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.

Panasonic Manufacturing Says Full Resumption Of Gas Supply To Plants In Shah Alam

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Panasonic Manufacturing Malaysia Bhd (PMMA) announced the full resumption of gas supply to both of its manufacturing plants in Shah Alam yesterday.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed On Higher Regional Futures Market, Stronger Ringgit

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed mixed today amid higher regional rubber futures market and a firmer ringgit versus the US dollar, said a dealer. 

CGS International Revises Malaysia 2025 GDP Growth To 4.2 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd has revised Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) from 4.6 per cent previously, below the official 4.5-5.5 per cent estimate.

Rubber Market To Remain Quiet With Downward Bias Next Week Amid Global Uncertainties

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to remain quiet next week, with a downward bias amid ongoing global uncertainties, said industry expert Denis Low. 

Why America Excludes Sales, Services From Its Trade Deficits: Strategic Blind Spot In Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- In the calculus of international trade, perception is power. Nowhere is this more evident than in the way the United States (US) calculates and presents its trade deficit.

Federal Govt, Johor In Talks On Sandbox Initiatives To Ease Investor Concerns In JS-SEZ -- Tengku Zafrul

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The Federal government and the Johor state government have discussed sandbox initiatives to address the concerns of investors and industries in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). 

ASEAN Rejects Any Form Of Unilaterally Imposed Tariffs - Anwar

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, April 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reaffirmed that ASEAN rejects any form of unilaterally imposed tariffs, stating that such measures contradict the spirit of multilateralism.

Malaysia Ready To Adapt Palm Oil Export Strategy Amid New US Tariffs - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains optimistic and stands ready to adjust its palm oil export strategy in response to new tariff measures imposed by the United States (US), said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Widad Acquires Four Parcels Of Land Worth RM31.3 Mln In Nilai

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Widad Group Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Widad Development (Nilai) Sdn Bhd, has signed a conditional sale and purchase agreement with Guper Bonded Warehouse Sdn Bhd to acquire four adjacent parcels of freehold industrial land valued at RM31.30 million.

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.

Tengku Zafrul To Meet US Trade Rep, Officials In Washington On April 24 To Discuss Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz is set to meet United States Trade Representative (USTR), Jamieson Greer and other relevant officials in Washington on April 24, to discuss the reciprocal tariff imposed on Malaysia.