Asia's factories squeezed as China's nascent recovery teeters
S.Korea's factory activity fell for 16th straight month while PMIs from Taiwan, Vietnam and Malaysia shows continued declines in activity.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Asia's factories struggle for momentum amid patchy recovery
Vietnam, Malaysia and Taiwan also saw factory activity shrink in May, while that of the Philippines expanded, the surveys showed.
Thu Jun 01 2023
Bursa rises after Wall Street closes sharply higher on hope of slowing pace of rate hikes
On the broader market, gainers outpaced losers 253 to 134, while 249 counters were unchanged, 1,716 untraded, and 12 others suspended.
Tue Oct 25 2022
[COLUMNIST] Sustainable structural reforms the way forward
For Malaysia to be more resilient in dealing with any economic shocks, we have to be serious about structural reforms.
Mon Aug 08 2022
Almost RM4 bln investments clinched by Terengganu over last two years - PMINT
PMINT has attracted investments of nearly RM4 billion in the manufacturing, services and industrial sectors from July 2020 to June 2022. "At
Mon Jul 18 2022
Malaysia's PMI up in June, signalling improvement in manufacturing
Companies are reporting sluggish export sales and growing concerns over the rising cost of living, Chris Williamson said.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Ringgit opens marginally higher against US dollar
The ringgit would remain in a tight range as market participants would also be weighing the possible outcome of the meeting.
Mon Jun 27 2022
PMI achieves female representation target: 40 pct of women in managerial positions
There are 46 pct female leaders in the workforce and an almost equal representation of both genders in the management team.
Tue May 31 2022
Malaysia among five ASEAN nations to have improved PMI in December 2021
IHS Markit yesterday said Malaysia's manufacturing PMI rose to 52.8 in December 2021 from 52.3 in November.
Tue Jan 04 2022
PMI calls for science-based discourse on smoke-free alternatives
New international survey reveals misinformation is leading to confusion about smoke-free products.
Wed Oct 27 2021
Global economy to recover in 2H, supported by vaccine rollout
Economic recovery for the second half of this year is likely to firm across developed markets as indicated by the markit flash Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) for April 2021, says an analyst.
Sat Jun 19 2021
Malaysia manufacturing PMI rises to 49.9 in March
Chief business economist Chris Williamson said the Malaysian manufacturing sector took further welcome steps on the road to recovery.
Thu Apr 01 2021
Major repair work on Masjid Kristal after 10 years - PMINT
The major repair work at the mosque worth RM900,000 was expected to be completed by the end of this year.
Sun Oct 08 2017
UK economy suffers 'dramatic deterioration' from Brexit vote
Private sector business activity, as measured by research group Markit's Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), sank in July to 47.7 points.
Fri Jul 22 2016
Chinese Stocks Climb With Copper on Factory Data
The euro slid on concern about the impasse between Greece and its creditors, while oil and crops fell.
Mon Jun 01 2015
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024