KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Zurich Insurance Group has identified extreme weather and natural disasters as the most severe risks facing the construction sector over the next five years, assigning a score of 6.2 out of seven on its risk severity scale.
By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil
JAKARTA, June 13 (Bernama) -- Indonesia's decision to raise the BI-Rate and increase non-subsidised fuel prices within days highlights the government's effort to support the rupiah and ease fiscal pressures, although the measures are expected to add pressure on households and businesses, analysts say.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy will continue to focus on development expenditure in Budget 2027, which is expected to be tabled this October, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Encorp Bhd, under which the latter will undertake the design and construction of housing for Felda employees.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) convened its 68th Governing Body Meeting (GBM) in New Delhi, India, from May 20 to 22, as member economies discussed implementation of APO Vision 2030 and the organisation’s Strategic Partnership Program (SPP) framework.
ALOR SETAR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Leakage of subsidised fuel due to smuggling activities continues to pose a major threat to the country’s fiscal position, with the government estimated to be losing billions of ringgit annually following the misuse of subsidised diesel intended for local consumers, according to an economist.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Audiencerate Ltd, a data activation specialist, has appointed Riccardo Fabbri as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the company’s artificial intelligence (AI)-driven expansion initiatives.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (Bernama) -- The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) has released its Engineering Impact Survey Report to address the impact of the global supply crisis triggered by recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East.
BUTTERWORTH, May 9 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (MECD) will launch a one-stop portal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) this month to facilitate access to information related to financing, training and various government support programmes.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today will mobilise US$30 billion (US$1 = RM3.91) by 2030 to help ASEAN nations advance long-term development priorities and withstand external shocks.
By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy remains resilient despite mounting risks from the ongoing West Asia conflict, supported by strong domestic demand, sustained investment activity and robust exports linked to the global technology and artificial intelligence (AI) upcycle.
GEORGE TOWN, April 30 (Bernama) -- Penang does not require a supplementary budget for the time being as its financial position remains strong despite the global economic uncertainty.
