Unit Price Index Of Steel Down In May 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The unit price index of steel recorded a decrease of between negative 0.1 per cent and negative 3.1 per cent across most parts of Malaysia in May 2025 compared to the previous month, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). 

Malaysia’s IPI Growth In April Reflects Strong Demand, industrial Vitality

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's Industrial Production Index (IPI) growth in April 2025, driven primarily by a robust manufacturing sector, reflects strong aggregate demand and industrial vitality, an economist said. 

Bursa Malaysia Up 0.45 Pct At Close As Investors Welcome US-China Trade Framework

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Wednesday, with investors adopting a cautiously optimistic stance following the announcement of a United States–China trade framework agreement, which includes provisions on technology trade.

Malaysia’s IPI Up 2.7 Pct In April 2025 Supported By Manufacturing -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's April 2025 Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose 2.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), said the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia’s Manufacturing Sales Rise 4.8 Pct In April

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing sector recorded a 4.8 per cent year-on-year increase in sales value to RM160.6 billion in April 2025, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).

IJM Corp, Muhibbah Engineering To Benefit From ECRL Spur Line -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- IJM Corporation Bhd and Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd are among the companies expected to benefit from the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) spur line, which provides direct connectivity to two major ports in Port Klang, CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd said.

India Cuts Import Tax On Crude Edible Oils To 10 Pct - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- India has cut the basic import duty on crude edible oils to 10 per cent from 20 per cent, effective May 31, and applies to crude palm oil (CPO), crude soybean oil, and crude sunflower oil.

Malaysia's Headline Inflation Unchanged At 1.4 Pct In April - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's headline inflation remained unchanged at 1.4 per cent in April 2025, while core inflation edged up to two per cent from 1.9 per cent in March 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Global Passenger Demand Up 8.0 Pct In April 2025 - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Global passenger demand rose 8.0 per cent in April 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Global Air Cargo Demand Up By 5.8 Pct Y-o-y In April - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a year-on-year (y-o-y) increase in global air cargo demand for April 2025.

Malaysia Faces Sharp Rise In AI-Driven Cyber Threats, Fortinet Warns

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) --  Malaysia is facing a sharp rise in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven cyber threats, with nearly 50 per cent of organisations reporting incidents involving AI-powered attacks, according to a survey commissioned by global cybersecurity firm Fortinet.

MIDF Amanah Anticipates RON95 Fuel Subsidy Rationalisation To Be Pushed To 4Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd anticipates the implementation of RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation may be pushed to the fourth quarter of 2025 due to unresolved issues such as eligibility and the delivery mechanism.