KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- The successful implementation of more than 170 socio-economic development initiatives under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) has contributed to the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth between 2021 and 2025, which is estimated to be at 5.2 per cent per annum.
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar and Nor Baizura Basri
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Despite the view that subsidies are inefficient and prices of basic necessities should be determined by market forces, the MADANI Government has chosen a more realistic approach by providing targeted subsidies to help households cope with cost-of-living pressures.
By Nor Baizura Basri and Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Almost one third of the approximately RM624.97 million disbursed under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) aid programme since Jan 9 has been spent as of Jan 13, indicating its effectiveness in helping low-income groups cope with the cost of living.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- CIMB Treasury and Markets Research has revised its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) forecast upward to 4.4 per cent from 4.1 per cent previously, supported by continued growth momentum in the services and construction sectors but balanced by moderation in manufacturing.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent throughout 2026, while gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by 4.3 per cent, said Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Rimbunan Sawit Bhd's (RSB) is selling 1,504 hectares in Batang Baram, Miri for RM28 million.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Favelle Favco Bhd plans to acquire France-based Seram Industries SAS in a deal worth up to RM47.45 million.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade registered total sales of RM158.9 billion in November 2025, marking a year-on-year (y-o-y) growth of 6.4 per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The utilities sector remains a key beneficiary of Malaysia’s accelerating data centre roll-out, underpinned by resilient electricity demand growth and long-term recurring income streams.
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stays the course on the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) implementation to weather the economic challenges of 2026 amid rising global geopolitical uncertainties, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s consumer sector is poised to gain from higher disposable income following phase 2 of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) salary adjustments and the ongoing implementation of Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA), Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Helus Pharma, formerly Cybin Inc, marked its transition toward commercialisation as it began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market and Cboe Canada under the ticker symbol HELP, reflecting a strategic rebrand and corporate repositioning.
