KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Malaysia’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) eased to 48.6 in April from 48.8 in March, as manufacturers cut back on purchases and drew down stocks of raw materials and finished goods amid a lack of new orders, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Planning consent has been granted for the next phase of Battersea Power Station’s regeneration in London, a key milestone in the 16.99-hectare (42-acre) development that is owned by a consortium of Malaysian investors.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — The ringgit opened marginally higher against the greenback today, trading with a wider spread amid lingering uncertainty over global tariffs and weak US economic data, an economist said.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — The ringgit continued to close firmer against the greenback on Wednesday as the United States (US) Dollar Index remained below the 100-point level amid softer demand.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol nationwide remain unchanged, at RM3.18 per litre and RM2.05 per litre, respectively, from May 1 to 7.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Malaysia’s headline inflation moderated to 1.4 per cent in March 2025, down from 1.5 per cent in February, while core inflation held steady at 1.9 per cent, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$117.49 billion (RM506.67 billion) in March, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$4.3 million, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

PUTRAJAYA, April 30 — The government has decided to fully discontinue the egg subsidy starting this August 1.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — The ringgit opened higher and maintained its uptrend against the US dollar in the early session today, despite the greenback maintaining its appeal as a safe-haven currency following a 0.23 per cent gain in the US Dollar Index (DXY) to 99.237 points.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Fancy roti canai for breakfast, nasi lemak for lunch, and satay for dinner, these beloved Malaysians' staples have almost doubled in price over the past 13 years, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — The ringgit continued to appreciate against the United States (US) dollar to end firmer today, closing at over six-month high, driven by signs of easing global trade tensions, an analyst said.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) companies are being urged to explore viable alternatives for operating their businesses or harnessing natural resources, which could help the country diversify its energy sources in line with the energy transition.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Malaysia’s inflation increased at a rate of 1.8 per cent in 2024 versus 2.5 per cent in 2023, with the index points standing at 132.8 in 2024 against 130.4 the previous year, said the Statistics Department (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Malaysia and Japan are exploring broader economic cooperation, including in artificial intelligence and the automotive industry, amid global uncertainty.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — The ringgit continued its uptrend in early trade on Tuesday, strengthening against the US dollar on buying interest in the local note, amid a decline in the US Dollar Index (DXY).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The ringgit rebounded against the United States (US) dollar today to finish at more than a five-month high amid renewed interest following encouraging tariff talks between Malaysia and the US government.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Macroeconomic resilience and political stability are key strengths for Malaysia in navigating the volatile global economic environment amid the United States (US) policy shifts, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Malaysia’s terms of trade increased by 1.2 per cent month-on-month to 119.5 points in March 2025, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) is expected to benefit the most from Malaysia’s automotive industry in 2025, driven by forward-buying interest due to the deferment of new excise duty regulations until the end of the year.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Malaysia is boldly positioning itself as Asia's next investment and supply chain powerhouse through the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).