Global Supply Crisis: MITI, Economy Ministry To Engage Manufacturers On Cost Pressures - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Ministry of Economy to engage manufacturers facing mounting pressure from the global supply crisis to help ease cost pressures.

Govt To Study Proposals From Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The National Economic Action Council (NEAC) has taken note of several proposals submitted by the Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) and has decided that the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Economy Ministry should examine them.

Malaysia, South Korea Launch AI Academy To Train Digital Talent

SHAH ALAM, July 13 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Digital today launched the Korea-ASEAN Digital Academy (KADA), a joint initiative with the Republic of Korea to develop industry-ready artificial intelligence (AI) and digital professionals in Malaysia.

Short-term Gold Prices Likely To Hover US$3,800-US$4,200 Per Troy Ounce -- Go Capital

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Gold prices are likely to hover between US$3,800 and US$4,200 (US$1=RM4.071) per troy ounce amid pressure from crude oil prices and inflation, Go Capital Growth Sdn Bhd general manager Hong Kok Wah said.

Four Malaysian Companies Receive Six Arm Technology Approvals -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Six Arm technology access tokens or approvals have been offered to four Malaysian companies, comprising three Arm Compute Subsystems accesses and three Arm Flexible Access licences, as of today, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Govt Reaffirms Five Commitments To Strengthen Plantation Sector -- Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The government has reaffirmed five commitments that will continue to guide the national agenda for the plantation sector, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

Govt Approves 46 Pasir Puteh Projects Worth RM207.2 Mln, Supports ECRL Development

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The government has approved 46 projects for the Pasir Puteh parliamentary constituency in Kelantan for 2026, with a total allocation ceiling of RM207.2 million. These include developing downstream industrial infrastructure to support activities near the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) cargo station.

Terengganu Records RM399.8 Mln Investments In 1Q 2026

KUALA TERENGGANU, July 13 (Bernama) -- Terengganu recorded total investments worth RM399.8 million in the first quarter of this year. 

Ringgit Opens Slightly Lower Vs Greenback Amid Fragile West Asia Ceasefire

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Monday amid uncertainties over the free flow of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz and the resilience of the United States economy, an analyst said.

Southeast Asia’s Next Growth Cycle To Be Driven By ‘Fabulous Five’ - Economist

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia’s next growth cycle will not be written by one economy, one commodity cycle or one manufacturing corridor, but will instead be shaped by five economies, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam.

Adjustments To The OPR Will Be Data-Dependent - BNM Governor

By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) – At its current level of 2.75 per cent, the overnight policy rate (OPR) remains appropriate and consistent with Malaysia’s growth and inflation trajectory, said Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Sri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Malaysia's Growth To Stay Firmly Within 4-5 Pct, Says BNM Governor

By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy continues to show resilient growth despite the ongoing West Asia conflict, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said.