Malaysia And Singapore Set To Advance JS-SEZ, Strengthen Bilateral Ties

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-Singapore Joint Ministerial Committee for Iskandar Malaysia (JMCIM) held a special meeting here today to discuss the progress of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). 

Perma-Pipe Lands US$15 Mln In New Project Awards In MENA, Americas 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc has secured new project awards totalling US$15 million across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and the Americas. (US$1=RM4.39)

Malaysia Advised To Prepare Contingency Measures In Anticipation Of US Policy Shifts Under Trump 2.0

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia would be wise to prepare contingency measures in anticipation of potential US policy shifts and targeted tariffs under a Trump 2.0 administration, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

Duck Creek To Help MDA National Develops, Provides Innovative New Services 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Duck Creek Technologies has been selected by MDA National (MDAN), an Australia-wide medical defence organisation, to deliver their new policy administration, policyholder portal, billing and next-gen analytics and insights solutions.

Ecoworld Malaysia Inks Deal To Acquire Land In Selangor For RM742.4 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld Malaysia) has announced that, following its participation in a request for proposal process initiated by Boustead Properties Bhd (BProp), it has inked several agreements to develop 10 parcels of freehold land in Selangor.  

Wholesale And Retail Trade Sales Up 3.8 Pct To Rm148.2 Bln In September - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's wholesale and retail trade sector recorded a 3.8 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in September 2024, achieving total sales of RM148.2 billion, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Cooperation Between Malaysian And Turkish Printing Firms Boosts Bilateral Relations - Fadillah 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Cooperation between Malaysian and Turkish printing companies  boosts bilateral relations and also strengthens the sharing of expertise and technology, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Ringgit Opens Higher Despite Stronger US Dollar On Trump’s Return To Presidency

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the greenback, while the US Dollar Index rose to 105.009 points, a 1.5 per cent increase from the previous day’s close.

RHB Investment Bank Maintains Malaysia 2025 GDP Forecast At 5.0 Pct Post-Trump Win

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd has maintained Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 5.0 per cent based on global assumptions for a Goldilocks backdrop following Donald Trump’s victory in the United States (US) presidential elections.

Meetings With Companies In Shanghai An Opportunity To Attract Quality Investments - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim led a Malaysian delegation in one-on-one meetings with four leading companies in Shanghai before continuing his visit to Beijing today.

Govt Adopting Pragmatic Approach In Economic Development - Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The government is adopting a pragmatic approach in planning the country’s economic development, said Economic Minister Mohd Rafizi Ramli.

BNM's OPR Hold Signals Positive Outlook For Investment Growth - Economists

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate at 3.00 per cent at its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the year reflects the central bank’s support for domestic economic growth.