ASEAN Needs Deeper Trade Agreements, Domestic Reforms For Economic Resilience - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Deeper trade agreements and domestic reforms are needed to build economic resilience in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and East Asian Pacific regions, especially during extreme change and uncertainty.

Government To Adopt Globalist Approach In 13th Malaysia Plan -- Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The government is taking a globalist lens to culminate the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to be launched this year, said Economy Minister Rafzi Ramli.

MIDF Positive On Banking Sector, Expects Robust Earnings For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian banking sector is expected to have robust earnings in 2025, supported by solid gross loan growth and stable asset quality, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd. 

​​​​Ringgit Flat Against The Greenback In Early Trade 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the strengthening US dollar on Thursday amid rising demand for the greenback following the release of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) minutes, said an analyst. 

Johor Delegation To Hold Meetings With Qatari Govt Officials, Companies

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The Johor government will hold meetings with Qatari government representatives and companies that can potentially boost the economy and attract investments, thus creating more job opportunities in the state.

Antom, AirAsia MOVE Join Forces For Seamless Payment Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Singapore-headquartered Ant International announced its payment and digitisation services provider, Antom, with AirAsia MOVE, has signed a partnership agreement to transform travel, including seamless payment experiences on the app.

Malaysia Aims To Conclude Digital Economy Framework Agreement This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN chair Malaysia aims to conclude the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) this year to prepare the Southeast Asian region for digitalisation.

IRDA Ready To Play Important Role In The Success Of JS-SEZ

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) is ready to play an important role in the success of the high-impact economic initiatives of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

JS-SEZ: A New Chapter In Malaysia's Regional Economic Collaboration

By Nur Fadhliana Shaari

JOHOR BAHRU, 8 Jan (Bernama) -- The signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement yesterday marks a new chapter in Malaysia's collaborative efforts to drive regional economic development.

Malaysia's Economy To Remain Resilient In 2025 -- FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is poised for steady growth this year, driven by strong domestic demand, robust investment activities and growth in exports and tourism despite potential global uncertainties, according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).

Malaysia's Economy To Grow 5.0 Pct In 2025 - Economist 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy is expected to maintain a sustainable growth rate of 5.0 per cent in 2025 from an estimated 4.9 per cent in 2024, supported by a stable labour market condition, conducive fiscal and monetary policies amid lingering external uncertainties, said an economist. 

JS-SEZ Can Drive Johor To Become Southern Growth Engine For Economy -- Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) can potentially propel Johor to become the southern growth engine for the economy, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).