Global Tech Upcycle, Front-loading Activities To Support Malaysia's Trade Performance In 4Q 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The global tech upcycle and front-loading activities will likely support Malaysia's trade performance in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q 2024), said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

RAM Ratings Affirms Manulife Holdings' AA2/Stable/P1 Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd has affirmed Manulife Holdings Bhd’s corporate credit ratings (CCRs) of AA2/Stable/P1.

AM Best Affirms Excellent Ratings For Malaysia’s Labuan Re 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed Malaysia’s Labuan Reinsurance (L) Ltd (Labuan Re) financial strength rating of A- (excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (excellent). 

Malaysia Stands Ready To Align Policies To Match New Demands, Industries - PM Anwar

LIMA (Peru), Nov 15 (Bernama) — Malaysia stands ready to align its policies to match new demands and ever-evolving industries in a multi-pronged approach to continuously attract high-value investments.

Technology, AI Is Beyond Just An Access - PM Anwar

By M. Saraswathi

PERU (Lima), Nov 15 (Bernama) — In a world increasingly dominated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, the Malaysian government also recognises that bridging the digital divide is crucial for equitable development across all segments of society.

HLIB Expects Malaysia's 3Q GDP Growth To Moderate To 5.3 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024) is expected to moderate to 5.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), supported by continued expansion across most sectors, particularly manufacturing and services, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB). 

APEC Growth Seen Moderating To 3.1 Pct In 2025 Amid Rising Debt, Geopolitical Risk

From M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Economic and geopolitical factors are slowing growth in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region, which consists of 21 member economies, according to the APEC Regional Trends Analysis report.

DOSM: Malaysia's Construction Sector Continues Positive Growth, Up 22.9 Pct To RM41.1 Bln In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The construction sector sustains its momentum with positive growth of 22.9 per cent, reaching RM41.1 billion in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024) compared to a 20.2 per cent increase, amounting to RM38.9 billion in the 2Q 2024.

Manufacturing Sales Value Rises 2.9 Pct To RM162.3 Bln In September-- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing sector's sales value for September 2024 reached RM162.3 billion, reflecting a 2.9 per cent increase year-on-year (y-o-y), according to the Department of Statistics Department (DOSM).

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Within Narrow Range Next Week

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within a narrow range on cautious mode amid geopolitical uncertainties, said an analyst. 

Kenanga Investment Maintains 2024 GDP Growth Forecast At 5.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its forecast for Malaysia’s gross domestic product growth at 5.0 per cent for 2024 and expects it to moderate to 4.8 per cent in 2025.

Budget 2025 Shows Consistency, But More Effort Needed To Boost Economic Complexity - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) — The MADANI government has demonstrated improved consistency in its economic framework with the tabling of Budget 2025 last Friday, while also addressing the need to enhance the country’s economic complexity.