KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — The new electricity tariff schedule from July 1 is a clear reflection of the major reforms being undertaken by the government, particularly in the national energy sector, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — Malaysia’s discussions with the United States trade representative and commerce secretary on tariffs are progressing well, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) has held talks with leading tech giant Intel on the reinvestment and expansion of its operations in Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — Tech giant Google’s investment in Malaysia is expected to drive Malaysia’s artificial intelligence and cloud computing economy.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — The Women Economic Forum (WEF) Asean 2025 concluded yesterday after three impactful days of dialogue, culminating in the announcement of 27 comprehensive resolutions designed to accelerate women’s leadership and inclusive economic growth across the Asean region and beyond.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — The ringgit is expected to stay defensive within a tight range next week, as traders and investors will continue to observe the military conflict in the Middle East.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — The ringgit rebounded from yesterday’s losses to end higher against the United States (US) dollar on Friday, as the latest developments on the Iran-Israel war sparked some buying interest in emerging currencies.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) increased marginally to US$119.9 billion as of June 13, from US$119.60 billion recorded as of May 30.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — The Sales and Service Tax (SST) expansion is expected to have a limited direct impact on gross domestic product (GDP) and inflation, as it primarily targets discretionary items and selected service sectors, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday as investors remained in cautious mode amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, said an analyst.

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given assurance that the government will not raise the price of RON95 petrol, even if there is a sharp increase in global crude oil prices due to geopolitical tensions involving Iran and Israel.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — The ringgit continued to end lower against the greenback on Wednesday, weighed down by emerging concerns over the global financial outlook.

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 19 — Malaysia’s long-standing ties with Japan are being further fortified beyond investment and technological collaboration, rooted instead in shared values, cultural appreciation, and growing mutual trust, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 19 — Malaysia remains firmly opposed to unilateral tariffs and continues to uphold a multilateral, rules-based international trading system, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

BANGI, June 19 — The Plantation and Commodities Ministry has ordered an immediate engagement session with palm oil industry players following concerns over the implementation of a 5 per cent Sales and Service Tax (SST) on the oleochemical sector starting next month.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said discussions between Malaysia and the United States on the imposition of US unilateral tariffs went smoothly.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Earnings in the construction sector are expected to remain on an upward quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) trajectory in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), supported by increased construction site activities following 1Q 2025 festive breaks, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Malaysia has successfully attracted potential investments amounting to RM4.6 billion through its participation in the region’s premier platform for the global electronics and semiconductor industry, Semicon Southeast Asia (SEA) 2025, further proving Malaysia’s appeal in the eyes of international investors.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — The ringgit inched higher at the open today amid ongoing geopolitical concerns and despite a firmer greenback, after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) decided not to change interest rates, an analyst said.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Sasana Symposium 2025 (SS2025) reaffirmed the ongoing and urgent need for collective action in advancing structural reforms to enhance the nation’s long-term resilience.