KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) — The Reciprocal Trade Agreement expected to be signed between Malaysia and the United States (US) in conjunction with the 47th ASEAN Summit next week is seen as fair for both parties, taking into account their respective interests, said Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Global growth is projected to slow to 3.1 per cent in 2026, against 3.2 per cent this year from 3.3 per cent in 2024, said the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The New Performance-Based Incentive Framework will ensure actual achievements can be measured and encouraged, with incentives granted only when set performance targets are met, said the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz
SINGAPORE, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- An additional RM200 million allocated to the Strategic Co-Investment Fund (CoSIF) under Budget 2026 can be leveraged by Malaysian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Shares of Malakoff Corporation Bhd were among the most actively traded in early session today after the company announced that it had entered into a reservation agreement (RA) with Mitsubishi Power Ltd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- A total of 10,600 applicants, representing 87.2 per cent of the target group under the Electric Motorcycle Usage Incentive Scheme (MARiiCAS), have successfully purchased electric motorcycles with rebates as of Oct 8, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said.
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OSAKA, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka showcases the early results of Budget 2026’s fiscal vision, reflecting governance reform, green transition, and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) empowerment on the global stage, says International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) Secretary-General Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob.
OSAKA, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia wrapped up its six-month participation at Expo 2025 Osaka on a high note, securing RM24.45 billion in potential trade and investments.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is committed to ensuring that the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) ecosystem is fully prepared to implement the new Performance-Based Incentive Framework for the manufacturing sector in the early first quarter (1Q) of 2026, followed by the services sector in early 2Q of the same year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s net borrowings are expected to decline slightly in 2026 as further fiscal consolidation under the government’s medium-term fiscal strategy reduces the deficit to RM74.6 billion (2025: -RM76.7 billion), CIMB Investment Bank Bhd said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good) and the Philippines National Scale Rating of aa+.PH (Superior) of National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines (Nat Re), with a stable outlook.
SINGAPORE, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- More good news is expected to be announced next week on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), as part of ongoing efforts to sustain momentum in attracting investors to the area, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
