KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Twenty-two Malaysian companies participating in the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) Business Programme at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, have secured over RM40 million in exports and investment.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) is planning to launch a global cargo joint business with Qatar Airways Cargo and IAG Cargo.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Applications for copyright protection of original music and recordings in Malaysia remain significantly lower compared to literary works, said Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) deputy director-general (strategic and technical) Yusnieza Syarmila Yusoff.

PUTRAJAYA, April 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reaffirmed the government has approved an allocation of RM1 billion to boost padi production in Kedah.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Malaysia’s international reserves accumulated to US$118.4 billion as of April 15, from US$117.5 billion on March 28, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

PUTRAJAYA, April 22 — The Malaysia-Thailand rail link to continental Asia, including China, is important in terms of supply chain security and safety, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Integrated marine bunkering services provider TMD Energy Ltd began trading on the NYSE American under the ticker symbol TMDE, becoming the first Malaysian marine bunker supplier to list on a major United States exchange.

PETALING JAYA, April 22 — The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) is urging more large corporate entities, including multinational corporations and government-linked companies (GLCs), to participate in environmental sustainability initiatives by adopting renewable energy sources such as solar power.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — The Thai Chamber of Commerce views the halal sector as a promising platform for deeper economic collaboration between Thailand and Malaysia.

PUTRAJAYA, April 22 — The Visa Liberalisation Plan (PLV) for Chinese visitors has been extended for another five years, as the initiative has shown immediate positive impact on the country’s economy, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

PUTRAJAYA, April 22 — A special Dewan Rakyat sitting will be held on May 5 to discuss the United States’ retaliatory tariffs on Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — CIMB Group Holdings Bhd’s (CIMB) price fell sharply during the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI’s (FBM KLCI) mid-morning session, leading the selling activity among heavyweights.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd has become the first Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad (ASNB) agent to serve as a distribution channel for ASNB Wakaf services.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Bursa Malaysia extended its downtrend at mid-morning, weighed by selling pressure in selected heavyweights, led by the financial services, industrial products and services, and utilities sectors.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at the opening today, with the local note poised to test its immediate support level at RM4.36.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Malaysia has expressed appreciation for the recent policies introduced in China, as the government actively formulates measures to stimulate domestic consumption.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The ringgit jumped to its highest level in almost six months, against the United States dollar at the close today, touching the 4.36 level amid concerns over ongoing tariff tensions.

BANGKOK, April 21 — Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sustainable urban development through policies and initiatives aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG11, which ensures inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities and human settlements.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) said Malaysian banks are expected to be among the more attractive sectors for investors seeking refuge from United States President Donald Trump’s trade war.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Malaysia’s consumer sector is expected to remain resilient in 2025, driven by structural consumption trends and stable earnings visibility, despite a more subdued macroeconomic outlook, said MIDF Research.