Malaysia On Track For 5.3 Pct GDP Growth In 1Q Despite Global Headwinds - Economist

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is on track to achieve 5.3 per cent growth in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), mainly driven by broad-based expansion across several sub-sectors, including manufacturing, services and construction, an economist said.

MTEN Okays Steps To Protect Supply Chains, Domestic Industries - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The National Economic Action Council (MTEN) today approved three proposals covering logistics facilitation, risk mitigation and market expansion to ensure supply chains and the continuity of domestic industries are not severely disrupted amid the global supply crisis.

Business Events Deliver RM1.9 Bln Boost To Penang Economy In 2025 - Chow

GEORGE TOWN, April 21 (Bernama) -- Penang’s business events sector recorded an economic impact of RM1.91 billion in 2025, underscoring its growing role as a key pillar of the state’s tourism and services economy amid global uncertainties.

PM Anwar Announces Additional RM5 Bln Facilities For MSMEs

Credit Guarantees, Regulatory Relief Support MSMEs Amid Energy Crisis

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government has moved swiftly to roll out targeted assistance measures to help micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) sustain operations amid a global energy crisis triggered by conflict in West Asia, as authorities acknowledge mounting pressures on small businesses.

Fujian Opens 2026 Cultural And Tourism Conference In Zhangzhou

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Fujian Provincial Conference on the Development of Cultural and Tourism Economy kicked off recently in Zhangzhou, China's Fujian Province, highlighting elements of Minnan (Southern Fujian) wisdom, lifestyle, and culture.

RM5 Bln Guarantee, e-Invoicing Flexibility To Aid MSMEs Amid Global Energy Crisis - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, April 20 (Bernama) -- The government has announced several measures to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sustain operations amid the global energy crisis and the West Asia conflict, which have raised operating costs and disrupted supply chains.

Genting Malaysia, AGIBOT Collaborate To Advance Embodied AI Robotics Across Leisure, hospitality and Entertainment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Genting Malaysia Bhd has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AGIBOT Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co Ltd to advance embodied artificial intelligence (AI) robotics across the hospitality, entertainment and leisure industries.

Semiconductor Upcycle To Drive Penang's Growth Amid Global Headwinds - Economist

By Farhana Poniman

GEORGE TOWN, April 19 (Bernama) -- Despite rising geopolitical uncertainties, a sustained global semiconductor upcycle is expected to drive Penang’s economic growth through 2026.

Ipoh’s Weil Hotel recognised As Malaysia’s First ESG-certified Hotel By MBOR

IPOH, April 15 (Bernama) -- Weil Hotel in Ipoh, Perak, has been officially recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) as the first environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-certified hotel in Malaysia, marking a significant achievement in the country’s hospitality industry landscape.

Energy Crisis: Sea And Land Transport Sectors Remain Relatively Stable - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s sea and land transport sectors remain relatively stable, particularly in cargo handling and public transport passenger movement, despite the ongoing global energy crisis.

MyCEB To Showcase Malaysia At The Meetings Show APAC 2026 In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) will participate in The Meetings Show Asia Pacific (TMS APAC) 2026 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore as part of efforts to position Malaysia as a leading business events destination in the Asia Pacific region.