WE2025 Aims To Generate RM100 Mln Trade, Investment Leads -- Qube

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 -- “WE2025: Future in Motion -- Women in Trade. Leadership. Investment.”, to be held from Nov 25-27, 2025, aims to generate RM100 million in potential trade and investment leads, according to Qube Integrated Malaysia Sdn Bhd. 

Malaysia Can Be Catalyst For ASEAN-China Semiconductor, Infrastructure Integration - Economist

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram 

BEIJING, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia holds a strong potential to serve as a regional catalyst in semiconductor innovation and infrastructure connectivity, offering a strategic gateway for enhanced ASEAN-China economic integration. 

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.

Abdul Wahid Receives Saleh Kamel Award For Islamic Economics In Madinah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd chairman Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar has been conferred the prestigious Saleh Kamel Award for Islamic Economics at the 45th AlBaraka Islamic Economics Symposium in Madinah.

Balanced Development, Lasting Impact: Tun Abdullah’s Economic Blueprint Remembered

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Allahyarham Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will be remembered not only as Malaysia’s fifth Prime Minister but also as a visionary leader who championed a more inclusive and regionally balanced approach to economic development, said economists.

ASEAN Collectively Navigating One Of The Most Complex Periods In Recent History -- Abdul Rasheed

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is collectively navigating one of the most complex periods in recent history, from trade tariff and geopolitical tensions to climate challenges, as well as the tremendous pace of technological advancements and economic agility in respective economies.

Malaysia’s Strategic Response To The Tariff Shock: From Disruption To Institutional Reinvention

By CW Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- When President Donald Trump announced a 24 per cent reciprocal tariff on Malaysia on April 2, 2025, it triggered concern across Southeast Asia. But in Kuala Lumpur, the initial turbulence gave way to a clearer recognition — this was not an unforeseen storm.

Growing Concerns Of Recession On Revised GDP In Major Economies, US

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Concerns about a global recession are growing, driven by recent revisions to the gross domestic product (GDP) for the United States (US), Europe, and China, along with Donald Trump’s announcement on Thursday of new reciprocal tariff plans.

Trump’s Latest Tariffs To Weigh On Regional Markets, Malaysia’s E&E Exports

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The global financial markets and regional export-reliant economies including Malaysia are bracing for increased volatility following US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff rollout effective April 5 and April 9, 2025.

Rising Demand For Caregivers Highlights Long-term Care Economics - WEF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- The growing demand for carers and long-term care services is underscoring the need for sustainable care funding and better economic support for caregiving, the World Economic Forum (WEF) said.  

LTAT’s Strong Financial Performance Reflects Effective Management, Say Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) has demonstrated strong financial performance, highlighted by its highest dividend payout in seven years that reflected its effective management capabilities, said economists.

Consistent Savings Simplify Hajj Planning

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The recent announcement of Lembaga Tabung Haji’s (TH) 2024 profit distribution has brought joy to depositors, especially with Hari Raya Aidilfitri approaching.