4,025 Employers, 51,363 Employees Join Progressive Wage Policy As At End-2025 -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- A total of 4,025 employers involving 51,363 employees have participated in the Progressive Wage Policy (PWP) and met the conditions for salary increases until Dec 31, 2025, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Local Companies Should Be Given Priority, Opportunities In AI Projects -- Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Local companies have competitive expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and should be given priority to carry out AI projects, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Sim Tze Tzin today.

India Emerges As Standout Performer In Khazanah's Portfolio

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- India has emerged as a standout performer in Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s portfolio over the past decade, delivering around double the productivity returns and underpinning the sovereign wealth fund’s decision to remain overweight in the country, while China remains a key market.

UPI Rollout To Enhance Payment Efficiency, Reduce Transaction Costs

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system, which is set to enter the Malaysian market, will enhance payment efficiency, reduce transaction costs and support smoother digital transactions between Malaysian and Indian firms, as well as for consumers and diaspora communities.

Malaysia Optimistic On Global Palm Oil Growth In 2026 – Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains optimistic that 2026 will present further opportunities for growth within the global palm oil sector, Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said.

Khazanah Returns RM2 Bln in Dividend To Govt

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd recorded a profit of RM5.6 billion from its operations in the financial year 2025 and returned RM2 billion in dividends to the government, reinforcing its role as a key contributor to Malaysia’s economic growth.

Investment Banks Positive On Malaysia’s Manufacturing Sector Outlook In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Investment banks have remained positive on Malaysia’s manufacturing sector outlook in 2026, citing resilient domestic demand, reduced tariff uncertainty and steady investment activity as key factors supporting growth.

Malaysian Firms Urged To Tap Opportunities In Rapidly Expanding Indian Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysian businesses are encouraged to explore opportunities across various sectors in India, including semiconductor, energy and agriculture, following the elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2024.

SME Corp Malaysia Opens 2026 MSME Programme Applications

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) can now apply for the 2026 programmes under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) implemented by SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp).

Manufacturing Sales Value Hits RM1.97 Trillion, Grows 4.2 Per Cent In 2025 -- DoSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) --  The sales value of the manufacturing sector in 2025 hit RM1.97 trillion, an increase of 4.2 per cent from RM1.89 trillion in 2024, while sales in December last year rose 6.4 per cent year-on-year, amounting to RM168.6 billion.

Malaysia's IPI Expands 4.8 Pct In December 2025 On Strong Output Growth - DoSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) expanded by 4.8 per cent year-on-year in December 2025, driven by strong output growth in the manufacturing sector, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia’s 4Q 2025 Growth To Signal Strong Underlying Momentum For 2026, Say Economists

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025) is expected to exceed the the year-earlier level, signalling stronger underlying momentum and lower downside risks heading into 2026, according to economists