5d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Investment banks have remained positive on Malaysia’s manufacturing sector outlook in 2026, citing resilient domestic demand, reduced tariff uncertainty and steady investment activity as key factors supporting growth.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Current market assessments place Malaysia’s economic growth in the range of 4.5 to 5.0 per cent in 2026, reflecting strengthening domestic demand and continued investment momentum, in line with expectations from the Finance Ministry and international institutions, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
7d ago
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick has urged companies in the state to strengthen their compliance with international standards.
8d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Sustained and well-targeted support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is critical to protect local businesses amid intensifying competition, rising costs and global market volatility, said the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).
9d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said the central bank has received approximately 30 to 35 applications related to stablecoin and digital asset innovations.
9d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The government may need to reconsider the continuation of support for the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector as the industry has reached a level of maturity and strong commercial viability, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
10d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) will only enter into force after Malaysia and the United States exchange written notices pursuant to Article 7.2 of the ART.
10d ago
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar at the close on Wednesday, but remained steady, supported by improving business indicators across Asia, including Malaysia.
11d ago
KUALA LUMPUR Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) said the government’s push for tougher rules, stronger enforcement and a more supportive business ecosystem is timely amid intensifying global competition on the domestic front.
11d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said he is humbled to be named among the 2026 Tech Diplomacy Global 50, describing the recognition as a reflection of Malaysia’s digital transformation journey as the country moves towards becoming an AI Nation by 2030.
11d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has a strong potential to emerge as a global physical gold trading hub, supported by a business-friendly policy environment, an integrated industry ecosystem and the upcoming Malaysia Gold Industry Principles (MGIP).
11d ago
HOUSTON, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Nuclear energy should be part of the global solution to meet surging electricity demand while cutting carbon emissions, according to a technology (tech) futurist Pablos Holman.