SAMENTA Urges Policy Continuity, Bold Reforms Ahead Of 13MP Finalisation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) has urged the government to maintain policy continuity and commit to bold, long-term economic reforms as the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) draws closer to its finalisation.

AWES 2025 Champions Women’s Role In ASEAN’s Inclusive Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- The inaugural ASEAN Women Economic Summit 2025 (AWES 2025) marks a pivotal step in Southeast Asia’s pursuit of inclusive economic growth, with a focus on ensuring that every woman in the region plays a role in driving progress and energising ASEAN’s future.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Mixed

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed mixed today amid the absence of fresh leads.  

Easing US-China Trade Tensions Good For Malaysian, Global Economy - Tengku Zafrul

From Muhammad Muzammil Abdullah

JEJU (South Korea), May 16 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the easing of US-China trade tensions would help soften the impact of tariffs on the global economy, including Malaysia’s.

US-China Tariff Development Positive For Malaysian Equity Market - CIMB Securities 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The United States (US)-China agreement to temporarily reduce tariff is broadly positive for the local equity market, as it reduces the risk of a US and global recession and leads to higher net foreign inflows, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. 

Economy Continues To Grow Despite Tariff Uncertainties - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) and Statutory Reserve Requirement (SRR). 

INSKEN Aims To Train 25,000 Micro Entrepreneurs This Year

PUTRAJAYA, April 15 (Bernama) – Institut Keusahawanan Negara Bhd (INSKEN) aims to assist 25,000 entrepreneurs nationwide through 198 training and mentoring programmes this year.

Malaysia Is A Leader In Global Halal Industry Due To Pak Lah’s Vision

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s vision of realising the halal industry as a source of national economic growth has positioned Malaysia as a leader in the global halal industry to this day, said the Halal Development Corporation (HDC).

MITI To Present New Analysis On Impact Of US Tariffs At NGCC Meeting Tomorrow - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- A new analysis on the impact of the recent changes in United States (US) tariffs on the national economy will be presented at the National Geo-Economic Action Council (NGCC) meeting tomorrow, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia Proposes Tech Safeguard Agreement To The US To Protect Supply Chains - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR  April 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has proactively engaged with the United States (US) authorities and companies, proposing a technology safeguard agreement to reassure stakeholders and ensure continued supply chain stability.

MITI To Submit In-Depth Study On The Impact Of Tariff

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will submit an in-depth study on the impact of the United States (US) tariffs on several export sectors within this coming week. 

US Tariffs: A Self-inflicted Wound With Global Consequences

By Sukudhew (Sukhdave) Singh

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- The United States’ (US) sweeping tariffs, and the inevitable retaliatory measures, are a dangerous and misguided approach to trade.