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KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s stronger ringgit is helping to ease the impact of rising global import prices, although the country’s import cover has declined, compared with pre-COVID 19 pandemic levels, said the World Bank's lead economist for Malaysia, Dr Apurva Sanghi.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian medical sector is not affected by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East; hence, the outlook for the medical tourism sector remains strong for this year, said Sunway Healthcare Holdings Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Tourism Malaysia today welcomed the arrival of Xiamen Airlines’ inaugural direct flight from Nanjing to Kuala Lumpur, marking a significant enhancement in air connectivity between Malaysia and eastern China.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd (MPM) and the Labuan Port Authority (LPA) today signed the operation, facility and management continuation agreement and the leasing agreement aimed at further strengthening port operations and maritime services on this duty-free island.
From Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
HANOI, March 14 (Bernama) – Despite the war in West Asia that has spiked oil prices, the people of Vietnam seem oblivious to the consequent inflationary pressures, especially for a nation that depends significantly on imported crude oil.
JASIN, March 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has continued to show positive economic performance despite global uncertainty, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) anticipates that Malaysia’s retail sales expansion will remain resilient at 6.0 per cent for the year 2026 as compared to 6.1 per cent in 2025.
JOHOR BAHRU, March 12 (Bernama) -- Benefits from Johor’s economic development will be felt across all 10 of the state’s districts through the implementation of the Johor Economic Transformation Plan (JETP), said Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
By Mohamad Syazwan Mustafa
JOHOR BAHRU, March 10 (Bernama) -- The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is expected to become a catalyst for developing a new ecosystem in the advanced semiconductor manufacturing sector in Johor through the entry of an industry-leading company, or a “queen bee,” into the state in the near future.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s diverse tourism market and growing sustainability focus within the hotel industry are expected to help cushion the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on the country’s tourism sector.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Lufthansa Group, which is strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia, views Malaysia as a lucrative aviation market, especially for leisure and business travellers as airlines recalibrate networks and seek growth opportunities beyond the increasingly volatile Middle East region.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) - Malaysia’s Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan and Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Dr Ekniti Nitithanprapas have met in Bangkok to discuss current economic developments and strengthen cooperation between Malaysia and Thailand.
