6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Fitch Ratings’ affirmation of Malaysia’s sovereign credit ratings at BBB+ with a ‘stable’ outlook is bolstered by the country’s sterling performance across key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) indicators.
6d ago
SEREMBAN, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The five largest foreign investments expected to kick off in Negeri Sembilan next year will involve a total investment of more than RM27 billion, the State Legislative Assembly was told today.
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is entering 2026 with its oil and gas sector still standing firm, but the ground beneath it is shifting faster than at any point in decades.
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s technology (tech) sector continued its strong momentum in 2025, powered by rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and a boom in data centre investments, amid intensifying strategic competition between the United States and China.
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally lower against the US dollar this morning and is expected to maintain trade within a tight range in light of the mixed market sentiments as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) begins its two-day meeting today.
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal industry contributed RM118.2 billion, or 7.94 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), in the third quarter (3Q) of 2025, supported by 1,525 registered halal exporters, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said.
6d ago
KUALA LANGAT, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) today launched its 130.31-hectare (322-acre) IOI Industrial Park @ Banting, signifying its progress to advance its industrial segment strategy.
7d ago
KOTA TINGGI, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s leadership in the global halal ecosystem continues to be strengthened through the World Halal Excellence Awards 2024 (WHEA 2024), further boosting the country’s competitiveness in the rapidly expanding global halal market projected to reach US$5 trillion (US$1 = RM4.10) by 2030.
7d ago
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- The telecommunications industry delivered a resilient performance IN 2025 despite operating within a highly saturated environment, reflecting a maturing market consistent with global trends.
8d ago
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aim to reduce compliance costs to up to 1 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) as part of the civil service reform agenda is in line with international standards, including those of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
8d ago
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- The Public Sector Home Financing Board (LPPSA) is set to make history by launching its first-rated sukuk programme next year, a strategic move aimed at expanding its funding ecosystem while supporting the government’s efforts in prudently managing the country’s liabilities.
9d ago
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain steady and trade within the 4.10–4.12 range against the US dollar next week, supported by market expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) at its upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.