Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Weak US Market Sentiment 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower this morning, tracking Wall Street's weaker performance as sentiment was further eroded by US President Donald Trump’s statement, said an analyst. 

Malaysia Must Accelerate Productivity Growth To Keep Pace With Peers – Tengku Zafrul

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s productivity has shown growth, but not at a fast enough pace, especially when compared to other economies that were once at a similar level, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

GDP Growth Provides Many Direct Benefits For The People -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth, which reached 5.1 per cent in 2024, has provided direct benefits for the people, including higher wages, quality job opportunities, better social assistance and protection, as well as growth in business and trade, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

Malaysia's Architectural Services Should Emerge As Strong Contributor To total Services Trade -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s architecture and professional design services should emerge as a strong contributor to the country’s total services trade due to their seamless blend of modern functionality and deep cultural heritage.

Malaysia Should Lead ASEAN’s Green Shipping Transition Through Financing, Collaboration, Says Expert

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should spearhead sustainable or green shipping initiatives within ASEAN, such as expanding access to regional financing schemes and promoting cooperation in carving out low-carbon shipping routes.

Malaysia's GDP Growth To Remain Solid At 4.9 Pct In 2025 - Investment Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to remain solid at 4.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in 2025, according to local investment banks.

FMM, ASEAN BAC Malaysia Share 12 Initiatives For ASEAN Chair With Over 40 Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) — The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) today hosted the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia briefing to share 12 key initiatives for Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship year with over 40 business organisations.

Thai PM: Economic Corridor Crucial To US$30 Bln Trade Target With Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- Thailand and Malaysia are accelerating efforts to unlock the full potential of cross-border trade and investment, aiming to establish a thriving economic corridor along their shared border.

Malaysian, Turkish Businesses Need To Explore Collaboration Possibilities -- Ambassador

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysian businesses are encouraged to explore collaboration possibilities with their counterparts in Turkiye to create more synergy between the two nations, said Ambassador of Malaysia to Turkiye Sazali Mustafa Kamal.

MRT, Sunway Integrated To Develop Bukit Chagar Development With GDV Of RM2.6 Bln

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) and Sunway Integrated Properties Sdn Bhd have signed a strategic collaboration to develop the Bukit Chagar Integrated Development with an estimated gross development value (GDV) exceeding RM2.6 billion. 

ASEAN To See US$100 Bln Boost To GDP With Increased EO Data Adoption -- Report

SINGAPORE, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The increased adoption of Earth Observation (EO) data across Southeast Asia is estimated to contribute an additional US$100 billion to the region’s gross domestic product (GDP) cumulatively from 2023 to 2030, according to a report launched today.

Malaysia, Turkiye Acknowledge MTFTA And Its 2024 Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Turkiye have acknowledged the Malaysia-Turkiye Free Trade Agreement (MTFTA), which has come into force since 2015.