Govt Committed To Strengthening Semiconductor Sector In Budget 2026 - Amir Hamzah

BATU KAWAN, Sept 22 (Bernama) --  The government has assured that the semiconductor industry will receive increased attention under Budget 2026, scheduled for tabling in parliament on Oct 10, in line with the aspirations of the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS).

RON95 Subsidy Rationalisation Expected To Strengthen Fiscal Position – Economists

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to lower the price of RON95 petrol to RM1.99 per litre through targeted subsidies is expected to bolster Malaysia’s fiscal position while ensuring assistance reaches the rakyat, economists say.

CIMB Sees Malaysia's Budget Deficit At 3.6 Pct Of GDP In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- CIMB Investment Bank Bhd expects a budget deficit of 3.6 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) for Malaysia in 2026, with the government revenue expanding by four per cent to RM353.3 billion in 2026.

Budget 2026 To Prioritise Fiscal Consolidation, Reform And Good Governance - OCBC Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The upcoming Budget 2026 is expected to continue focusing on modest fiscal consolidation even as external headwinds build, according to OCBC Bank. 

Petronas Positions Gas At The Core Of Asia's Energy Transition

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is accelerating its transformation under Petronas 2.0, reshaping itself for the next decade and beyond. 

Petronas Delivers Malaysia’s First Locally Blended SAF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) --  Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has delivered Malaysia’s first blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) for Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), marking its in-house capability and readiness to provide continuous, scalable supply in the country.

Low OPR Reduces Borrowing Costs, Helps People Own Homes - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The lower Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) is expected to support homeownership affordability through reduced debt servicing costs, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Malaysia's Economy Remains Resilient, Outperforms Singapore, Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth performance in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) remained resilient despite geopolitical and global trade uncertainties, outperforming several ASEAN countries, including Singapore and Thailand 

Petronas Seals 15-year LNG Supply Deal With Woodside

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s subsidiary, Petronas LNG Ltd, has signed a 15-year sale and purchase agreement with Woodside Energy Trading Singapore Pte Ltd to supply one million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Malaysia starting in 2028.

Petronas Showcases Malaysia’s Energy Leadership At Expo 2025 Osaka

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s participation at Expo 2025 Osaka will spotlight the nation’s energy transition agenda, with Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) playing a pivotal role in projecting the country’s economic and industrial leadership on the global stage.

Increase Of Capitation Grants In 2026 In Line With Federal Govt's Financial Capacity - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s RM547.6 million allocation in capitation grants in 2026 reflects its current financial capacity, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF

Govt Outlines Strategy To Ensure US Tariffs Do Not Jeopardise FDI -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- The government has developed a strategy to ensure that US retaliatory tariffs on Malaysia will not jeopardise foreign direct investment (FDI) and to minimise any impact on the national economy, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).