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HANOI, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Bilateral trade between Malaysia and Vietnam last year jumped 4.4 per cent to US$18.14 billion (RM83.11 billion) from US$17.38 billion recorded in 2023, indicating improved trade activities between the two ASEAN member countries.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The government projected the inflation rate in 2025 to increase moderately between two per cent and 3.5 per cent, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to take proactive steps to ensure the country’s economic and trade interests remain strong on the global stage, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd's (Petronas) wholly-owned subsidiary Petronas Energy & Gas Trading (PEGT) is closely monitoring the low oil and gas production in Peninsular Malaysia and proactively collaborating with stakeholders to ensure a continued and stable gas supply in the country.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Iron and Steel Industry Federation (MISIF) and the Malaysia Steel Association (MSA) support recommendations by the independent steel committee to address key challenges in the industry, said the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, supported by the uptrend in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production fell 5.1 per cent to 38,299 tonnes in December 2024, compared to 40,341 tonnes in November 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Keyfield International Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Keyfield Offshore Sdn Bhd, has accepted a work order award (WOA) in December 2024 and a work order extension (WOE) in November 2024, issued by Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd.
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The labour force participation rate (LFPR) in 2024 increased to 70.4 per cent compared to 70 per cent the previous year, according to Labour Force Statistics, Malaysia, December and fourth quarter 2024.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The Industrial Production Index (IPI) increased by 4.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in December 2024, driven by expansion across all sectors, according to the Department of Statistics (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Meltwater, a global leader in media, social, and consumer intelligence, in collaboration with We Are Social, has released the Digital 2025 report, shedding light on the latest trends in social media, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital advertising.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to set the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate for foreign workers at two per cent — lower than the initially proposed 12 per cent — helps employers reduce overall wage expenditure.
