ICC, Carbon Measures Name First Carbon Accounting Expert Panel

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Carbon Measures announced the first cohort of experts appointed to the Technical Expert Panel on Carbon Accounting, a global initiative to define the principles, scope, and practical applications of a ledger-based carbon emissions accounting system.

MAHB 2025 Passenger Traffic Reaches 153.3 Mln As VM2026 Kicks Off

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Passenger movements across Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd's (MAHB) global network reached 153.3 million in 2025, reflecting a positive momentum as Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) gets underway.

Aeroline-Corus KLCC Agreement Ceases With Hotel Closure

By Thean Lee Cheng

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- After a 23-year journey together, the partnership between Aeroline and Corus Hotel KLCC has come to an end.

MADANI Economy's Fiscal Discipline Boosts Investor Confidence, Ringgit's Value -- Johan

By Nor Baizura Basri and Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The reform agenda implemented under the MADANI Economy framework which emphasises fiscal discipline has strengthened investor confidence in the country and contributed to the ringgit’s strengthening last year, according to Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican.

Targeted Subsidies A More Realistic Approach For Tackling Rising Cost Of Living -- Treasury Sec-Gen

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.

Nearly A Third Of SARA Aid Spent Within Five Days Of Disbursal, Proving Programme's Effectiveness -- Johan

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.

DOSM Projects Economy To Grow 5.7 Pct In 4Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow by 5.7 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025), supported by a strong performance in the main economic sectors and robust domestic demand, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Negeri Sembilan Set To Hit Investment Inflows Of RM8 Bln In 2026 -- Aminuddin

KUALA PILAH, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Negeri Sembilan is expected to increase investment inflows across various sectors to RM8 billion this year, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.

Malaysia's November Natural Rubber Production Down 29.6 Pct -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production decreased by 29.6 per cent in November 2025 to 20,891 tonnes against October’s 29,673 tonnes, chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said.

Building Costs Rise In Dec 2025 On Higher Cement, Sand -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Building costs rose in December 2025, driven by higher cement and sand prices, data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) showed.

Malaysia’s Wholesale, Retail Trade Sales Up 6.4 Pct Y-O-Y To RM158.9 Bln In November

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.

First Phase Of 2026 Economic Census Focuses On Informal Sector, Including Online Traders – DOSM

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The Economic Census 2026 (BE 2026), currently in its first phase, focuses on the informal sector, including small- and micro-scale enterprises and the rapidly growing online businesses, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).