PUTRAJAYA, March 30 (Bernama) -- Economic uncertainty is shaping Malaysians' spending habits this festive season, with consumers adopting a cautious approach despite stable economic conditions.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- The growing demand for carers and long-term care services is underscoring the need for sustainable care funding and better economic support for caregiving, the World Economic Forum (WEF) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s approach to retirement system reform by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has been cited by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a model for building long-term retirement systems in an emerging economy.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to continue remaining in a narrow range within a similar trajectory of RM4.42 to RM4.43 against the US dollar next week due to the shortened trading week following the Hari Raya Aidilfitri public holiday, which is expected to be celebrated on Monday, March 31.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- More than 14,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs), microenterprises, start-ups, and the low-income group grew in line with higher approval rates under development financial institutions (DFI) financing in 2024, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Inflation is expected to trend higher between 2.0 per cent to 3.5 per cent this year compared to an average of 1.8 per cent in 2024, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) — Malaysia's economy is expected to expand by 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent in 2025, primarily driven by strong domestic demand and a robust investment landscape with exports expected to moderate amid heightened external uncertainties, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- On a recent tour of southwest Yunnan Province, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Lijiang Modern Flower Industrial Park, an epitome of China's efforts to advance rural revitalisation.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well-positioned to strengthen its capital market, local businesses, and global competitiveness, backed by a conducive environment for family offices and a robust regulatory framework that encourages reinvestment of wealth within the country, said the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- EVE Energy Co Ltd’s (EVE Energy) Phase 2 expansion will create over 1,000 jobs, underscoring its commitment to Malaysia’s economic growth, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains committed to facilitating new investments while addressing challenges arising from the geopolitical and geoeconomic landscape, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Industry leaders welcomed the passing of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) (Amendment) Bill 2025, hailing it as a balanced approach that strengthens social security while ensuring business sustainability.
