KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Malaysia needs to transition from being primarily a trading nation to becoming a technology-driven country that develops solutions for real-life problems, anchored by the semiconductor industry and integrated with drone technology.

SEPANG, May 29 — The government is targeting all ports nationwide currently using B10 palm-based biodiesel in their operations to transition to B20 biodiesel, said Plantations and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd said the potential delay in RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation to the second half of 2025 (2H2025) is expected to offer temporary relief to consumers, supporting private consumption amid stable inflation.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The ringgit opened lower against the United States (US) dollar on Thursday, as expectations dimmed for a near-term rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (US Fed).

JAKARTA, May 28 — Asean secretary-general Kao Kim Hourn today hailed the 46th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur as a success, citing the adoption of the Asean Community Vision 2045 and progress toward Timor-Leste’s full membership as landmark outcomes.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — As the curtains fell on the 46th Asean Summit and Related Meetings here yesterday, another powerful symbol of unity took centre stage, not in a conference hall, but at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Malaysia has a digital investment pipeline of RM59.1 billion as of April, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — The global economic growth outlook this year is “divided” and “under strain”, with weak prospects in North America, resilience in the Asia-Pacific region, and cautious optimism in Europe, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — The success of individuals, companies and nations in the future could be measured by how effectively they deploy and use artificial intelligence (AI), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — The total trade for seven states recorded positive growth, reaching RM219.4 billion in April, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — MBM Resources Bhd (MBMR) is expected to chart steady earnings this year backed by resilient Perodua demand, despite a soft start to the first quarter (1Q) 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) delivered approximately RM1.5 billion in value to stakeholders through dividends and socio-economic initiatives in the financial year 2024, reaffirming its commitment to long-term value creation and national development.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher, supported by bargain hunting and tracking the positive performance of Wall Street overnight.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — The ringgit marginally depreciated against the US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by a firmer greenback following an improvement in United States consumer confidence and persistent concerns over global tariff developments.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan held a bilateral meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, on the sidelines of the 2nd Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

By Yasmin Ramlan KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hailed the outcomes of the Asean Summit as a significant step forward, driven by early high-level engagements and a renewed sense of regional resolve. He voiced optimism that ongoing negotiations, particularly on...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has thanked the Thai government for facilitating the clearance of several border projects, including the Rantau Panjang-Sungai Golok bridge, which are progressing well.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The historic trilateral Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit signals a gradual shift in the global trade order, as the three regions seek to leverage each other’s strength amid geopolitical uncertainty and economic realignment triggered by...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Malaysia and Vietnam are set to undertake a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate in the digital economy sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Malaysia welcomes the potential for collaboration between local industry players and Korea Expressway Corporation (KEC) to strengthen infrastructure performance, capacity building and knowledge exchange on smart highway management and digital construction technologies.