Malaysia’s IPI Rises 3.2 Pct In March 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose 3.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in March 2025, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Economists Lower Malaysia's GDP Growth Forecast To 4.5 Pct, Remain Confident In Economy's Resilience

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Economists revised downwards Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.5 per cent due to the debilitating tariffs implemented by the United States (US), but remained confident in the economy’s resilience.

Japan To Lead High-Powered Delegation To Malaysia Next Week To Deepen Green Energy Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Japan will lead a high-powered delegation to Malaysia next week to discuss deepening cooperation in the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) to achieve decarbonisation, economic growth and energy security.

Malaysia’s PPI Eases By 1.9 Pct In March 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) eased by 1.9 per cent in March 2025, as compared to the 0.3 per cent rise in February 2025, mainly due to the mining sector, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Petronas' Unit Delivers First LNG Cargo To PetroVietnam's Subsidiary

IMF Cuts Malaysia 2025 GDP To 4.1 Pct On Regional Slowdown

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund has downgraded Malaysia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2025 to 4.1 per cent, from 4.7 per cent previously, reflecting a broader downward revision across the region.

3Degrees Welcomes Philippe Vedrenne As CEO Starting May 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Global climate solutions provider, 3Degrees has announced the appointment of Philippe Vedrenne as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 1.

Asian LNG Prices Ease Prompting Buying Interest From Some Asian Importers -- Rystad Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices fell this week, prompting opportunistic buying from some Asian importers, said Rystad Energy senior analyst Masanori Odaka today. 

National Gas Roadmap In Process Of Being Finalised – Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The National Gas Roadmap is currently being finalised and is scheduled to be launched this year, said Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

Malaysia's IPI Rises 1.5 Pct Y-O-Y In February 2025 – DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) increased by 1.5 per cent year-on-year in February 2025, driven by a rise in the manufacturing sector, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM). 

Putra Heights Fire Sparks Production Disruptions, Financial Losses For 200 Factories

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 (Bernama) -- The gas pipeline fire incident at Putra Heights has significantly impacted the operations of approximately 200 industrial facilities in the Klang Valley, spanning various manufacturing sub-sectors and company sizes.

Japanese Companies Keen On Decarbonisation Projects In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Japanese companies are keen to participate in advanced sustainable development in Malaysia’s decarbonisation initiatives, said Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) Kuala Lumpur.