14d ago
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman and Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The continuity of major infrastructure projects under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's MADANI government is poised to generate substantial spillover effects across the economy, fostering job creation, attracting investments, and enhancing connectivity, according to experts.
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) expects 10,380 job opportunities to be created via an industrial cluster development in the central region comprising the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka.
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are expected to play a crucial role in shaping ASEAN’s future, particularly in driving the digital economy forward as they are the backbone of progress, said Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) chief executive officer (CEO) Anuar Fariz Fadzil.
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is actively seeking support from BRICS member countries for its bid to join the economic bloc, Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong said.
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) – Budget 2025 will be a delicate balance between maintaining economic growth and ensuring that the welfare of the most vulnerable segments of society comprising low-income earners, single mothers and people with disabilities are looked after against a backdrop of rising prices.
15d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The development of a special industrial cluster in the manufacturing sector in the Central Region needs to be prioritised as a strategic initiative of the MADANI Government to strengthen the country's position as an investment hub, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
16d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) has secured RM13.3 billion in realised investments for the region as of September, surpassing its 2024 target of RM10 billion.
16d ago
By Rosemarie Khoo
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s market bellwether finished higher today, thanks to mild buying in consumer products and services, telecommunications and banking stocks, amid a mixed regional market performance.
16d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Supply Bill 2025 (Budget 2025) was tabled for the first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today.
16d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The government has been urged to introduce a mechanism under Budget 2025 that allows Malaysians to enjoy tax rebates when spending in the creative arts industry.
16d ago
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- AirAsia hopes the upcoming Budget 2025 will offer more initiatives to promote and advertise Malaysia.
16d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Several ASEAN countries have shown interest in joining the BRICS grouping after Malaysia expressed its intention to be part of the economic bloc, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.