Malaysia's Recognition As Global Islamic Finance Hub Reflects Ethical Foundations -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted that Malaysia is consistently recognised as a trusted global Islamic finance hub, where investors find stability, clarity, and opportunity, reflecting the country’s ethical foundations in the sector.

Malaysia Pavilion At Expo 2025 Osaka Showcases Early Gains Of Budget 2026 Vision -- MITI Sec Gen

From Niam Seet Wei

OSAKA, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka showcases the early results of Budget 2026’s fiscal vision, reflecting governance reform, green transition, and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) empowerment on the global stage, says International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) Secretary-General Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob.

Budget 2026 Marks Turning Point In Malaysia’s Fiscal Narrative – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Budget 2026 represents a clear shift in the government’s fiscal strategy, prioritising efficiency and discipline over new taxes to create spending space, according to economist Geoffrey Williams.

PM Anwar To Inaugurate 25th ASEAN Energy Business Forum In Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will inaugurate the 25th ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF-25) in Kuala Lumpur from Oct 15-17, 2025, under Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship.

Malaysia’s Medical Tourism Growth To Be Driven By Initiatives, Partnerships

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s medical tourism industry is expected to sustain strong growth, supported by targeted initiatives and strategic partnerships, said BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.

Malaysia Wraps Up Expo 2025 Osaka With RM24.45 Bln In Potential Trade And Investments -- MITI Sec-gen

OSAKA, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia wrapped up its six-month participation at Expo 2025 Osaka on a high note, securing RM24.45 billion in potential trade and investments.

MBSB Investment Bank Expects Malaysia’s IPI To Grow Moderately at 2.0 Pct In 2025 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its projection that Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) will moderate to around two per cent this year from 3.7 per cent in 2024, as exports faced slower external demand and higher United States (US) tariffs.

DPM Fadillah To Chair 43rd ASEAN Energy Ministers’ Meeting On Oct 16-17

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is also the  Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), will chair the 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) and its related meetings, scheduled for Oct 16-17, 2025.

Foreign Investors Extend Net Inflows Across Asia To US$904.8 Mln Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors extended their net buying streak for the second consecutive week across Asian markets last week, recording net purchases of US$904.8 million, which was 4.12 times lower than the previous week’s inflow of US$3.73 billion.

FBM KLCI Futures Lower In Early Session

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were lower in early trading on Monday.

Redefining, Elevating Islamic Finance Can Shape More Sustainable Financial System -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Transformational shifts, driven by strong leadership, can redefine and elevate the role of Islamic finance, and shape a more inclusive and sustainable financial system, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Subang Airport Regeneration Plan In Line With Budget 2026's Aerospace Hub Ambition

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The Subang Airport Regeneration Plan (SARP) must be strategically implemented, accompanied by supporting infrastructure and public transport connectivity, said the Malaysia Institute of Transport (MiTRANS).