Malaysia’s Producer Price Index Rises Modestly By 0.3 Pct In February 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) for local production increased by 0.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in February 2025, easing from the 0.8 per cent rise recorded in January, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

CAB Cakaran Opens 15th Outlet In Penang, Plans 100 More In The Next Decade

GEORGE TOWN, March 26 (Bernama) -- One of Malaysia's largest food producers, CAB Cakaran Corporation Bhd, has expanded its retail footprint with the opening of its 15th medium-sized supermarket, Home Mart Fresh & Frozen Sdn Bhd, in Sri Rambai, Bukit Mertajam.

Malaysia's Economic Growth To Remain Resilient In 2025 -- RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to remain resilient this year, supported by continued progress on multi-year projects, rising household incomes, and easing global monetary conditions, RHB Investment Bank (RHB IB) said.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Lower Against US Dollar

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as the greenback strengthened on the back of upbeat US economic data.

Strengthening Semiconductor Regulations Sends Positive Message To Global Market – MSIA

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s commitment to tightening regulations on semiconductors sends a positive message to the global market, especially the United States (US), as it demonstrates the country’s seriousness in addressing security concerns.

Malaysia's Third Investment Upcycle Started Mid-2023, Driven By Cyclical And Structural Factors - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s third and current investment upcycle started in mid-2023, driven by a confluence of cyclical and structural factors, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Banks' Capital Buffers Strong Enough To Absorb Business Credit Losses – BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Stress tests conducted by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) affirmed that banks’ capital buffers are sufficient to absorb a potential increase in credit losses from the business sector under adverse stress scenarios.

Current Account To Stay Resilient, Driven By Strong Manufacturing Exports - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) expects the country’s current account to remain resilient over the medium term, supported by robust manufacturing exports.

Economy To Grow 4.5 - 5.5 Percent In 2025 Anchored By Domestic Demand, Exports To Moderate - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) — Malaysia's economy is expected to expand by 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent in 2025, primarily driven by strong domestic demand and a robust investment landscape with exports expected to moderate amid heightened external uncertainties, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

Hotayi Electronic Invests RM500 Mln In Penang Smart Factory Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Hotayi Electronic (M) Sdn Bhd has broken ground on its RM500 million phase three smart factory expansion in Batu Kawan, Penang, a move set to generate 1,000 new high-skilled jobs.

AmBank Islamic Grants RM180 Mln Financing To Nextgreen For Technology Park Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- AmBank Islamic Bhd has granted up to RM180 million in financing facilities to Nextgreen Global Bhd’s subsidiary, Ultimate Ivory Sdn Bhd, to fund land reclamation, infrastructure development and utilities for Nextgreen’s Green Technology Park (GTP) in Pahang.

ASEAN, Including Malaysia, Benefits From China's Supply Chain Diversification - Moody's

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- ASEAN economies, particularly Vietnam, Malaysia, and India, have benefited from China's supply chain diversification, primarily in textiles and electronics, according to Moody's Ratings.