5d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Expanding bumiputera participation in commercial real estate is an important lever in Malaysia’s nation-building agenda, with Pelaburan Hartanah Bhd (PHB) acting as a key institutional platform to drive wealth creation and economic growth.
5d ago
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) – The ringgit was Asia’s best-performing currency this year against its regional peers, with its gains underpinned by strong economic fundamentals and buoyant exports, while interest rate cuts by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) provided pivotal support to the local currency.
7d ago
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) assessment on Malaysia's economy shows that the country's prudent macroeconomic and financial policies have played a critical role in anchoring growth, economists said.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) assessment of Malaysia’s economic performance, emphasising that the government’s priority remains ensuring economic stability is managed responsibly.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s transition to clean energy will only succeed with a power grid that is stronger, smarter and capable of supporting significantly higher levels of renewable energy (RE), Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) chief strategy and ventures officer Ir Dr Mohd Fadzil Mohd Siam said.
8d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysians’ confidence that the country is heading in the right direction has improved in 2025, according to Ipsos’ latest Consumer Confidence and Cost of Living Monitor.
9d ago
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has emerged as a notable global performer in public trust in the tax system, underpinned by exceptionally strong confidence in the accounting profession and steady gains from digitalisation, according to findings by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
9d ago
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 17 (Bernama) — Penang’s home-grown nature learning destination Entopia today marked a major milestone with the signing of an exclusive franchising agreement with DEMED Group of Turkiye, paving the way for its expansion into eight countries and positioning it on the global stage.
9d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd expects its sales volume to Europe to improve significantly during the second quarter of the financial year ending Aug 31, 2026 (2Q FY2026), underpinned by the recently secured strong orders.
9d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) looks forward to policy continuity and stability that provide businesses and investors with the confidence to plan and invest over the long term following the new Cabinet line-up announced yesterday.
10d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has expressed confidence that the new leadership at the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will continue to strengthen the national export agenda in line with Malaysia's economic development priorities.
10d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- ASEAN confidence remains strong despite developments and heightened attention surrounding regional tension, including the situation between Thailand and Cambodia.