3d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has projected Malaysia’s current account surplus to widen to 1.5-2.5 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2026, according to CIMB Treasury and Market Research.
4d ago
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) estimates Malaysia’s economy to grow between four per cent and five per cent this year compared with 5.2 per cent registered in 2025, with the country’s domestic resilience and diversified export structure continuing to provide buffer to navigate the current external headwinds mainly from conflict in West Asia.
8d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- MATTA Fair 2026 will feature a vibrant showcase of travel deals, cultural experiences and international collaborations, with Macao once again in the spotlight as this year’s International Favourite Destination.
15d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) — Malaysia has seen a growing “durian tourism” trend, with international visitors, particularly those from China, increasingly building short breaks and day trips around peak durian seasons and well-known producing areas, which appeal is both culinary and experiential.
17d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Tourism Malaysia today welcomed the arrival of Xiamen Airlines’ inaugural direct flight from Nanjing to Kuala Lumpur, marking a significant enhancement in air connectivity between Malaysia and eastern China.
20d ago
KOTA KINABALU, March 14 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government is monitoring the impact of global conflicts on goods supply chains and their implications for consumers through the state's Ministry of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport (MINDET).
28d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) projects Malaysia’s system loan growth to come in at 4.0 per cent to 5.0 per cent in 2026, broadly in line with its gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection of 4.0 per cent to 5.0 per cent.
29d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Brent crude prices are expected to stabilise after an initial geopolitical-driven spike, keeping Malaysia’s inflation modest at 1.6–1.9 per cent and the 2026 fiscal deficit on track at 3.5 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), Apex Securities Bhd said.
1m ago
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) – The global maritime industry is closely monitoring rising tensions in the Middle East, with hull insurance and cargo war risk coverage skyrocketing in response to the current situation.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Holafly has emphasised the growing importance of digital access for employees travelling internationally, citing insights from its Global eSIM & Travel Report showing 79 per cent of companies now provide some form of mobile connectivity abroad.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Shanghai has rolled out more than 2,570 cultural and tourism activities during the Spring Festival period to boost travel demand, driving strong growth in visitor arrivals and tourism spending.
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GEORGE TOWN, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The strengthening of the ringgit against the US dollar is seen as a positive development for the Malaysian economy, thus offering direct benefits to the people and the country's business and investment sectors.