Malaysia’s IPI Grew 4.9 Percent In Q3

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia’s industrial production index (IPI), grew 4.9 percent year-on-year, in the third quarter, as compared to two percent in the second quarter, official data showed, yesterday. The Department of Statistics Malaysia, said in a statement that, this significant growth was contributed by all sectors,…

15th China-ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Informal Meeting held in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The 15th China-ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Informal Meeting, was held here yesterday, co-chaired by Chinese Defence Minister, Dong Jun, and Malaysian Defence Minister, Mohamed Khaled Nordin, as Malaysia serves as the rotating chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Dong said that, under…

47th ASEAN Summit Kicked Off In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related summits, kicked off in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, today, under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability.” Speaking at the opening ceremony, Malaysian Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, the chair of ASEAN 2025, said, rising contestation and…

Timor-Leste Becomes ASEAN’s 11th Member

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Timor-Leste has been welcomed into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as the grouping’s 11th member, following an official ceremony at the 47th ASEAN Summit in the Malaysian capital, today. Timor-Leste’s President, Jose Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister, Xanana Gusmao, were present at the…

Cambodia, Thailand Signed Joint Declaration On Peace

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Cambodia and Thailand, today signed a joint declaration on peace, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in the Malaysian capital.– NNN-BERNAMA

Shanghai-Kuala Lumpur Collaboration Strengthens Creative, Cultural Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Urban transformation through creative and cultural efforts, will strengthen the bond between China’s megacity Shanghai and Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, participants at a forum here heard yesterday. The collaboration between the two cities underscores the close ties between Malaysia and China’s creative communities, demonstrating…

MPOC Sees Palm Oil Prices Holding Steady Above 1,041 USD Per Tonne In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Palm oil prices are projected to hold steady, above 4,400 ringgit (1,041 U.S. dollars) per tonne, amid uncertainties in 2026, the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) said. The council said in a statement that, market sentiment remains cautious, amid weak crude oil prices, high…

Malaysia’s Financial Market Remains Orderly Amid Global Volatility: Central Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Despite heightened global volatility, driven by U.S. tariff developments, concerns over global growth and geopolitical tensions, Malaysia’s central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia, said yesterday that, Malaysia’s financial market conditions remained orderly. The Financial Market Stress Index peaked in May, but has since moderated, reflecting…

ASEAN Power Grid To Strengthen Energy Security: Malaysian Deputy PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The ASEAN Power Grid initiative will allow more energy cooperation between members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and improve energy security and increase renewable energy adoption in the region, Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister, Fadillah Yusof, said here yesterday. In his remarks…

ICT, E-Commerce Contributed 23.4 Percent To Malaysia’s GDP In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The information and communication technology (ICT) and e-commerce, contributed 23.4 percent to Malaysia’s economy, valued at 451.3 billion ringgit (106.83 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, official data showed, today. The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), said in a statement that, the performance of ICT…
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