Malaysia’s ASEAN Leadership Aligns With Growing Demand For Pragmatic Alliances

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and as ASEAN chair for 2025, is pushing for a neutral, trade-focused course, seeking economic cooperation with multiple nations while avoiding confrontation.

Malaysia’s Islamic Finance Assets To Grow 36 Pct By 2028 -- Standard Chartered

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's Islamic finance assets are projected to grow by 36 per cent by 2028, contributing to the global Islamic finance market, which is expected to reach US$7.5 trillion (US$1 = RM4.29) by then, said Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Bhd.

Malaysia Should Leverage US-China Tariff Pause To Reposition Itself -- Economists

By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The 90-day tariff pause between the United States (US) and China offers Malaysia a critical opportunity to reposition itself economically, according to economists.

Yin’s Sourdough, A Story Of Daughter’s Love And Perseverance

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- From a decade-long career in pharmaceutical sales to kneading dough in a small shop in Balik Pulau, Penang, 48-year-old Chan Su Yin’s journey as the founder of Yin’s Sourdough Bakery & Cafe is a story of transformation, purpose and perseverance.

Sarawak Studies Scotland-UK Model On Carbon Revenue Distribution Mechanism Framework

KUCHING, May 3 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak government is studying the relationship model between Scotland and the United Kingdom (UK) as a reference in devising a mechanism for distributing carbon levy revenue as well as regulations between the state and federal governments.

RISDA Finds New Source of Wealth For The Country, Eyes Launch By Early 2026

By Nadia Jumri

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) is finalising a preliminary study on the development of biofuel products based on scrap rubber, with a target to announce its effectiveness for widespread use by early 2026. 

RISDA Finds New Source of Wealth For The Country, Eyes Launch By Early 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) is finalising a preliminary study on the development of biofuel products based on scrap rubber, with a target to announce its effectiveness for widespread use by early 2026. 

Amir Hamzah: ASEAN’s Neutrality Works

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN has consistently maintained a neutral stance in its relations with both the United States (US) and China, and this remains central to the region’s diplomatic approach, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

BNM's OPR Decisions Based On Measured Approach, Not Preemptive -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) takes a measured approach in managing the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR), describing it as a powerful policy instrument that should be used only when circumstances warrant it.

Malaysia Seeks To Maintain Good Ties With The United States -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia seeks to maintain good ties with the United States (US), said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia Won't Be Fixated On Growth Forecasts But Will Focus On Building Resilience -- Amir Hamzah

Why America Excludes Sales, Services From Its Trade Deficits: Strategic Blind Spot In Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- In the calculus of international trade, perception is power. Nowhere is this more evident than in the way the United States (US) calculates and presents its trade deficit.