Bursa Malaysia To Remain In Consolidation Mode Next Week On US Trade Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain in a consolidation phase next week until greater clarity on the US trade policy emerges.

RHB Maintains Malaysia’s 2025 GDP Growth Forecast At 5.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has maintained its forecast for Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 5.0 per cent in 2025, driven by ongoing multi-year projects, rising household incomes, and improving global monetary conditions.  

MITI Reviews Five Legislations To Strengthen Industrial Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is reviewing five legislations to strengthen industrial development which the ministry intends to present to parliament this year.

Bursa Malaysia Slides As US Inflation Data Strengthens Fed Rate-hold Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended with notable declines as the latest United States inflation data strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) would maintain interest rates.

Uni-Fuels Achieves International Sustainability And Carbon Certifications For Sustainable Biofuels

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Singapore-headquartered Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited (Uni-Fuels), a global marine fuel solutions provider, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Uni-Fuels Pte Ltd (Uni-Fuels Singapore), has received both ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS certifications.

Govt To Introduce New Investment Incentive Framework In 3Q 2025 - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The government will introduce the New Investment Incentive Framework (NIIF) which will be implemented from the third quarter of 2025, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Liew Chin Tong.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Lower, Hot US Inflation Reading Weighs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was marginally lower in early trade Thursday as investors reacted to the hotter-than-expected US inflation data, which is expected to prevent the Federal Reserve from easing interest rate.

Downstream Agricommodity Sector Records GDP Of RM30.1 Bln Up To 3Q 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The downstream agricommodity sector recorded a gross domestic product (GDP) of RM30.1 billion in the first three quarters of last year, an increase of 6.7 per cent compared to the same period in 2023.

Muafakat Between Indonesia, Malaysia Must Extend Beyond Economic Collaboration

SHAH ALAM, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Indonesia and Malaysia’s muafakat must extend beyond economic collaboration to include enhanced cybersecurity, counterterrorism efforts, and maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region, said Senior Political Secretary to the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin. 

Malaysia Can Increase Foreign Investor Appeal Despite US Policy Challenge -- MIDA

BANGI, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Despite facing geopolitical challenges, Malaysia can still attract more foreign investments, especially from companies in countries affected by US trade policies, according to the Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

Thailand-Malaysia Business Matching Event Set To Generate 120 Mln Baht In Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The Thailand-Malaysia Industrial Products Business Matching event held from Feb 10 to 12, 2025 at Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur is expected to generate a trade value of 120 million Baht (100 Baht=RM13.18).

Green Halal: Game-Changer For Business Growth -- Alliance Islamic Bank

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The concept of “green halal”, despite being unfamiliar to many, plays a vital role in driving business growth by merging halal and sustainable practices, said Alliance Islamic Bank Bhd (AIS).