KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's worker productivity increased by 2.4 per cent in 2024, with value added per worker amounting to RM99,265 compared to RM96,914 in the previous year, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Protecting Malaysia’s marine ecosystems is not only an environmental imperative but also a form of economic insurance that supports fisheries, tourism and coastal infrastructure, a conservationist said.
By Mohd Noor Azeery Idris
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The Agrobank is hoping that the Business Financing Guarantee Scheme (SJPP) will continue to be enhanced under Budget 2026, given its positive impact on the economy, particularly in empowering micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the agri-food sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- With the 2025 budget deficit on track to meet the target of 3.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), Budget 2026 is expected to continue fiscal consolidation, aiming to narrow the deficit to 3.6 per cent of GDP, Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) said today.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) hopes Budget 2026 will include a strategic announcement to fund key initiatives that support the “Made by Malaysia” agenda.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The National Strategy for Financial Literacy 2026-2030 (NS2.0) has been designed with a broader vision and stronger commitment, anchored on three complementary priorities: inclusion, digitalisation, and monitoring.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Emerging market currencies, including the ringgit, are expected to benefit from a possible further weakening of the greenback amid economic uncertainty stemming from the US government shutdown.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The government will establish a Sovereign AI Cloud to ensure secure and sovereign national artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities that can support government services and the country’s digital development.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The RAM Business Confidence Index (RAM BCI) rose to 48.4 in the third quarter (3Q) of 2025, compared to 40.0 in 2Q, reflecting a notable improvement in business sentiment for the upcoming three months.
SINGAPORE, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Investor confidence is clearly returning to Malaysia as a result of the government’s commitment to reform, cooperate, innovate, and build a stronger, more sophisticated and inclusive economy, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry has not ruled out the possibility of additional BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) eligibility quotas for the e-hailing sector during the tabling of Budget 2026 next week.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The postponement of European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) implementation provides short-term relief for palm oil and other commodity producers by easing immediate compliance pressures and keeping trade flows steady.
