India Eyes Deeper Ties In Semiconductors And Digital Economy With Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- India is keen to deepen its already robust business linkages with Malaysia in the fast-growing semiconductor industry and digital economy.

Pharma Industry Emerging As Driver Of Investments, Jobs, And Healthcare Resilience -- MPC

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s pharmaceutical industry is emerging as a driver of high-value investment, skilled employment, and healthcare resilience, driven by regulatory and productivity reforms implemented in recent years, according to the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC).

SEDA Appoints Public Service Department DG As Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) – The Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia has appointed Public Service Department Director-General Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz as chairman effective May 15.

AirAsia X Plans To Make Central Asia The Main Focus For Network Expansion

SEPANG, June 23 (Bernama) -- Medium-haul low-cost airline AirAsia X Bhd plans to make the Central Asian region the main focus of its flight network expansion, supported by the high potential market demand and relatively underexplored by commercial airlines.

Rafizi Bids Farewell, Praises Five Officers Behind Economic Reforms

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli on Friday expressed his appreciation to five policy officers at the ministry who played a key role in supporting his efforts to advance national economic initiatives.

Onn Hafiz: 33,000 Jobs Created As Johor Attracts High-Tech Investments, Enhances Expertise Transfer

JOHOR BAHRU, June 12 (Bernama) -- Johor has created 33,000 new job opportunities, enhanced technologies and expertise transfer through its ability to attract high-quality, advanced technology investments, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

ASEAN Geoeconomics Task Force To Present Report In September - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Geoeconomics Task Force will present an ASEAN Integration Report in September, which will complement the ASEAN Economic Community Strategic Plan 2026-2030, said the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback Amid Weaker US Economic Data

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opens marginally higher against the US dollar on Thursday, amid weaker-than-expected United States (US) economic data and tariff uncertainties, an analyst said.

LIMA’25 Platform For Local Companies To Shine At Global Level

LANGKAWI, May 21 (Bernama) -- Tucked between the many foreign and local defence industry-related companies at the 2025 Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA’25) is a bumiputera shoe manufacturer optimistic about using the exhibition as a platform to enter the international market.

Petronas Chemicals Reports 1Q 2025 Net Loss Of RM18 Mln Despite Higher Revenue

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) reported a net loss of RM18 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) due to unrealised foreign exchange losses, unfavourable net foreign exchange impact from the specialities segment, among others, despite recording a higher revenue of RM7.66 billion.

Anwar Positions Malaysia, ASEAN As Leading Voices Of Global South

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- As chair of ASEAN, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is clearly asserting Malaysia’s position – and that of the regional grouping – as key players in the Global South and a rising force to be reckoned with, demanding a global shift from the dominance of bipolarity to equitable power-sharing through multipolarity.

Malaysia Eyes RM3 Mln In Sales From 3-Day Rasa Malaysia Festival In Beijing 

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BEIJING, May 18 (Bernama) -- The ongoing Rasa Malaysia Festival in Beijing is expected to generate between three and five million yuan (approximately RM3 million) in revenue, with more than 50 Malaysian companies showcasing local delicacies, tropical fruits, and cultural crafts.