AITIGA Upgrade, Semiconductor Collaboration To Drive ASEAN-India Economic Ties -- Analyst

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The upcoming upgrade of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) and expanding semiconductor collaboration with India are expected to shape the next phase of ASEAN-India economic ties, an analyst said.

Sabah Attracts RM11.37 Bln In Approved Investments In 1H 2025 - Tengku Zafrul

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Sabah recorded RM11.37 billion in approved investments across various economic sectors in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), said Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Bursa Malaysia To Trade Cautiously Next Week Ahead Of China CPI, Malaysia 3Q GDP Data

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade cautiously next week, as investors adopt a measured yet constructive stance while navigating both domestic and external developments.

Ringgit Closes At 4.17 Against US Dollar -- Its Strongest Level This Year

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to rise against the US dollar at the close on Friday, touching the 4.17 level -- its strongest level so far this year -- driven by positive Malaysian economic data, steady Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) and weaker US economic data.

Bursa Malaysia Slips In Early Trade Amid Regional Mixed Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on Friday, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street amid mixed performances in regional markets.

Ann Joo Unit To Dispose Of Penang Industrial Land To Axis REIT For RM800 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Ann Joo Resources Bhd’s (AJR) wholly-owned subsidiary, Ann Joo Steel Bhd (AJSB), has accepted a conditional letter of offer from Axis REIT Managers Bhd for a proposed disposal of a freehold industrial land in Prai, Penang, for RM800 million.

Bursa Malaysia Closes At Intraday Low On Late Selling

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed earlier gains to close at its intraday low on Thursday, weighed down by late selling and profit-taking, despite the upbeat performances in regional markets.

ASEAN Should See Itself As One Supply Chain -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN members should view themselves as part of a single, interconnected supply chain in the global semiconductor and manufacturing industries, Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong said.

BNM Governor: Malaysian Economy To Remain On Steady Growth Path Into 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (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).  

Selangor State Govt To Establish Semiconductor Fund To Boost Sector - Amirudin

CYBERJAYA, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The Selangor state government, via the Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation and Permodalan Negeri Selangor Bhd, has partnered Artem Venture Fund to establish the Selangor Semiconductor Fund, also known as Ehsan Capital, to empower the industry.

Ringgit’s Strong Run Backed By Narrowing Rate Gap, Domestic Resilience

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is seen moving towards the 4.00 to 4.15 level against the greenback by end-2025, after registering a six per cent gain against the US dollar year-to-date, making it the top-performing Asian currency and affirming its steady trajectory.

Anwar: Strong Global Partnerships Key To Malaysia’s Semiconductor, E&E Growth

CYBERJAYA, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and ASEAN can only achieve true success if regional trade and investment continue to strengthen, alongside greater focus on new areas such as digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.