and across major Asian markets, as indices rebounded sharply after last week’s sell-off, an analyst said.

Ringgit Opens Little Changed Against US Dollar On Mixed Global Sentiment

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly unchanged against the US dollar on Monday, as mixed global sentiment capped gains while investors assessed political developments and major currency moves.

Malaysia, India To Promote Ringgit-rupee Use In Bilateral Trade - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and India have agreed to expedite the use of the ringgit and rupee in bilateral trade and investment, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia, India Recognise Great Strides By Petronas, Gentari In India’s Green Energy Push

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and India recognise the significant progress made by Petroliam National Bhd (Petronas) and Gentari in India’s renewable energy and green hydrogen landscape in the energy sector.

Malaysia Reaffirms Commitment To Remain Reliable Palm Oil Supplier To India

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to remain a reliable supplier of sustainable palm oil to India.

India To Strengthen Partnership With Malaysia In Digital Economy, Semiconductors

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- India will further strengthen its partnership with Malaysia, particularly in the digital economy and semiconductor sectors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

Malaysia, India To Promote Ringgit-Rupee Use In Bilateral Trade - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and India have agreed to expedite the use of the ringgit and rupee in bilateral trade and investment, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Market Assessments Raise Malaysia’s Growth Outlook To 4.5–5.0 Pct This Year -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Current market assessments place Malaysia’s economic growth in the range of 4.5 to 5.0 per cent in 2026, reflecting strengthening domestic demand and continued investment momentum, in line with expectations from the Finance Ministry and international institutions, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

India’s UPI To Be Introduced In Malaysia, Says Modi

SERI KEMBANGAN, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will be introduced in Malaysia soon, said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India–Malaysia CEOs Forum Calls For Review Of CECA To Align With 21st-Century Priorities

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The India-Malaysia CEOs Forum has called for a structured review of the Malaysia-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) to align with 21st century priorities such as digital trade, advanced services, and resilient supply chains.