Malaysia’s Great Shift: Navigating The High Stakes Of Targeted Subsidies

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia embarks on one of the most ambitious reforms to its economic framework in recent decades, the issue of targeted subsidy for diesel has taken centre stage.

CGS International Revises Malaysia 2025 GDP Growth To 4.2 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd has revised Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) from 4.6 per cent previously, below the official 4.5-5.5 per cent estimate.

Malaysia Finalises FTA With Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway And Switzerland

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Amata Corp Expects Industrial Land Sales To Rise 15 Pct In 2025

BANGKOK, March 25 (Bernama) -- Amata Corporation PCL, Thailand's leading industrial estate developer, expects a 15 per cent increase in industrial land sales in 2025, driven by its new project in Laos and sustained investor demand in Thailand and Vietnam.

DDPAI Launches Z50 Pro Dash Cam With 4G, 4K Recording & Wi-Fi 6 In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- DDPAI Technology has introduced its latest dash cam model, the Z50 Pro, in Malaysia, designed for modern drivers seeking enhanced security, convenience, and performance.

SC Approves 21 Equity Applications In 2024 With Total Market Capitalisation Of RM21.39 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) approved 21 equity applications, including 10 initial public offerings (IPOs), on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia with a total market capitalisation of RM21.39 billion in 2024.

Malaysians Could Lose Up To RM3.3 Bln Annually In Forex Hidden Fees By 2029 -- Wise

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysians could lose up to RM3.3 billion annually by 2029 if foreign exchange (forex) hidden fees are left unchecked, according to new research commissioned by Wise.

EPF's Commendable Dividend Payout To Spur Economic Activities, Support National Growth -- Economists

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) move to pay a 6.30 per cent dividend for 2024 is expected to stimulate economic activities and contribute to national growth, according to economists.

Vonage 2025 Report Highlights AI's Impact On Customer Engagement

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Vonage, a global leader in cloud communications, highlights key insights into customer preferences for communication with businesses, emphasising the rising influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing customer interactions in its Global Customer Engagement Report 2025.

Malaysia Must Accelerate Productivity Growth To Keep Pace With Peers – Tengku Zafrul

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s productivity has shown growth, but not at a fast enough pace, especially when compared to other economies that were once at a similar level, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Petronas-Petros Agreement Provides Certainty, Brings Confidence To Malaysia's Oil And Gas Sector

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The agreement reached between Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) provides certainty that the country's oil and gas sector will remain sustainable while also boosting investor confidence in the industry’s competitiveness.

Airasia Carries 63 Mln Passengers With Load Factor Of 89 Pct In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd’s aviation arm, AirAsia Aviation Group (AirAsia), carried 63.18 million passengers in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) with a load factor of 89 per cent, lifted by robust demand and strategic capacity growth.