Malaysia formulating industrial plan spurring hi-tech manufacturing

The Ministry of International Trade and Industry of Malaysia is now drafting a study on the “Future of Manufacturing” to be used to formulate…

Trade ministry projects modest growth for Malaysia, bares new export plan

Malaysia’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) has made a modest growth forecast for the country this year, saying the national economy will…

Malaysian exports strengthen with 6% growth in November

Malaysia saw its exports grow nearly 2% in the first 11 months of 2015 and rise by over 6% in November 2015, as the…

Joining TPP will promote Malaysia’s best interests, study finds

Malaysia’s participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is in its national interest, as non-participation will put at risk the country’s policy of close and…

TPP to give Malaysia access to 4 non-FTA markets, says trade minister

By eliminating most of the import duties, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement will provide Malaysia access to four trading partners with which the country…

Malaysia August exports surged on strong demand for agri, manufactured goods

Malaysia’s exports recorded the third straight month of growth in August 2015 year-on-year since June 2015, expanding 4.1% or MYR2.64 billion (US$625.56 million) to…

Malaysian exports grow 3.5% as manufacturing rebounds

Exports from Malaysia in July beat predictions, rising by 3.5% year-over-year to MYR63.23 billion (US$14.67 billion), as the manufacturing industry experienced growth and demand…