Malaysia’s January 2025 Inflation Remains At 1.7 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rate remained at 1.7 per cent in January 2025, with the index points standing at 133.6 points compared to 131.4 points in the same month last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Subsidy Proposal For Basic MHIT Products Needs In-Depth Study - Lim Hui Ying

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The proposal for the implementation of subsidies for the development of basic medical and health insurance and takaful (MHIT) products requires in-depth studies, including the long term impact on overall healthcare costs, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

ES Sunlogy Aims To Grow Solar Energy Portfolio Via Participation In RE Initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- ES Sunlogy Bhd aims to expand its portfolio in the solar energy sector via participation in renewable energy (RE) initiatives such as the large-scale solar 5 programme (LSS5), LSS5+ and the corporate green power programme.

Onn Hafiz: Johor Govt Drafting Masterplan For JS-SEZ

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Johor State Government is currently drafting a masterplan for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

RTEDM Outlines Initiatives To Promote Adoption Of Emerging Technologies, Including AI -- Digital Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (RTEDM), monitored by the National Council of Digital Economy and Fourth Industrial Revolution (MED4IR), outlines initiatives to promote the development and adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, said the Digital Ministry.

Federal Govt welcomes Sarawak's Aspiration To Spur Its oil Industry -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The Federal government and the Sarawak state government have accepted Sarawak’s oil industry aspirations as embodied under the Distribution of Gas Ordinance 2016 (Amendment) (DGO), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today.

Malaysia-ASEAN Relationship With China Should Be Based On Mutual Respect, Trust - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and ASEAN's relationship with China should continue to be built on mutual respect and trust, particularly when it comes to driving high-value industries, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainable development, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

CPO Futures Seen Lower Next Week On Weak Exports

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) --Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade slightly lower next week due to recent export weakness, said palm oil trader David Ng.  

Sarawak Energy Commissions Malaysia’s First Utility-Scale Battery Storage System

KUCHING, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB) has commissioned Malaysia’s first utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Sejingkat Power Plant.  

5.1 Pct GDP Growth In 2024 Reflects MADANI Govt's Determination To Boost Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- The 5.1 per cent gross domestic product (GDP) growth achieved in 2024, which exceeds the initial official forecast of four to five per cent, reflects the MADANI government’s confidence and determination to turn around the Malaysian economy, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

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.

Malaysian, Turkish Businesses Need To Explore Collaboration Possibilities -- Ambassador

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysian businesses are encouraged to explore collaboration possibilities with their counterparts in Turkiye to create more synergy between the two nations, said Ambassador of Malaysia to Turkiye Sazali Mustafa Kamal.