Malaysia Must Explore Alternative Fiscal Measures Amid SST Expansion Pause

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must explore alternative policy tools like targeted aid, phased implementation, enhanced enforcement, and new digital/green levies as the government takes a strategic pause on expanding the sales and service tax (SST).

Govt's Boost To SJPP Guarantee Schemes Timely, Execution Crucial - SBF

KUCHING, May 6 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to raise guarantees under the Business Financing Guarantee Scheme (SJPP) by RM1 billion is a timely move to strengthen business confidence and enhance liquidity among Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Malaysian SMEs Still Lagging Behind In Digitalisation Journey – Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Most Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are still trailing behind larger enterprises in their digitalisation journey, said Digital Minister, Gobind Singh Deo.

Malaysia Set To Outperform Peers Despite Global Headwinds -- Moody's Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) --  Malaysia’s economy is expected to remain resilient and outperform its A-rated peers despite mounting global uncertainties driven by trade tensions, said Moody’s Ratings.

PM Anwar Calls For More Domestic Consumption To Mitigate Impact Of US Tariffs

SHAH ALAM, May 5 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to safeguarding the country’s economy through a pragmatic approach, such as boosting domestic consumption, to navigate US tariff uncertainties.

Malaysia Confident In Weathering US Tariffs With Solid Economic Fundamentals

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is confident that Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals will enable the country to navigate the global uncertainties following the recent announcement of retaliatory tariffs by the United States (US).

Kosovo Offers Incentives To Attract Malaysian Investments In Key Sectors

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) -- Kosovo, the landlocked Balkan country, is seeking Malaysian investments across a wide-range of sectors including information and communication technology, renewable energy as well as manufacturing, visiting Kosovo President Dr Vjosa Osmani Sadriu said today.

PM Anwar Displays Astute Political Acumen As ASEAN Chair In Navigating Unexpected Challenges Confronting Region

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has displayed acute political acumen as chair of ASEAN in navigating challenges confronting the region, some of which no one would have guessed when he received the baton of the ASEAN chairmanship from Laos in October last year. 

Labuan IBFC Strengthens Financial Ecosystem Through Legal Reform, Global Reallignment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) is strengthening its position as a future-ready financial hub by anchoring its growth agenda on sweeping legal reforms, emerging global trade dynamics, and an enhanced regulatory ecosystem. 

Mustakim Mohamad Appointed New TH Group Managing Director, CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has appointed its group executive finance director Mustakim Mohamad as the new group managing director and chief executive officer replacing Datuk Syed Hamadah Syed Othman.

Malaysia Won't Be Fixated On Growth Forecasts But Will Focus On Building Resilience -- Amir Hamzah

Malaysia Committed To Halal Ecosystem Collaboration With International Partners At Expo 2025 Osaka

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains committed to sharing its expertise and fostering meaningful collaborations with international partners, particularly in promoting awareness and innovation within the halal ecosystem at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, which is running from April 13 to Oct 13, 2025.