Lower Loan Provisions Lift Bank Profitability In 3Q 2025 - RAM Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) saw an uptick in profitability of eight selected local banking groups rated by the credit rating agency in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025).

Additional 200,000 SMEs To Benefit From New E-invoicing Exemption Threshold -- Samenta

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- An additional 200,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are expected to be exempted from e-invoicing following the government’s announcement to raise the exemption threshold to RM1 million, starting in 2026.

Malaysia’s Banking Sector Resilient Amid Tariff Pressures, Expected To Hold Steady In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector ended 2025 on a firmer footing, charting steady loan growth, stable asset quality and sustained profitability despite a year clouded by global trade tensions, while the outlook for next year remains steady amid a diversified portfolio.

Ports Set For Strong Performance This Year, But Shipping, Haulage Brace For Ongoing Challenges In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s maritime sector is sailing towards the end of 2025 in a mixed state, with sub-sectors such as ports emerging as the strongest performers due to expansion in transshipment networks through collaborations with international partners; however, shipping and haulage remain swamped by multi-pronged challenges.

AM Best Affirms Excellent Ratings For Bermuda’s NEWGT Reinsurance

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Bermuda’s NEWGT Reinsurance Company Ltd (NEWGT).

Malaysia’s GDP Expected To Grow 4.6 Pct In 2026 - CGS International

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to expand by 4.6 per cent in 2026, supported by improving external demand despite a slight moderation in domestic activity, said CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

ASEAN Must Harmonise Regulations To Ensure Sustainable Competitiveness - Sec-Gen

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must harmonise regulations, accelerate the implementation of the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) and align digital and sustainability standards to maximise the potential of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) in securing sustainable competitiveness.

Malaysia’s PMI Rises As November New Orders Hit Three-Year High

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing sector Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 50.1 in November versus 49.5 in October, supported by a surge in new orders that reached their highest level in more than three years, said MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Zafrul’s Industrial Master Plan A Sweeping Vision For Local Companies To Be Global Contenders

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin & Nur Aiman Najwa Dzamae

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz ends his term as Investment, Trade and Industry Minister today, leaving behind a sweeping vision for Malaysia's future, where companies from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to major players can rise to become global contenders.

IATA: Asia Pacific Demand Remains Robust, Malaysia Set For Sustained Growth

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Asia Pacific remains the world’s fastest-growing aviation region, with demand continuing to outpace capacity amid supply chain pressures, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Ringgit Opens Firmer Against US Dollar, Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies, buoyed by expectations of US interest rate cuts as weaker US economic data weighed on the greenback.

Malaysia Has Clarified To China On ART - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has sent a delegation to China to provide information and clarification regarding the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Malaysia and the United States, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz today.