KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — Seven states surpassed the nation’s manufacturing industry capacity utilisation of 81.9 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q 2023: 79.9 per cent) with the first three states being Labuan at 97.9 per, followed by Johor (84.8 per cent), and Pahang (84.6 per cent).

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — Bursa Malaysia opened lower this morning, tracking Wall Street's weaker performance as sentiment was further eroded by US President Donald Trump’s statement, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar this morning with further attempts expected to break below the RM4.40 level as traders and investors observe the next move in respect to US tariffs.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — The ringgit extended its gains to close stronger against the United States (US) dollar on Monday, supported by easing US-China trade tension and weaker US economic data that initially pressured the dollar.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — Local institutions continued to support Bursa Malaysia with net purchases totalling RM194.2 million in domestic equities last week, compared with net purchases of RM77.9 million in the week ended February 14.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — Bursa Malaysia trended lower in early trading, tracking Wall Street's decline as traders weighed on the latest batch of data suggesting the United States (US) economic growth was weakening, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade after reaching a nearly three-week high last Friday, buoyed by softer-than-expected US economic data released last week.

BANGI, Feb 22 — Malaysia as a trading nation is ready to open new opportunities and pathways with several emerging countries, including in Africa and Latin America, which will help expand its scope of trade.

BANGI, Feb 22 — Malaysia’s 2025 Asean chairmanship could boost the country’s capacity as an investment, tourism, and trade destination, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — Malaysia and France have agreed to boost cooperation in the fields of defence, economy, energy, trade, investment, tourism and artificial intelligence, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — Malaysia’s inflation rate remained at 1.7 per cent in January, with the index points at 133.6 points from 131.4 points in the same month last year, according to the Statistics Department (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — Bursa Malaysia edged higher in early trading, snapping a two-day losing streak as bargain hunters stepped in despite a weak overnight session on Wall Street.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — The ringgit rose against the US dollar in early trade as investors remained cautious about the policies of US President Donald Trump's administration, particularly on tariffs and geopolitics, an analyst said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — The government projected the inflation rate in 2025 to increase moderately between two per cent and 3.5 per cent, said the Finance Ministry (MOF).

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — Malaysia’s productivity has shown growth, but not at a fast enough pace, especially when compared to other economies that were once at a similar level, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) has coordinated efforts to develop the capabilities of approximately 300,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to successfully generate RM867 million in export sales through e-commerce platforms from 2021 to 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — The ringgit rose on Thursday, bolstered by indications from United States (US) President Donald Trump regarding a potential trade deal with China.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (MAFS) remains committed to ensuring national food security while safeguarding the environment and public health, said its Deputy Minister Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — United States President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on automotive, semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports will be a challenge for Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) shares were sold at between RM6.80 to RM7.70 per unit, generating RM102 million for the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) 2023 dividend distribution, said Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan.