Malaysia’s Economy Signals Positive Prospects As Leading Index Rises 1.29 Pct In April 2026 – DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy continues to signal an optimistic prospect in the near term, as reflected in the performance of the Leading Index (LI), which increased by 1.29 per cent to 115.0 points in April 2026, compared with 113.5 points in the same month last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia Targets Up To 20 Pct Aerospace Growth This Year -- Sim

SERDANG, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to achieve a 15-20 per cent revenue growth for its aerospace industry this year, driven by rising global demand for aircraft and the continued expansion of the industry's supply chain.

ACCA Mid-Year Tax Focus Conference Calls For Smarter Public-Private Collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) held its Mid-Year Tax Focus Conference on Wednesday, underscoring the importance of strengthening economic resilience and deepening smarter collaborations between the public and private sectors as Malaysia advances key fiscal reforms amid a period of global uncertainty.

SMEs Can Tap Over RM4 Bln Still Available Under BNM's SME SRF -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- More than RM4 billion out of the RM5 billion allocation under Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Small and Medium Enterprise Stabilisation Relief Facility (SME SRF) is still available to assist micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) manage cash flow and reduce operational disruptions.

11 Developers Registered With CRESS As Of May 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- A total of 11 developers have registered under the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) as of May 2026.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Softer Crude Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Wednesday amid softer crude oil prices and a mixed performance in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Mary Kay Retains Top Global Direct Selling Beauty Brand Ranking

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc, the iconic beauty and entrepreneurship company, has been named the world's No. 1 direct selling brand for skin care and colour cosmetics by Euromonitor International for the fourth consecutive year.

Malaysia's Aerospace, LAE Sectors Poised To Exceed RM100 Bln In Revenue By 2035

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The aerospace and low-altitude economy (LAE) segments could potentially generate RM100 billion in revenue by 2035, driven by emerging opportunities, according to the National Aerospace Industry Corporation Malaysia (NAICO Malaysia).

MIDA-GreatAsic Value Chain Programme Highlights Strategic Semiconductor Collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) today hosted the MIDA-GreatAsic Value Chain Programme, highlighting a strategic collaboration between GreatAsic Technology Sdn Bhd and Xenith Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd to strengthen Malaysia’s semiconductor design capabilities.

Malaysia FDI Jumps 41.2 Pct To RM65.9 Bln In 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) rose 41.2 per cent to RM65.9 billion in 2025 from RM46.7 billion a year earlier, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) said.

Malaysia Must Develop A Growth Engine In Drones, Unmanned Aerial And Low Altitude Craft – Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must position itself as an active participant in the rapidly emerging low altitude economy (LAE) sector, which could potentially be the new growth engine, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said today.

Ringgit Opens Easier As Strong US Data Supports Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened easier against the US dollar this morning and is expected to remain range-bound ahead of the United States' Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation report due on Thursday.