Negeri Sembilan’s Approved Investments Hit Record RM19.1 Bln In 2025 - Aminuddin

SEREMBAN, March 11 (Bernama) -- Negeri Sembilan recorded a record RM19.1 billion in approved investments last year, surpassing its initial target of RM10 billion.

Oil Price Shocks, Inflation and the Fragility of the Global Economy

By Dr Phar Kim Beng

Few economic indicators shape global stability as decisively as the price of oil. 

New Incentive Framework To Ensure Inflows Of High-Quality Investments -- Liew

​KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the New Incentive Framework (NIF), which commences on March 1, will ensure the inflows of high-quality investments to support the transformation towards a high-income and innovation-based economy.

Ringgit Opens Flat Vs US Dollar, Firmer Against Other Majors

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against a basket of major currencies but was flat against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by resilient domestic economic data amid heightened geopolitical tensions and mixed global signals.

Gov't Identifies Integrated Circuit Design Firms To Develop ‘Made By Malaysia’ IP

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The government has identified and is supporting the establishment of more than six local integrated circuit design firms, a critical step toward owning ‘Made by Malaysia’ technology intellectual property (IP).

Investors Should Diversify Portfolios Amid Oil Price Volatility - Asia School Of Business CEO

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Investors should diversify their portfolios and consider shifting towards low-risk, higher-quality investments during periods of uncertainty caused by volatile oil prices, according to Asia School of Business chief executive officer and president Prof Joseph Cherian.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To Reclaim 1,700 Level At Close

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to end higher today with the benchmark FBM KLCI reclaiming the 1,700 psychological level, supported by improved global sentiment after US President Donald Trump signalled a potential de-escalation of the Iran conflict, alongside Malaysia’s stronger Industrial Production Index (IPI) data.

Penang Records RM22.4 Bln Approved Manufacturing Investments In 2025 - Chow

GEORGE TOWN, March 10 (Bernama) -- Penang recorded RM22.4 billion in approved manufacturing investments in 2025, a 29 per cent increase from 2024, reinforcing the state’s position as a key industrial hub despite global economic uncertainties.

Manufacturing Sales Rise 7.1 Pct To RM169.4 Bln In January 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing sector’s sales value rose 7.1 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM169.4 billion in January 2026, compared to a 6.4 per cent rise y-o-y to RM168.6 billion in December 2025, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). 

FMM Calls For Export Crisis Task Force Amid Strait Of Hormuz Disruptions

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- A coordinated government–industry response is needed to address the growing impact of the Iran-US-Israel conflict and the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz on Malaysia’s manufacturing exports and maritime trade, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM).

Photonics Sector Could Expand Malaysia’s OSAT Market To US$4.6 Bln By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) industry could see new opportunities from the growing photonics sector, with the market projected to expand to about US$4.6 billion by 2030 as demand for optical networking infrastructure rises.

JS-SEZ: Presence Of Semiconductor 'Queen Bee’ Expected To Create New Ecosystem

By Mohamad Syazwan Mustafa

JOHOR BAHRU, March 10 (Bernama) -- The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is expected to become a catalyst for developing a new ecosystem in the advanced semiconductor manufacturing sector in Johor through the entry of an industry-leading company, or a “queen bee,” into the state in the near future.