Malaysia Can Boost Semicon Industry To Empower Agro Innovation — Liew Chin Tong

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia could leverage and strengthen its semiconductor industry to empower innovation in the agriculture sector, particularly in ensuring food security, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong. 

Malaysia-China Trade Hits RM161.98 Bln From January-April 2025 -- MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- China has remained Malaysia’s largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, with trade reaching RM161.98 billion (US$36.47 billion) from January to April 2025, driven by electrical and electronics (E&E) exports.

ASEAN, GCC Countries, China Keen To Cooperate With Malaysia In Halal Industry — Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) — Several ASEAN countries, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and China are keen to work with Malaysia to share experiences in the halal industry.

Malaysia's PPI Falls By 3.4 Pct In April 2025, Led By Mining Sector Decline

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI), which measures price changes at the producer level, continued to decline by 3.4 per cent in April 2025, with the mining sector being the main contributor, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

BIMP-EAGA Fuels Trade, Investment And Energy Growth – Marcos Jr

By Karina Imran & Anas Abu Hassan 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The joint initiatives under the Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) have played a vital role in narrowing the development gap within the sub-region. 

Malaysia Signs Deal To Initiate Trade Talks With GCC, Eyes Expansion Of Businesses -- Tengku Zafrul

By Vikneswaran Raman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) — Malaysia has set its sights on expanding trade with the oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries after signing a joint statement to initiate negotiations on a Malaysia-GCC Free Trade Agreement (MGFTA) today.

Labour Productivity Per Hour Up 1.0 Pct In Q1 2025

PUTRAJAYA, May 22 (Bernama) -- Labour productivity per hour worked grew 1.0 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, registering RM42.50 per hour, according to the Labour Productivity Statistics for First Quarter 2025 (Q1 2025) released today.

EXIM Bank To Support Mac World's Expansion Into Gulf Region With Strategic Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) has inked a financing agreement with Mac World Food Industries LLC, a subsidiary of Mac World Group, to support its expansion into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market.

Malaysia’s Inflation Increased 1.4 Pct In April 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation increased to 1.4 per cent in April 2025 with the consumer price index at 134.3 versus 132.4 the same month a year ago, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

Labuan-Based Vivendi Asset Making Waves In Global Tuna Industry

LABUAN, May 21 (Bernama) -- Labuan-based fisheries company Vivendi Asset Sdn Bhd has quietly become a major international player in the global tuna and seafood market despite remaining relatively unknown locally.

China Backs ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, Sees Malaysia As Key Regional Partner

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BEIJING, May 21 (Bernama) -- China has expressed strong support for the upcoming ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, underscoring the importance of enhanced cooperation among Southeast Asia, the oil-ric

Mamee Unveils New Look On Daebak Korean Sauces Tailored For Malaysian Taste Buds

PETALING JAYA, May 20 (Bernama) -- Mamee-Double Decker Distribution (M) Sdn Bhd has introduced a refreshed lineup of its DAEBAK Korean sauces, featuring revamped packaging designed to appeal to Malaysian tastes.