KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing sector stabilised in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025) following earlier weakness, with gradual improvement expected in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM).
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Heightened geopolitical uncertainty surrounding developments in the Strait of Hormuz could influence global capital flows, with commodity-exporting economies such as Malaysia potentially better positioned amid rising energy prices.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) – Manufacturer of housing equipment and construction material, Panasonic Housing Solutions Co Ltd, is exploring investment opportunities for its palm biomass-based panels product, medium-density fibreboard (MDF).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s oil supply remains stable, cushioned by diversified crude and product sourcing, as well as deepwater storage and terminal infrastructure at the Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex (PIPC).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Records from the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) revealed that, from 2024 to January 2026, 1,325 traders did not register for the Sales and Service Tax (SST) despite collecting the tax, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains to open higher on Tuesday, with foreign exchange markets seen to have largely priced in Malaysia’s encouraging macroeconomic data and recent tariff developments.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA), which is expected to be finalised by 2026-2027, is set to create significant opportunities for Austrian and Malaysian companies to forge closer cooperation.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The TERA‑Award 2026 has been launched with a total prize pool of US$1.15 million to accelerate breakthrough energy technologies for climate solutions, with applications open until late April. (US$1=RM3.88)
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday as traders turned cautious amid escalating geopolitical tensions, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Bidding for the NewGen25 tender programme has been concluded, according to the Energy Commission (EC).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Entrepreneur Asia Summit & Awards (EASA) 2026, taking place at The St Regis Singapore, brings together founders, chief executive officers (CEOs), investors, policymakers and ecosystem leaders from across Asia-Pacific (APAC) for a one-day programme focused on innovation, leadership and cross-border growth.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The India-Malaysia CEOs Forum has called for a structured review of the Malaysia-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) to align with 21st century priorities such as digital trade, advanced services, and resilient supply chains.
