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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must take decisive steps now to lead as the region’s hub for the next-generation semiconductors, with global revenues projected to exceed US$1 trillion (US$1=RM4.20) by 2030, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) aims to achieve more than RM250 million in sales during the upcoming 57th National MATTA Fair, driven by the upcoming Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) and a surge in intra-ASEAN travel demand.
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Digital, through Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), will host the ASEAN Digital Content Summit (ADCS 2025) from Sept 2 to 4 at Persada Johor International Convention Centre here, aiming to boost Southeast Asia’s creative digital economy and position Johor as a regional hub.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week, after the United States (US) Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell signalled a possible interest rate cut in September.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade range-bound with a downward bias, driven by ongoing market volatility and various global uncertainties.
PETALING JAYA, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The World Islamic Tourism and Trade Expo (WITEX) and World Cultural and Arts Festival (WCAF) 2025 present significant opportunities to strengthen cooperation and boost the halal economy, Islamic tourism and creative industries in Southeast Asia, according to a senior aide of the Malaysian Prime Minister.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today ahead of the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Jackson Hole symposium taking place tonight, as traders await signals on the US monetary policy.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today ahead of the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Jackson Hole symposium, as traders await signals on the US monetary policy tomorrow.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles remain relevant and essential, not only to save the planet but also to drive the transition towards a greener world and a green economy.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed down by a stronger US dollar and improved risk appetite, as recent geopolitical tensions began to ease.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) closed lower on Monday, following positive signals from the United States (US)-Ukraine talks, which capped the potential for further gains in gold.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive sector total industry volume (TIV) jumped 28 per cent to 70,057 units in July, compared to 54,863 units in June 2025, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).
