KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The sales value of the manufacturing sector in August 2026 increased by 9.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM185.0 billion, up from the

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose 5.0 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in August 2026, up from 4.7 per cent in July, driven by

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade recorded sales of RM173 billion in August 2026, an increase of 10.5 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), said the

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The ringgit closed higher on Thursday against most Asean currencies, but lower against the US dollar amid a renewed surge in oil prices

WASHINGTON, Oct 8 — Oil prices surged nearly four per cent on Thursday amid heightened concerns over an escalation in the United States (US)-Iran conflict, reported German Press

BEIJING, Oct 8 — Asian stocks ended mostly lower on Thursday as technology stocks retreated on concerns over a surge in corporate debt linked to artificial intelligence, reported

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Bursa Malaysia ended lower today, remaining under selling pressure ahead of Budget 2027 announcement tomorrow, as a renewed surge in oil prices and

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — The ringgit closed higher against most major currencies but lower against the US dollar today, as the greenback strengthened broadly amid renewed concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Bursa Malaysia ended lower today in tandem with weaker regional markets, failing to track Wall Street’s rally as elevated US Treasury yields and

TAIPEI, Oct 7 — Hundreds of workers at a Micron Technology plant in Taiwan have voted to strike, their union said today, after talks with the US memory

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors kept a close watch on Budget 2027, to be tabled

SEOUL, Oct 6 — Artificial intelligence may have been used in a string of cyberattacks targeting South Korea’s financial sector, the president said today, as police announced the

WASHINGTON, Oct 6 — The United States today announced the approval of a US$1 billion (RM4.08 billion) sale to the United Arab Emirates of up to 10,000 Advanced

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — The ringgit closed higher against most Asean currencies but eased against the US dollar on Monday, amid renewed concerns over France’s public finances

GENEVA, Oct 5 — Switzerland looks on course Monday to hold a referendum on a trade deal with Malaysia, with opponents believing the agreement endangers tropical rainforests and

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Bursa Malaysia closed slightly higher today, in line with upbeat regional markets, as improved risk appetite was supported by softer US labour data,

  KUCHING, Oct 5 — Sarawak semiconductor chips have now entered the Chinese market for use in electricity meters, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

BEIJING, Oct 4 — China’s foreign ministry accused a US congressional committee yesterday of “fabricating claims” after its chairman called on Starbucks to shutter two newly opened cafes

PARIS, Oct 4 — The International Energy Agency said yesterday that member countries had so far released 325 million barrels of oil and oil-derivative products from strategic reserves,

NEW YORK, Oct 4 — President Donald Trump has claimed a “roaring comeback” in American auto manufacturing following aggressive trade policy, but analysts view the cumulative impact as

RIYADH, Oct 4 — Flames and smoke were seen rising from a facility belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco south of the kingdom’s capital Riyadh yesterday, an AFP

HANOI, Oct 3 — Vietnam’s quarterly growth surged to 9.95 per cent in the July-September period, up from 8.81 per cent in the previous three months and the

BEIJING, Oct 3 — China’s commerce ministry launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of a widely used production chemical from the European Union today, less than a week

BUENOS AIRES, Oct 3 — Argentine President Javier Milei’s government said yesterday that the country would offer citizenship to foreigners who invest at least US$350,000 (RM1.5 million) in

NEW YORK, Oct 3 — Major US automakers have watched their domestic market share shrink even more thanks to their Asian competitors — a situation that may worsen

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — The ringgit ended slightly higher against the US dollar today after trading in a narrow range, as market sentiment remained cautious amid heightened

KUANTAN, Oct 2 — A total of 65 commercial spaces and 35 facility management packages worth RM12.7 million are being offered to local entrepreneurs and contractors along the

LOS ANGELES, Oct 2 — The Walt Disney Company’s President Dana Walden said on Thursday that the company’s layoffs were “extremely painful” but necessary for its survival. Disney

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PetChem) has appointed Izwan Ismail as managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) effective Jan 1, 2027. In

HO CHI MINH CITY, Oct 1 — The world’s largest jewellery brand showed off bracelet charms featuring Vietnam’s national flag and a bowl of pho noodle soup as

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — The ringgit ended higher against a basket of major currencies but slid against the US dollar on Thursday, as the greenback remained well

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has announced a temporary shutdown of the Songkhla Export Pipeline in Thailand following an issue identified during a routine

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Thursday amid continued selling pressure, tracking a mixed and cautious Wall Street performance overnight. At 5pm, the FTSE

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — The retail prices of unsubsidised RON97 and RON95 petrol will decrease by 5 sen per litre, respectively, while unsubsidised diesel will drop by

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — The ringgit ended slightly higher against the greenback on Wednesday, supported by expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) may hold off on

PETALING JAYA, Sept 30 — The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) will meet the Home Minister to discuss the passport and citizenship status of the seven heritage players

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — Bursa Malaysia’s key index ended higher on Wednesday, rebounding from recent losses as oversold conditions spurred bargain hunting. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — Bursa Malaysia ended sharply lower today as the market succumbed to selling pressure amid surging bond yields and elevated oil prices, which continued

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — The ringgit strengthened marginally against the US dollar today, with market sentiment supported by S&P Global Ratings’ reaffirmation of Malaysia’s ‘A-’ sovereign credit