Malaysia's Success In Lifting Millions From Poverty Often Overlooked -- World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s success in lifting millions out of poverty, without creating permanent slums, is often overlooked.

DIC Corporation Opens World-First HACCP-Compliant Coatings Plant In Indonesia

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- DIC Corporation, a chemical manufacturer and the core of the DIC Group, has established a new production facility for coatings suitable for direct food contact materials on the site of a plant belonging to PT DIC Graphics, a wholly owned subsidiary located in Jakarta, Indonesia.

MBSB IB Maintains Positive Call On Insurance Sector Despite Healthcare Inflation

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank (MBSB IB) has maintained its “positive” recommendation on the insurance sector, citing attractive valuations and high dividend yields despite persistent healthcare inflation and delays in healthcare cost-control reforms.

MIHAS 2025 To Draw Over 45,000 Trade Visitors, 2,300 Booths From 45 Nations - MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2025 is expected to attract over 45,000 trade visitors and will feature 2,300 booths representing 45 countries.

Singapore Upgrades 2025 GDP Growth Forecast To 1.5 To 2.5 Pct

SINGAPORE, Aug 12 (Bernama) --  Singapore has upgraded its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 1.5 to 2.5 per cent to reflect the better-than-expected performance of the country’s economy in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025).

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, rebounding after two consecutive sessions of losses, amid growing concerns over the impact of the United States’ tariffs on the domestic and global economy, analysts said.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Cautiously Next Week Amid US Tariff Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is anticipated to trade cautiously against the dollar next week as investors monitor external developments, particularly regarding United States tariffs.

MIDA, MUFG Bank Partner To Accelerate Malaysia's High-Value Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and global banking subsidiary MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Bhd have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate high-value investment in Malaysia.

Pharmaniaga Completes Regularisation Plan, Set To Exit PN17 By 1Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Pharmaniaga Bhd has completed its Practice Note 17 (PN17) regularisation plan following the completion of its capital reduction exercise through the cancellation of RM520 million in issued share capital.

IHW 2025 Generates RM96.18 Mln in Sales For Malaysian Healthcare Firms

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysian healthcare companies recorded RM96.18 million in sales during the International Healthcare Week (IHW) 2025, held from July 16 to 18 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On US Tariff Concerns, Wall Street Decline

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street’s decline as sentiment turned cautious following weak US economic data and tariff announcements by President Donald Trump on the semiconductor and pharmaceutical sectors.

Govt Only Allows Meat, Poultry Imports With Halal Certificates That Comply With JAKIM Standards

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) --The government only permits the importation of meat and meat products as well as poultry and poultry products that have obtained halal certificates from United States (US) halal certification bodies that comply with halal standards set by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM).