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ADIA Expresses Great Interest In Investing In Malaysia - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the world's largest wealth funds with assets exceeding US$1 trillion, has expressed a keen interest in investment opportunities in Malaysia, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

MRT Corp Signs Rm8.31 Bln Contract With SRS Consortium

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 -- Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) has signed a Civil Main Contract (CMC) for Segment 1 of the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project with SRS Consortium Sdn Bhd.

Property Market Poised For Growth, With Focus On Sustainability, Innovation And Connectivity - Knight Frank Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s property market is poised to grow in 2025 with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and enhanced connectivity with key regions across the country well-positioned to attract local and international investors, paving the way for long-term growth, Knight Frank Malaysia said.

Malaysia's Economy Expected To Grow More Than 5 Pct In 2025 -- Amir Hamzah Tells Bloomberg

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to sustain steady growth in 2025 of above 5.0 per cent, supported by strategic investment, robust fiscal management and economic resilience, said the Ministry of Finance. 

Malaysia, UAE Cooperation Expected To Include AI And Data Centre Investment During Anwar's Visit

From Kamarul Ariffin Md Yasin

ABU DHABI, 12 Jan (Bernama) -- The fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres offer potential cooperation and investment opportunities for Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

MIDA: Catalysing Malaysia's Economic Resilience, Future Growth In A Dynamic Global Landscape

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s investment landscape in 2024 has once again showcased its resilience and adaptability, with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) at the forefront of driving economic growth through strategic investments, human capital development, digital and green economy initiatives.

Malaysia's Trade Deals To Boost ASEAN Investment, Says Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's participation in multiple unilateral trade agreements could attract more investors to the country and benefit other ASEAN nations, an economic analyst said.

MITI Identifies 33 Indicators, 32 Actions Through National Competitiveness Committee Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has identified 33 indicators with 32 actions to be implemented in the short and medium term through the first meeting of the National Competitiveness Committee (JKDSN).

FBM KLCI Rebounds On Bargain Hunting In Banking, Telco Stocks

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) recovered from yesterday's losses to close marginally higher on Friday, driven by bargain hunting in banking and telecommunications stocks, despite the downbeat performance in regional bourses.

BMI Expects BNM To Hold OPR At 3.0 Pct In Next Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent during its meeting on Jan 22, 2025, according to BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.

Sime Darby Property Acquires Logistics Warehouses In Bandar Bukit Raja For RM232 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Property Bhd (SDP) has acquired two modern double-storey logistics warehouses in Bandar Bukit Raja, Selangor for RM232 million.

Ringgit Slightly Up Against US Dollar In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was slightly up against the US dollar in early trade in the scenario of a hawkish US Federal Reserve (Fed) tone and positive economic data, said an analyst.