KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The strengthening of the ringgit has not affected the country's trade performance. Instead, it has helped to make Malaysia's exports more price-competitive in international markets, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The federal government remains committed to the success of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) as a national economic agenda that positions Johor as a new growth driver for the country.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its gains to close higher today, supported by strength in telecommunications stocks and a rebound in heavyweight banking counters, which kept the benchmark index in positive territory despite cautious overall market sentiment.
SHAH ALAM, July 2 (Bernama) -- Selangor recorded strong economic growth in 2025 with its gross domestic product (GDP) expanding by RM28 billion from the preceding year to hit RM460.1 billion.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Belgium is keen to strengthen collaboration with Malaysia in offshore energy, leveraging its expertise in offshore energy as both countries pursue the green energy transition.
KEPALA BATAS, July 2 (Bernama) -- Ideal Property Group has completed all infrastructure works at its 880-acre (323.7-hectare) Penang Technology Park @ Bertam, with the development entering full delivery following the completion of its landmark entrance gateway.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd (AMB) has secured two accolades at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2026, winning the "Green Leadership" and "Corporate Sustainability Reporting" categories in recognition of its sustainability efforts.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- IPP Financial Advisers (IPPFA) has maintained its 2026 Malaysia gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.6 per cent despite global uncertainty, supported by resilient domestic demand, private investment and a gradual recovery in external trade.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (BERNAMA) -- The government has approved more than RM500 million in micro-financing, benefiting more than 30,000 entrepreneurs between May 15 and June 26, 2026, said Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia needs to set up a sovereign cloud to safeguard critical security and personal data while remaining open to global digital investments as Southeast Asia becomes increasingly dependent on critical digital technologies and infrastructure.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- It will be hugely advantageous for big companies as well as small and medium enterprises (SMES) to comply with sustainable reporting requirements so that they have access to capital and markets and retain their competitiveness.
