PM Anwar Receives Courtesy Visit From US-ASEAN Business Council Delegation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy visit from the president and chief executive officer of the United States-ASEAN Business Council (US-ABC), Ambassador (retired) Brian McFeeters and a delegation in conjunction with the 2026 Malaysia Business Mission.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against US Dollar, Major Currencies Ahead of US-China Meeting

MIDA Eyes Greater Green Investment Opportunities Through IGEM 2026

BANGI, May 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is positioning the International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) and Kuala Lumpur Sustainability Summit (KLSS) 2026 as strategic platforms to accelerate Malaysia’s green investment agenda and strengthen the country’s standing as a regional hub for sustainable growth.

Sabah Port Congestion Now Systemic Logistics Issue, Says CILTM Sabah Chairman

LABUAN, May 13 (Bernama) -- Sabah has significant potential to strengthen its trade competitiveness and economic resilience by addressing long-standing logistics and port efficiency challenges, according to the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM) Sabah.

Russia Seeks Deeper Economic Ties With Malaysia, ASEAN Through KazanForum 2026

KAZAN, May 13 (Bernama) -- Russia is seeking to deepen economic cooperation with Malaysia and ASEAN economies through sectors such as machinery manufacturing, industrial development, agriculture and halal industries at the 17th International Economic Forum “Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum 2026” from May 12-17.

Hong Kong, New Zealand Among Easiest Business Hubs

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Hong Kong and New Zealand ranked among the world’s 10 least complex jurisdictions for doing business, supported by stable regulatory environments and strong digital infrastructure, according to TMF Group’s latest Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI).

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback And Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against a basket of major currencies, including the US dollar today, ahead of Malaysia’s first quarter (1Q) gross domestic product (GDP) announcement on Friday.

Govt To Continue Monitoring Global Supply Crisis

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- The global energy market has shown signs that it is stabilising, but it needs to be continuously monitored as any new developments can affect energy and production costs, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Tengku Zafrul: Investment Incentives Help Build Industrial Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- The investment incentives offered by the government to foreign companies should not be seen as “paying companies to come”, but rather as a strategy to develop an industrial ecosystem, build local talent, and strengthen Malaysia’s technological capabilities.

Liew Urges Real Estate Sector To Focus On Broader Economic Goals, Not Just Profits

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The real estate sector should support broader economic and nation-building goals instead of focusing solely on profit-driven housing developments, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said.

Malaysia GDP Seen At 4.8 Pct In 2026 If West Asia War Ends By June -- Affin Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to expand 4.8 per cent in 2026, provided the West Asia conflict ends by June, underpinned by stable domestic demand, improving investment activity and ongoing economic reforms, Affin Bank Bhd said.

MOF Exploring Ways For More Semiconductor Firms To List On Bursa Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is exploring ways to create a pathway for more semiconductor-related companies, both foreign direct investment (FDI)-linked and local firms, to be listed on Bursa Malaysia, said its Deputy Minister Liew Chin Tong.