Federal Govt, Johor In Talks On Sandbox Initiatives To Ease Investor Concerns In JS-SEZ -- Tengku Zafrul

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The Federal government and the Johor state government have discussed sandbox initiatives to address the concerns of investors and industries in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). 

HLIB Bullish On MNH DC Prospects, Lifts Target To RM1.74

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) is positive on the outlook for MN Holdings Bhd (MNH), citing its strong exposure to high-growth sectors such as solar and data centres (DC).

Xi's Visit Elevates Malaysia’s Role As A Strategic Middle Power - Analysts

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit elevates Malaysia’s role as a middle power, integrated into both United States and China supply chains, with room to manoeuvre as trade tensions between Washington and Beijing continue to escalate.

Nextgreen Subsidiary Partners With China-Based Group To Develop Pulp Production Facility In Pahang

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Nextgreen IOI Pulp Sdn Bhd (NIP), a joint venture (JV) between Nextgreen Global Bhd (55 per cent) and IOI Corporation Bhd (45 per cent), has teamed up with Hong Kong Paper Sources Co Ltd to develop a high-capacity, bio-integrated pulp production facility at the Green Technology Park in Pekan, Pahang.

Maybank IB Maintains Positive Outlook On EMS Sector Despite Tariff Impact

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) has maintained its positive outlook on the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sector, despite the impact of new tariffs, which have weighed heavily on sector valuations.

Duopharma To Benefit From Its Integrated Business Model, Scale And Reach - Kenanga Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Drug maker Duopharma Biotech Bhd is favoured for its integrated business model, scale and reach, Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd said in a note today.

US Tariffs Expected To Have Direct Impact On Malaysia's GDP -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The implementation of tariffs by the United States (US) is expected to have a direct impact on Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP), thus presenting challenges to the country's economic growth for this year and possibly for years to come.

Innovative Funding Mechanisms Can Accelerate ASEAN's Transition Towards Low-carbon Economy - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Innovative funding mechanisms are vital for ASEAN to accelerate its transition towards a low-carbon economy, while strengthening climate resilience, in a just, inclusive and orderly way, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia Well-positioned To Face Economic Crisis If Global Trade War Breaks Out – Amir Hamzah

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

PUTRAJAYA, April 4 (Bernama) – Malaysia is well-positioned to face any economic crisis following fears that the United States’ (US) sweeping tariffs on 168 countries, including Malaysia, will start a global trade war.

Ringgit Closes Marginally Lower Against US Dollar Ahead US PCE Data

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar on Friday, ahead of the United States (US) personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index data for February, which is due today. 

Bursa Malaysia Eases At Midday On Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed in negative territory at the midday break as profit-taking after recent rallies weighed on industrial product, telecommunication, and banking counters.

Malaysia’s Healthcare Spending Stands At 4 Pct Of GDP; Underfunding A Challenge -- Malaysian Re

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Underfunding in Malaysia’s public health sector remains a key challenge, with healthcare expenditure standing at about four per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), according to Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re).