Govt To Galvanise RM470 Bln Resources In Budget 2026 To Fortify Economy Against Global Shocks - PM Anwar

By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail, Niam Seet Wei and Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has galvanised RM470 billion resources in Budget 2026, prioritising economic resilience and expanded support for small businesses to future-proof the economy amid persistent global uncertainties and regional headwinds and also goes hard on enforcement to prevent economic leakages.

UPS Opens New Package Centre In Penang, Expands Airport Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) --  Global logistics company United Parcel Service (UPS) has opened a new 20,000-square-foot package centre in Penang Science Park North and expanded its existing hub at Penang International Airport to enhance processing capacity and delivery efficiency.

Malaysia-Pakistan Must Reignite Ties With More Aggressive Policy - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysia and Pakistan to reignite their bilateral cooperation and move towards a more aggressive and forward-looking policy. 

MIDA, MEIF Sign MoU To Strengthen Machinery, Engineering Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the Machinery and Engineering Industries Federation (MEIF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen the machinery and engineering ecosystem.

MIDA, Dunham-Bush Drive Green Cooling Solutions For Malaysia's Data Centre

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Dunham-Bush Industries Sdn Bhd, one of Malaysia’s most established heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) manufacturers, hosted a seminar on data centre (DC) today, in partnership with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

RCEP Summit Platform For Malaysia To Champion Free Trade Amid Rising Protectionism

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s hosting of the inaugural Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) leaders’ summit this October is seen as a timely opportunity for Putrajaya to reinforce the case for free trade at a time when protectionism is on the rise, economists said.

13MP Aims To Narrow State Gaps By Balancing Development Expenditure -- Amir Hamzah

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) emphasises reducing the development gap between states through a more balanced distribution of development expenditure (DE).

X-Fab's RM3 Bln Expansion In Sarawak Boosts Malaysia’s Position As Global Semiconductor Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- X-Fab, the global leader in analogue/mixed-signal and speciality semiconductor manufacturing, today unveiled a RM3-billion expansion of its semiconductor manufacturing facility in Sarawak.

Sarawak Eyes Role As Regional Hub For Advanced Manufacturing, Semiconductors

KUCHING, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak government has reaffirmed its commitment to position the state as a regional hub for advanced manufacturing and semiconductors, anchored on renewable energy, strong infrastructure, and talent development.

Govt Outlines Strategy To Ensure US Tariffs Do Not Jeopardise FDI -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- The government has developed a strategy to ensure that US retaliatory tariffs on Malaysia will not jeopardise foreign direct investment (FDI) and to minimise any impact on the national economy, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

MIDA Connects Capital With Ideas To Power Malaysia’s Economic Transformation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has reinforced its pivotal role in advancing Malaysia’s bid to be ASEAN’s hub for innovation, sustainability and advanced industries by linking businesses with investors via its Investment Pitching Day 2025.

Economy Remains Strong As OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).