GEORGE TOWN, July 22 (Bernama) -- Factories and industry players, particularly in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, are advised to capitalise on the country's strong trade performance this year by reinvesting profits into research and development (R&D), automation, and talent development to enhance long-term competitiveness.
By Mikhail Raj Abdullah & Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) – Sales from the ongoing Food and Drinks Malaysia (FDM) exhibition here are set to exceed last year’s figure of US$265 million or RM1.081 billion, despite challenges such as supply chain impediments and rising costs.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to trade between RM4,400 and RM4,650 per tonne in August, supported by Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel implementation from July, firmer energy markets and improved biodiesel economics.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Trade relations between Malaysia and Russia continue to grow positively amidst disruptions to global supply chains caused by the geopolitical situation in the Middle East.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar but mostly higher against other major currencies on Tuesday, supported by Malaysia’s strong economic data, which helped cushion the impact of heightened global market volatility.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on Monday, supported by robust Malaysian economic data that reinforced confidence in the country's economic fundamentals.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has upgraded Malaysia’s export growth for 2026 to 21.7 per cent from the previous projection of 15.3 per cent, underpinned by stronger-than-expected year-to-date export performance, with exports expanding by 27.5 per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade performance continued to strengthen in June 2026, growing by 44.7 per cent to RM340.9 billion from RM235.6 billion a year earlier on sustained growth in both exports and imports.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) -- A renowned economist has cautioned that a national petroleum reserve should not be a standalone energy initiative but rather be one component of a broader economic security strategy encompassing food security, critical minerals, semiconductors and digital infrastructure.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- AmBank (M) Bhd expects Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q2026) to grow by 5.6 per cent, supported by private consumption fuelled by festive spending during the quarter and steady private investment
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.
JAKARTA, July 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia-Indonesia bilateral trade is projected to grow by 10 per cent this year to US$29.3 billion (US$1=RM4.07), supported by expanding cooperation in the halal sector and stronger market access between the two countries.
