Mongolian Mining Corporation Revenue Falls, Gold Output Set For Q3 Boost

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Mongolia’s largest washed hard coking coal producer and exporter, Mongolian Mining Corporation (MMC), reported a nearly 36 per cent year-on-year drop in revenue to US$346.6 million for the first half ended June 30, 2025 (1H2025), as weaker coal prices dampened earnings despite stable sales volumes. (US$1=RM4.20)

Income From Crypto Activities Subject To Income Tax Act 1967 -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Income derived from digital cryptocurrency activities such as trading, mining, and exchange in Malaysia is subject to income tax under Section 4 of the Income Tax Act 1967 because digital currencies are classified as commodities that can be considered business income.

Malaysia's PPI Records Slower Decrease Of 3.8 Pct In July - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) recorded a slower decrease of 3.8 per cent in July 2025 from a 4.2 per cent decline in the previous month, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia Secures RM190.3 Bln Approved Investments In 1H 2025, Up 18.7 Pct Y-O-Y

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has secured RM190.3 billion in approved investments in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), an 18.7 per cent increase year-on-year (y-o-y), according to Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

Exports To Key Markets To Sustain Growth Supported By E&E Demand -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) expects exports to key markets to record sustained growth going forward, supported by steady demand for electrical and electronics (E&E) products despite tariff challenges. 

Malaysia's Current Account Balance To Remain In Surplus This Year - BNM Governor 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's current account balance is expected to remain in surplus of between 1.5 per cent and 2.5 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025, said Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour today. 

Malaysia's Economy Grows 4.4 Pct In 2Q 2025, Driven By Robust Domestic Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy expanded by 4.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), equivalent to 4.4 per cent growth in the first half of 2025, driven by robust domestic demand as household spending was higher.

Malaysia Urged To Boost Local Gold Refining To Curb Forex Outflow – Prominent Gold Retailer

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must enhance its local gold refining capabilities to minimise the outflow of foreign exchange (forex) currently incurred by sending the precious metal to overseas facilities.

Malaysia’s 2Q 2025 GDP Growth Projected At 4.3 Pct On Sector Gains -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) is projected to be at 4.3 per cent, driven by the agriculture sector’s recovery, and expansion in the services, manufacturing and construction sectors, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

Revised GDP Growth Forecast Reflects Malaysia’s Economic Realities -- Economist

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) – The revised projection for Malaysia’s GDP growth in 2025 by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is a realistic forecast that aligns with the economy’s underlying growth potential, said economist Professor Geoffrey Williams.

Malaysia's Producer Price Index Down By 4.2 Pct In June 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI), which measures price changes at the producer level, went down further by 4.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in June 2025, after a 3.6 per cent decline in the previous month, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today.

Mongolian Mining Corp Posts Lower Q2 Coal Output, Eyes Q3 Gold Launch

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Mongolian Mining Corporation (MMC), the largest internationally listed private mining company operating in Mongolia, reported a 28 per cent year-on-year (YoY) drop in coal output for the second quarter (Q2) ended June 30, 2025, amid operational headwinds.