Malaysia’s Wholesale, Retail Trade Sales Rise 7.3 Pct To RM159.8 Bln In January — DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade sales rose 7.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM159.8 billion in January 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia’s Neutral, Non-aligned Approach Supports Strong 2025 Trade Performance -- Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s neutral and non-aligned approach is reflected in its strong trade performance, which reached a milestone, exceeding RM3 trillion to RM3.06 trillion in 2025, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Sim Tze Tzin.

Helus Pharma Names Michael Cola As CEO For Next Phase Of Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Helus Pharma (Helus), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, has appointed Michael Cola as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective immediately, as the company enters its next phase of scale and execution.

SME Sector Seen As Key In Expanding Malaysia-India Economic Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should be a key focus in efforts to deepen Malaysia-India economic ties, as India offers vast market opportunities for Malaysian businesses seeking to expand overseas, said ASEAN-India Economic Council chairman Datuk Ramesh Kodammal.

IHEC 2026 Eyes RM500 Mln In Halal Trade Opportunities, Engagements

BANGI, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The International Halal Economic Conference 2026 (IHEC 2026) is targeting trade and business engagements worth RM500 million.

Phase 2 SSPA Salary Adjustment To Boost Retail Economy -- Economist

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The second phase of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) salary adjustment for civil servants is expected to have a strong positive impact on the retail economy, according to an economist.

Malaysia’s November Headline Inflation At 1.4 Pct, Core At 2.2 Pct -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation edged up slightly to 1.4 per cent in November 2025 from 1.3 per cent in the previous month, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Malaysia's 2025 Exports Hit RM1.45 Trillion As Of November

KEPALA BATAS, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s export value reached RM1.45 trillion for the period of January to November this year, while total trade hit RM2.77 trillion for the same period.

China’s Hainan FTP Marks Major Liberalisation Move, Spurring Potential Gains For Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- China’s Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), which will officially begin island-wide special customs operations on Dec 18, 2025, is yet another testament to China’s continued economic liberalisation, in contrast to the United States’ policy directions.

2025 Tax Trinity: US Tariffs, SST Expansion and E-invoicing

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- 2025 will be remembered as the “tariff year”, no thanks to the unexpected United States (US) tariffs that shook markets worldwide, with Malaysia not spared.

Govt Approves Five Malaysia-India Projects Worth Over RM23 Million As Of September 2025 - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The government has approved five investment projects involving Indian companies in Malaysia, worth RM23.85 million, for the first nine months of 2025, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong.

Malaysia Must Accelerate Transition Into High Value, Innovation-led Industries To Be Competitive - Academic

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must accelerate its transition into high-value and innovation-led industries if it wants to strengthen long-term economic competitiveness, Nottingham University Business School assistant professor of business economics Dr Tan Chee Meng said today.