Global Economy Challenging, Govt Continues Taking Necessary Measures To Face Uncertainty - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to take the necessary measures in facing global economic uncertainty, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

BE 2026: Penang To Cover Nearly 100,000 Business Establishments, Strengthen Economic Data

BUTTERWORTH, April 27 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Economic Census (BE 2026) in Penang will cover nearly 100,000 business establishments across five main economic sectors, namely services, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, and mining and quarrying, with census operations conducted from January to October 2026.

PPI Increases 1.1 Pct In March 2026, First Increase Since March 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) increased by 1.1 per cent in March 2026, compared to a 3.4 per cent decline in the previous month, the first increase since March 2025, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today.

Over 31,000 Bankruptcy Cases Recorded Since 2021, 46 Pct Due To Personal Loans

JOHOR BAHRU, April 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded a total of 31,517 bankruptcy cases from 2021 to March 2026, with nearly half of them stemming from personal loans.

UOB Facilitates Over RM18 Bln In FDI Into JS-SEZ Since 2024

JOHOR BAHRU, April 20 (Bernama) -- United Overseas Bank (UOB) has facilitated over RM18 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) since 2024.

Auto Sales In March 2026 Up 21 Pct Versus February's Figure

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's automotive industry recorded a 21 per cent increase in total industry volume (TIV) to 63,489 vehicles in March 2026 compared to the preceding month.

Malaysia Remains Optimistic On 2026 Growth Outlook - Akmal Nasrullah

PUTRAJAYA, April 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains optimistic on 2026's growth outlook despite uncertain geopolitics issues, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

B15 Mandate Aims To Shore Up Domestic Palm Oil Demand As Gobal Risks Mount - MPOC

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The government’s plan to raise the biodiesel mandate to B15 is expected to provide a more stable domestic palm oil demand, particularly during periods of weak global demand or heightened price volatility.

Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar On Strong 1Q GDP Estimate

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Friday, supported by positive sentiment following the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates for the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Turns Higher At Midday On Robust 1Q GDP Advance Estimates

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia turned higher at midday, lifted by the Department of Statistics Malaysia’s (DOSM) advance estimates showing that the economy is projected to grow by 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026).

Malaysia's 1Q GDP To Grow By 5.3 Pct, Reflecting Resilience Amid Elevated Oil Prices, Global Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow by 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) based on advance estimates, reflecting an economy that remains fundamentally resilient, despite rising global uncertainties, particularly elevated oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia's Growth Outlook Intact Despite The Strait Of Hormuz Blockade -- Economists

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s short-term economic impact is expected to remain manageable, despite the impasse in United States (US)-Iran peace talks, said economists.