9d ago
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s move to position Penang Port, anchored by Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT), as the main homeport for the northern region is expected to elevate Penang’s role within Malaysia’s maritime ecosystem and strengthen regional economic connectivity.
10d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Digital is developing the Malaysia Digital Inclusivity Index (MyIKD) as part of efforts to strengthen the planning and monitoring of digital inclusivity more comprehensively.
10d ago
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed gratitude over the ringgit’s appreciation against the US dollar, saying “Alhamdulillah” when asked to comment on the local currency’s strongest performance in more than seven years.
12d ago
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit’s performance, now among the best in Asia, proves the effectiveness of good governance policies, political stability, and investor confidence in the country’s economic direction.
12d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd has committed RM20 million over the next five years to support environmental conservation initiatives through its EcoSave-i programme, Malaysia’s first environmentally focused Islamic savings account.
13d ago
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) – The MADANI Government’s bold measures to reinforce the economy has proven to be a positive reset, culminating in the ringgit breaking through the psychological barrier of 4.0 versus the US dollar and reaching a more than seven-year high of 3.99 in intra-day trading.
13d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “aa-” (Superior) of Japan’s Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company (Meiji Yasuda).
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The Saudi delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at addressing global challenges spanning sustainability, tourism, artificial intelligence (AI) and industrial development.
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The government has succeeded in slowing the growth of debt service charges (DSC) in 2025 to 6.4 per cent, compared with 12.3 per cent in 2023 and nine per cent in 2024, as a result of the implementation of fiscal reform measures and prudent debt management.
15d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo has been listed in Apolitical, the world’s largest online platform for governments, for his efforts in driving the nation’s artificial intelligence (AI), 5G and digital transformation agenda.
15d ago
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The country's economy is currently on the right track with Malaysia continuing to be the focus of foreign investors and large companies, said MADANI Government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
15d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Coventry announced its chief executive officer (CEO), Reid Buerger, has been named a 2025 ID Twenty Award recipient by Finseca, recognising leadership and innovation in the independent insurance distribution sector.