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GEORGE TOWN, April 26 (Bernama) -- Investor interest in Penang remains intact despite rising global uncertainties, underpinned by resilient demand in the electronics and electrical (E&E) sector and the state’s strategic positioning within evolving global supply chains.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is on track to achieve 5.3 per cent growth in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), mainly driven by broad-based expansion across several sub-sectors, including manufacturing, services and construction, an economist said.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The National Economic Action Council (MTEN) today approved three proposals covering logistics facilitation, risk mitigation and market expansion to ensure supply chains and the continuity of domestic industries are not severely disrupted amid the global supply crisis.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The government’s combined RM10 billion support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is expected to strengthen their resilience against the impact of the West Asia crisis, says an economist.
GEORGE TOWN, April 21 (Bernama) -- Penang’s business events sector recorded an economic impact of RM1.91 billion in 2025, underscoring its growing role as a key pillar of the state’s tourism and services economy amid global uncertainties.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government has moved swiftly to roll out targeted assistance measures to help micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) sustain operations amid a global energy crisis triggered by conflict in West Asia, as authorities acknowledge mounting pressures on small businesses.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Fujian Provincial Conference on the Development of Cultural and Tourism Economy kicked off recently in Zhangzhou, China's Fujian Province, highlighting elements of Minnan (Southern Fujian) wisdom, lifestyle, and culture.
PUTRAJAYA, April 20 (Bernama) -- The government has announced several measures to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sustain operations amid the global energy crisis and the West Asia conflict, which have raised operating costs and disrupted supply chains.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Genting Malaysia Bhd has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AGIBOT Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co Ltd to advance embodied artificial intelligence (AI) robotics across the hospitality, entertainment and leisure industries.
By Farhana Poniman
GEORGE TOWN, April 19 (Bernama) -- Despite rising geopolitical uncertainties, a sustained global semiconductor upcycle is expected to drive Penang’s economic growth through 2026.
IPOH, April 15 (Bernama) -- Weil Hotel in Ipoh, Perak, has been officially recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) as the first environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-certified hotel in Malaysia, marking a significant achievement in the country’s hospitality industry landscape.
