KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's total trade in 2025 reached its highest value on record, surpassing the RM3 trillion mark at RM3.06 trillion, a 6.3 per cent year-on-year increase, with exports exceeding imports to generate a RM151.80 billion trade surplus.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-United States (US) Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) inked during the 47th ASEAN Summit has yet to come into force as the government is still in the negotiation phase and seeking clear written assurances, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of The Japan Ship Owners’ Mutual Protection & Indemnity Association (Japan P&I), with a stable outlook.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The Halal Development Bhd (HDC) and the Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen strategic cooperation in entrepreneur development, particularly women entrepreneurs, within the national halal industry ecosystem.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- KiddeFenwal, a global leader in fire suppression and safety controls, has expanded its inert gas fire protection line with the launch of NATURA Micro, offered through its Kidde Fire Systems brand.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) has launched a US$300 million secured exchangeable sukuk in line with its ongoing commitment to enhance portfolio resilience and deliver sustainable, long-term returns for its unitholders.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- H2O.ai, a pioneer in sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) and an agentic and predictive AI company, has announced the renewal of its accreditation under Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for its Enterprise GenAI product suite.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- RHB Banking Group launched its Sustainable and Transition Finance Framework (STFF) to support customers at every stage of their sustainability transformation.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good), and the Vietnam National Scale Rating of aaa.VN (Exceptional) of Vietnam’s Post-Telecommunication Joint Stock Insurance Corporation (PTI).
JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Waste management services provider 5E Resources Holdings Bhd (5E Resources) has received approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd for its proposed listing on the ACE Market.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) has maintained a positive stance on the Malaysia real estate investment trust (REIT) sector into 2026, supported by resilient fundamentals, a stable rate environment and tourism-led demand recovery.
From Muhammad Saufee Rosman
ISTANBUL, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Turkiye forms part of Malaysia’s strategic efforts to review and strengthen the implementation of existing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
