Malaysia’s Currency In Circulation Rises 5.5 Percent To RM170.7 Bln In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s currency in circulation (CIC) rose by 5.5 per cent year-on-year to RM170.7 billion as of Dec 31, 2024, reversing a 0.2 per cent decline in 2023, where it stood at RM161.8 billion.

BNPL And Debt: Between Convenience And Concern

PUTRAJAYA, March 23 (Bernama) -- Consumers’ ability to repay debt from 'Buy Now, Pay Later' (BNPL) facilities is increasingly a concern, especially with the significant growth in BNPL transactions in Malaysia, thus raising concerns about the risks of high indebtedness and the importance of financial literacy.

Weaker Sales Seen For Malaysian Auto Sector In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian automotive sector is expected to see weaker sales in 2025.

Jewellery Makers Continue To Shine Despite Soaring Gold Prices

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's jewellery sector remains resilient, with robust demand continuing despite rising gold prices, largely fuelled by deep-rooted cultural appreciation for gold as both a symbol of wealth and a trusted investment or “safe haven” asset.

Pos Malaysia Teams Up With Local Brands To Enhance Visibility, Delivery Efficiency This Hari Raya

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- Pos Malaysia Bhd is partnering leading local brands for this year’s Hari Raya campaign, Serba-Serbi Aidilfitri, to enhance brand visibility and boost awareness during the festive season.  

US Tariffs Conflict To Keep Rubber Market Range-bound Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade within a narrow range next week, with potential volatility due to global economic and weather-related factors, said industry expert Denis Low.

IOI Properties To Unveil Senna Exchange, Sepang's Next Commercial Address

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) is set to unveil Senna ExChange, the first commercial offering in its signature township of Senna Puteri in Salak Tinggi, Selangor.

'Own Your Raya Celebrations' With Guardian This Festive Season

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) -- Look and feel your best as you celebrate this festive season with Guardian’s special “Serlahkan PeRAYAan Mu dengan Guardian” (Own Your Raya Celebrations with Guardian) campaign.

CPO Futures Likely To Stay Bearish Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trend lower next week, tracking sluggish export performance, said palm oil trader David Ng.

MAG Adds 200 Flights For Ramadan, Hari Aidilfitri Travel Rush

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG)’s airlines, which operates Malaysia Airlines Bhd and Firefly will be allocating over 200 additional flights during the upcoming Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri peak travel period to accommodate the expected surge in travel demand.

Malaysia Aviation, Singapore Tourism Board Renew Partnership To Boost Travel

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have renewed their strategic partnership to increase travel from Malaysia to Singapore.

Malaysia’s 5.1 Pct GDP Growth In 2024 Demonstrates Resilience Amid Global Uncertainties - Economist

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fourth-quarter 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5.0 per cent, leading to a full-year expansion of 5.1 per cent, reflects a strategically resilient economy leveraging domestic strengths amid global uncertainties, according to AmBank Group.