KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- PKR Central Election Committee (JPP) chairperson Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said a total 237 nominations had been received for the various positions of the party's Central Leadership Council (MPP) as of noon today.

KOTA KINABALU, May 9 (Bernama) The cooperation between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the nextSabah state election is aimed at building a better future for the state, not merely winning the polls, saidstate BN chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) --Nurul Izzah Anwar has officially announced her candidacy for the position of PKR deputy president for the 2025-2028 term.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) --The Taiwan dollars rapid appreciation against the United States (US)dollar in recent days has raised foreign exchange (FX) risk concerns for the countrys life insurers, according to a new commentary from AM Best.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysias Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose 3.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in March 2025, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has hosted Data Centre Nexus 2025, bringing together 400 stakeholders from across the digital ecosystem to reimagine Malaysias role in the global data economy.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) --Malaysia's services producer price index (SPPI)rises by 0.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) compared to 0.5 per cent y-o-y in 4Q 2024, according to theDepartment of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysias manufacturing sector sales value rose 3.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) at RM164.3 billion in March 2025 as compared to a 4.7 per cent y-o-y growth at RM153.1 billion inFebruary 2025, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) --PKR vice president Nurul Izzah Anwar said she will make the best decision regarding calls from grassroots members and party leaders to contest the deputy president post in the party elections for the 2025-2028 term.

KUALA LUMPUR, May7 (Bernama) -- The government is taking a careful and prudent approach in addressing the issue of tariffs imposed by the United States (US), by prioritising diplomatic negotiations and regional cooperation.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The 2024 and 2025 PKR Annual Congress, including the congresses forAngkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) and Wanita PKR, have been rescheduled to May 21 to 24, said PKR secretary-general DrFuziah Salleh.

MELAKA, May 6 (Bernama) --Five PKR division chiefs in Melaka have expressed their full backing for Nurul Izzah Anwar to contest the deputy presidency in this months party elections.

SHAH ALAM, May 6 (Bernama) -- Selangor PKR has declared its open support for the nomination of PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar to contest the deputy president post in the partys upcoming elections.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will begin reciprocal tariff negotiations with the United States (US) on Tuesday, with the main objective of ensuring that no tariffs are imposed on the country, especially in keysectors, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has refuted the United Statess (US) claim that Malaysia has imposed a 47 per cent tariff on US imports into Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) --Members of parliament (MPs) today outlined several proposals to strengthen the country's economy in the face of retaliatory tariffs from the United States (US) and global economic uncertainty.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5(Bernama) -- The United States (US) government has agreed to further talks with Malaysia on the surpriseUS reciprocal tariff imposed on imports from the country, said Prime MinisterDatuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) --The government will allocate an additional RM50 million to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) to expedite efforts to explore new markets.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5(Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiteratedthat the government will not compromise on the countrys core policies in tariff negotiations.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5(Bernama) -- The government has agreed to raise government guaranteesunderthe Business Financing Guarantee Scheme (SJPP) by RM1 billionto assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are affected followingthe United States (US)tariff announcement tosecureloans from commercial banks.

PUTRAJAYA, May 2 (Bernama) --Companies that export rubber gloves must ensure that theentiremanufacturing process of their products takes placewithin the country in order to qualify for the certificate of origin issued by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- CIMB Investment Bank Bhd views the 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs by the United States (US) as a watershed moment for Malaysia to recalibrate its growth strategy through stronger regional integration and domestic economic reforms.

KOTA KINABALU, May 2 (Bernama) -- United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) will defend the Kadamaian state seat and aims to win additional seats in the upcoming 17th Sabah State Election,saysits president, Datuk Ewon Benedick.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama)-- Bursa Malaysia Bhd, in close consultation with the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), todayclarifiedthat the losses resulting from the incidents of unauthorised access and trading activities executed on April 24, 2025, have been identified and contained.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Theresults of the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) divisional elections are expected to be finalised by May 5, after all objections have been reviewed, said Party Election Committee (JPP) chairmanDatuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

TAPAH, April 26 (Bernama) -- The Barisan Nasional (BN) candidates victory in the Ayer Kuning State by-election is clear evidence of voterssupport for the stability agenda brought by the Unity Government, said Perak BN Chairman Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail is optimistic thatBarisan Nasional (BN) will emerge victorious at tomorrows by-elections and retain the Ayer Kuning state seat.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- The World Bank has projected Malaysias gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate for this year at 3.9 per cent, citing global challenges.

PUTRAJAYA, 25 April (Bernama) --Malaysia has imposed an immediate restriction requiring all rubber glove exporters licensed by the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) to only export gloves produced by local manufacturers, the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) announced today.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains committed to sharing its expertise and fostering meaningful collaborations with international partners, particularly in promoting awareness and innovation within the halal ecosystem at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, which is running from April 13 to Oct 13, 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25(Bernama) --Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at middayfollowing the meeting between Investment, Trade and Industry MinisterTengku Datuk SeriZafrul Abdul Aziz and the United States (US) officials in Washington.

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KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) --AmInvestment Bank Bhd has maintaineda neutral view on the banking sector, expecting earnings to moderatedue to lower net interest margin(NIM), investment and trading challenges, and potential credit cost increases.

From Salawaty Supardi LONDON, APRIL 24 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will lead Malaysias delegation to the two-day Summit on the Future of Energy Security in London that kicks off Thursday, April 24.

SINGAPORE, April 24 (Bernama) --Malaysia's headline inflation is expected to tick up in the latter half of the year, following its lowest reading in more than four years in March,according toMoodys Analytics.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd, which is scheduled to release its first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) financial results on April 28, is expected to record a decline in its net profit by 9.8 per cent to 20.4 per cent quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q)and17.2 per cent to 26.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM55 million-RM62 million.

GEORGE TOWN, April 23(Bernama) --The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2026-2030, which will be launched alongsidethe ASEANCommunity Vision 2045 in May during the 46th ASEANSummit, will provide a granular roadmap to further deepen regional economic integration.

PUTRAJAYA, April 23 (Bernama) -- The National Congress ofParti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), which has been put on hold since last year,will finally take place over three days in Johor Bahru, starting on May 23.

By Siti Radziah Hamzah KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia embarks on one of the most ambitious reforms to its economic framework in recent decades, the issue of targeted subsidy for diesel has taken centre stage.

# Petronas' Unit Delivers First LNG Cargo To PetroVietnam's Subsidiary KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd's (Petronas), via its subsidiary Petronas LNG Ltd (PLL), has concluded the delivery of its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo to PetroVietnam's (PVN) subsidiary, PetroVietnam Gas (PV Gas), marking the beginning of PLL's cooperation with PV Gas. The LNG cargo was delivered from the Petronas LNG Complex in Bintulu, Sarawak, to the Thi Vai LNG Terminal in Ba ..