Malaysia Welcomes China's Policies To Boost Domestic Consumption - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia appreciates the recent policies introduced in China, as the government actively formulates measures to stimulate domestic consumption.

Malaysia Must Focus On Export Base Diversification, Quality Investments -- Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must focus on diversifying its export base and increasing the quality of investments in preparation to face the global economic uncertainty, according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Raw Materials Supply Shortage Concerns

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended higher today supported by raw materials supply shortage concerns due to wintering in major natural rubber (NR) producing countries and steady benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

ASEAN Should Accelerate Economic Integration Efforts - Lawrence Wong

SINGAPORE, April 16 (Bernama) -- Singapore has called for accelerated economic integration within ASEAN, urging the bloc to aim for 100 per cent tariff elimination across the region, boost intra-ASEAN trade, and further reduce non-tariff barriers to enable smoother business operations across the region.

Nafco Group Launches US$40 Mln Aerospace Manufacturing Facility In Seremban

SEREMBAN, April 15 (Bernama) -- My Nafco Precision Sdn Bhd has unveiled its advanced manufacturing facility in Seremban, a US$40 million 10-year investment commitment.

FACT 2025: Malaysia Drives Trade Growth With Harmonised Commodity Standards

PUTRAJAYA, April 14 (Bernama) -- As the powerhouse in the global commodities market, with palm oil, rubber, timber, cocoa and pepper driving its economy, Malaysia is focused on streamlining trade to foster trust between trading partners to strengthen trade and market development.

Foreign Investors Pull US$5.87 Bln From Asian Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors continued their net selling in Asian markets for the second consecutive week, with total outflows amounting to US$5.87 billion (US$1 = RM4.41), led by heavy sell-offs in South Korea and India.

ASEAN Fund Mobilised For Myanmar Earthquake Relief, Long-term Support Under Discussion

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Disaster Management and Emergency Relief Fund has been utilised in the wake of the recent earthquake in Myanmar, with the regional bloc now looking towards longer-term recovery efforts, said ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn.

Gas Malaysia Implements Gas Supply Curtailment Following Putra Heights Incident

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Gas Malaysia Bhd has implemented a gas supply curtailment in several areas following the recent gas pipeline rupture in Putra Heights that led to the temporary closure of nearby gas facilities.

Dewan Negara Passes Supplementary Supply Bill (2024) 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Negara today passed the Supplementary Supply Bill (2024) 2025 authorising additional expenditure of RM20.19 billion from the Consolidated Fund for government services.

Bank Deposits Growth Slows To 3 Percent In 2H 2024 On Rising Costs, Debt Repayment - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Banking system deposits grew at a slower pace of three per cent in the second half of 2024 (2H 2024), driven by the slower growth of deposits from resident businesses, partly due to higher costs and debt repayment.

Rubber Market Closes Higher As It Tracks Regional Trend

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market rebounded to close higher on Thursday as it rode the upward momentum of regional rubber markets and steady benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.