KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Malaysia’s iconic capital continues to be in the international diplomatic spotlight as the 46th Asean Summit and Related Summits enter their final day today.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Malaysia, as Asean Chair for 2025, has called on member states to step up regional cooperation to drive a fair, secure and inclusive energy transition, in line with climate goals and the region's growing energy demand.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Global aircraft management company, Titan Aviation has officially launched its operations in Malaysia.

PUTRAJAYA, May 25 — Malaysia and Laos reiterated their strong support for Timor Leste’s full Asean membership and called for intensified, inclusive efforts to address Myanmar’s prolonged crisis.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Asean member states reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening global health security and regional resilience — guided by the principles of solidarity and equity, following the Covid-19 pandemic.

BENGALURU, May 14 — Malaysia's economy likely grew at its slowest pace in a year in the first quarter, losing momentum due to weakened household consumption and exports, according to a Reuters poll of economists.

SEOUL, May 13 — South Korea and Malaysia are holding their ninth round of negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) today, aimed at expanding trade ties and deepening economic cooperation, Yonhap news agency reported.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, May 7 — Malaysia’s healthcare system is under mounting pressure, and the economy is feeling the strain from rising medical costs, absenteeism, and lost productivity — all due to a worsening obesity crisis. Despite decades of awareness campaigns and public health...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Malaysia’s economy is expected to remain resilient and outperform its A-rated peers despite mounting global uncertainties driven by trade tensions, said Moody’s Ratings.

PUTRAJAYA, April 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu today witnessed the exchange of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and two Exchanges of Notes (EoN), covering various sectors aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two nations in the spirit of mutual benefit.

PUTRAJAYA, April 28 — Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, who arrived yesterday for a four-day official visit to Malaysia, was accorded an official welcoming ceremony at Perdana Putra Complex here today.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The ringgit opened little changed against the greenback today, as the US Dollar Index (DXY) ended a four-week losing streak after recent weakness below the 100-point mark.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Friday, as the greenback reacted to growing prospects of a lower US Federal Reserve interest rate.

PUTRAJAYA, April 24 — Malaysia and Indonesia are looking into developing large-scale plantations in Central Kalimantan and South Papua.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — The International Monetary Fund has downgraded Malaysia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2025 to 4.1 per cent, from 4.7 per cent previously, reflecting a broader downward revision across the region.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — The ringgit opened almost flat against the dollar, as market sentiment remained fixated on the US President’s conflicting remarks about the Federal Reserve (Fed) chairman’s position.

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’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.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar today, touching the 4.39-level as uncertainty over US trade policy weighed on the greenback amid ongoing negotiations with Japan and the European Union.

HANOI, April 14 — President Xi Jinping will meet Vietnam's leaders in Hanoi today as he begins a three-nation trip to Southeast Asia, aiming to cement ties with some of China's closest neighbours amid mounting trade tensions with the United States.