Reforms Are Crucial To Build A More Resilient Economy - Economists
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Reforms are crucial steps to transform Malaysia into a more resilient and vibrant economy capable of adapting to domestic and global challenges.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Reforms are crucial steps to transform Malaysia into a more resilient and vibrant economy capable of adapting to domestic and global challenges.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is heading in the right direction, reflecting the country's strong economic fundamentals and growth prospects for the next couple of years, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
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.
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.
SEREMBAN, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The Negeri Sembilan government recorded a revenue collection of RM636 million, which is 122.31 per cent of the target set at RM520 million for the year ended Dec 31, 2024, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- South Korea, which will be hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) this year for the first time in 20 years, will focus on innovation, digitalisation and sustainability.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic growth is expected to moderate to 4.9 per cent in 2025, slightly above the official target range of 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent, taking into account the impact of domestic policies and external challenges, said KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific (KSI).
By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit emerged as the best-performing currency in Asia in 2024, standing out among major regional peers amid a challenging global economic landscape.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- More than 350 influential leaders from the government and industry are expected to attend the REHDA Institute CEO Series 2025 conference next month to discuss global real estate trends and actionable strategies for driving Malaysia’s economic resilience and sustainable development.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gig economy has continued its upward trajectory in 2024, with the number of own-account workers, including gig workers, surpassing three million as of September.
KUALA LUMPUR, 26 Dis (Bernama) -- The government is set to organise the Malaysian Economic Forum (FEM2025) on Jan 9, 2025, to chart Malaysia’s priorities and policies for 2025.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s workforce needs to be strengthened to ensure they are future-ready, particularly in the artificial intelligence (AI) and renewable energy sectors, said Learning Edge founder Perthpal Singh.