KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — The industrial production index (IPI) expanded by 5.3 per cent in July, following 5 per cent growth in the previous month driven by a surge in manufacturing output, said the Statistics Department (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — The manufacturing sector’s July 2024 sales value reached RM157.1 billion, registering a 9.1 per cent jump versus the corresponding month and marking its highest growth since February 2023, said the Statistics Department (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — Bursa Malaysia was in positive territory in early trade, tracking the upward movement of the US stock market, which on Monday clawed back some of the losses from its worst week in almost a year and a half.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Tuesday amid a risk-on mode emerged, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Malaysia is stepping up its game in the semiconductor playing field, moving up the value chain by focusing on the front-end segment, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) today held an engagement session with tech firms to address issues related to domain name system (DNS) redirection.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 9 — The labour force in July grew by 0.1 per cent to 17.2 million from 17.17 million in June, while the labour force participation rate was unchanged at 70.4 per cent, according to Labour Force Statistics released today.

CYBERJAYA, Sept 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia enjoys better international recognition now due to strategic cooperation with major powers such as China and Russia.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said all public-private partnership (PPP) projects must adopt and be implemented with strict and uncompromising governance principles.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Sales of Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade rose 6.7 per cent year-on-year to RM149 billion in July 2024, said the Statistics Department (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd, newly listed on Bursa Malaysia's Main Market, has not ruled out expanding into Southeast Asia if suitable opportunities arise.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — The ringgit was easier against the US dollar in early trade today ahead of the United States (US) inflation data this week, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 — The ringgit is expected to see positive momentum next week, trending in upward bias against the US dollar and potentially pushing towards its support level.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 — The ringgit ended the week on a positive note after closing stronger against the US dollar today amid rising hopes of a United States (US) interest rate cut.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 — Malaysia’s international reserves rose to US$116.8 billion as of August 30, 2024, from US$114.7 billion in July 31, 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 — The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Friday after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent, reflecting confidence in Malaysia’s economic growth prospects, said an analyst.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 5 — Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB) must ensure its subsidiary, MAB Engineering Services, takes decisive measures to attract skilled new workers.

VLADIVOSTOK, Sept 5 — Joining BRICS will not only allow Malaysia to benefit from the bloc’s Global South economies, but also let the nation share its expertise, especially due to its position as a semiconductor hub in the region.

VLADIVOSTOK, Sept 5 — Malaysia, as 2025 Asean chair, is committed to reinforcing the bloc’s centrality while exploring synergies with regional and key dialogue partners, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

SEPANG, Sept 5 — Malaysia’s transition to 5G technology is set to mature in 10 to 15 years, said Universiti Teknologi Malaysia lecturer Azizul Azizan.