Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Uptrend, Wet Weather

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Tuesday, supported by a regional uptrend in rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

e-Invoicing Deferment Provides Much-Needed 'headroom' For SMEs -- FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) views the deferment of e-invoicing as a pragmatic step that acknowledges the readiness gap among micro and small enterprises, particularly in terms of digital capability, systems integration, and compliance costs.

CT Group Unveils Landmark Projects To Advance Vietnamese Technology Globally

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- CT Group recently unveiled two landmark projects, the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) ASEAN Super Headquarter Union and ASEAN’s largest Low Altitude Economy (LAE) Center, at a launch event held at Hanoi’s Ho Guom Opera House.

ASEAN Manufacturing PMI Improves In December – S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Manufacturing conditions across ASEAN improved in December 2025, supported by stronger output, new orders and rising business confidence, according to S&P Global’s ASEAN Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).

Gano Excel Operates Over 100 Greenhouses To Ensure Consistent Production

JITRA, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- Ganoderma lucidum (lingzhi)-based health food company Gano Excel Industries Sdn Bhd has grown its operations to comprise more than 100 dedicated greenhouses to ensure consistent large-scale production for the global market.

Kenya To Deepen Economic Linkages With Malaysia Through Halal Sector, Palm Oil, Agro-processing – Envoy

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) – The east African country of Kenya is set to elevate economic linkages with Malaysia through strategic partnerships in the halal industry, palm oil and agro-processing, semi-conductors and renewable energy sectors which will boost trade, investments and regional market access.

Johor State Govt, Gotion High-Tech Co.Ltd Finalising High-Impact Investment

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 3 (Bernama) --  The Johor state government is in the final stages of discussions with global battery technology company, Gotion High-Tech Co, on the establishment of an advanced lithium battery manufacturing facility in the state.

Rising Market Participation Likely To Push Bursa Malaysia Upwards Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to see an uptrend next week as market participation and liquidity are likely to rise after being subdued amid holiday-shortened trading, said an economist.

13MP, VM2026, Stronger Ringgit To Support Market In 1Q 2026 -- Malacca Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Domestic catalysts, particularly the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) and a strengthening ringgit environment, are expected to drive the market performance in the first quarter (1Q) of 2026.

Kenanga IB Maintains 2025 GDP Growth Forecast At 4.8 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd maintains its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.8 per cent and projects a moderation to 4.2 per cent in 2026, supported by a stable Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). 

Malaysia's December PMI Remains At 50.1, Unchanged From November - S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for December 2025 remained unchanged at 50.1 from November’s reading.

Singapore Economy Grows 5.7 Pct In 4Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s economy grew by 5.7 per cent on a year-on-year (y-o-y) basis in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025), extending the 4.3 per cent growth in the previous quarter, according to advance estimates from the republic’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).