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.

Malaysia’s Banking Sector Resilient Amid Tariff Pressures, Expected To Hold Steady In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector ended 2025 on a firmer footing, charting steady loan growth, stable asset quality and sustained profitability despite a year clouded by global trade tensions, while the outlook for next year remains steady amid a diversified portfolio.

Tengku Zafrul’s Legacy Marked By Continued Fervour To Scale Up Malaysia’s Trade Competitiveness

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) – Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz not only leaves behind a legacy marked by a continued fervour to scale up Malaysia’s global competitiveness in trade and industry but showed remarkable leadership in being able to lower tariff rates to a more palatable level imposed by the United States.

Perodua Launches First EV Involving Development Cost Of RM800 Mln, Local Expertise

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) today launched its first battery electric vehicle (EV), the QV-E, priced at RM80,000 (without insurance and excluding the battery), as part of its effort to develop a sustainable EV ecosystem.

Bursa Drifts Lower In Quiet Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index opened almost flat on Friday and drifted lower in early trade amid muted sentiment and the absence of fresh catalysts following Wall Street’s Thanksgiving closure.

Johor Set To Match Last Year’s GDP Of 6.4 Pct This Year - Hasni

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Johor expects to maintain its strong economic trajectory this year, with a gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6.4 per cent -- matching last year’s performance -- while growth for 2026 is anticipated to range between 4.8 and 6.8 per cent.

Malaysia, ASEAN+3 Economies Remain Resilient Amid Global Fragmentation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN+3 economies are showing stronger-than-expected resilience amid global fragmentation, with Malaysia among the strongest performers as growth, inflation, and domestic demand remain broadly stable, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Deputy Governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar said.

Ringgit Ends Lower As Fed Signals Steady Rates

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit declined against the US dollar today as expectations for a United States interest rate cut in December have diminished.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Profit-taking, Cautious Regional Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday, dragged down by profit-taking in heavyweight counters amid cautious sentiment across regional markets.

Ringgit Opens Firmer For 10th Session, Ahead Of 3q GDP

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for a 10th straight session this morning, extending its gains ahead of Malaysia’s third-quarter (3Q) 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) data, due this afternoon, an analyst said.

BNM Governor: Structural Reforms On Track; Social Protection, Labour Market Needs Boost - Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is progressing at a reasonable pace in implementing strategic and structural reforms to achieve the nation's aspiration of becoming a high-income and developed nation, said Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Malaysia's Economy Remains Resilient, Supported By Global Tech Demands - S&P

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic growth continues to remain resilient this year, against the backdrop of external volatility and uncertainties related to the United States (US) trade policy, according to S&P Global Ratings (S&P).