Transport, Food Prices To Face Early Impact From Middle East Conflict -- Economists

PUTRAJAYA, March 4 (Bernama) -- Transport and food prices are expected to face the earliest and most visible pressure from the escalating geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, with economists warning that a gradual rise in living costs, as higher oil, logistics, and agricultural input costs filter through the economy.

Govt To Keep Subsidised RON95 Price At RM1.99 A Litre, Not Planning Drastic Changes - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to maintain the subsidised RON95 petrol price at RM1.99 per litre and has no plans to make any drastic changes to the current price or policy, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir.

Economy Ministry Targets MyRMK To Commence In 3Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy is targeting to roll out the MyRMK -- an integrated monitoring system to ensure the comprehensive implementation of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) --in the third quarter of this year (3Q 2026).

SC Appoints Kamal Azira, Adnan Zaylani As New Board Members

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has appointed Kamal Azira Hassan and Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid as its board members for a two-year term, effective Feb 15, 2026.

Economic Achievements Due To Strong Governance, Ongoing Efforts To Fight Corruption - PM

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s recent economic achievements, including the ringgit’s performance as one of the strongest currencies in Asia, are the result of governance reforms and continuous efforts to combat corruption and misappropriation of public funds.

Malaysia To Study Economy Impact Following Israel, US Attacks On Iran - Economy Minister

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JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The government will examine the impact on the country’s economy following attacks by Israel and the United States on Iran, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasruallah Mohd Nasir.

6.15 Pct Dividend Reflects EPF’s Robust Investment Management - PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The 6.15 per cent dividend declaration for both Conventional and Shariah savings for 2025 reflects the strength of the Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) investment management and the public’s continuing confidence in the national retirement savings system, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Binghatti Named Signature Sponsor Of International Property Show 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The International Property Show (IPS 2026) will feature Binghatti, a Dubai-based real estate development company, as part of its upcoming exhibition scheduled for April 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Google’s US$2 Bln Project Exceeding Expectations, On Track -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The progress of Google’s US$2 billion (US$1 = RM3.90) investment in Malaysia is advancing strongly and exceeding initial expectations, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Malaysia Must Not Rely Solely On Tariff Adjustments To Be Competitive But Diversify Export Base – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, which is largely an export-oriented nation, must not rely solely on tariff adjustments to boost its competitiveness but also diversify its export base, said economist Nadia Jalil.

IOI Corp Posts Higher 2Q Net Profit Of RM528.5 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- IOI Corporation Bhd (IOI Corp) posted a higher net profit of RM528.50 million in the second quarter of the financial year ending June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026) compared with RM111.10 million a year earlier.

Investment Inflows Among Key Issues Discussed In MITI Meeting With PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Investment inflows into the country were among the key issues discussed at the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry’s (MITI) top management meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim here today.