First Phase Of 2026 Economic Census Focuses On Informal Sector, Including Online Traders – DOSM

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The Economic Census 2026 (BE 2026), currently in its first phase, focuses on the informal sector, including small- and micro-scale enterprises and the rapidly growing online businesses, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

2026 Economic Census To Measure SMEs Tech Adoption Level And Resilience – DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Economic Census will assess small and medium enterprises' (SMEs) readiness in terms of technology adoption, said the Statistics Department of Malaysia (DOSM).

e-Hailing, p-Hailing Drivers Made EPF Members Under New i-Saraan Plus

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The newly introduced i-Saraan Plus tailored for e-hailing and p-hailing drivers announced under Budget 2026 is built on the success of the i-Saraan programme, said the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).

World Bank Expects Malaysia's Economy To Grow Moderately At 4.1 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to remain at 4.1 per cent in 2026, unchanged from its 2025 forecast, according to the World Bank.

WEF Highlights Malaysia’s EPF As Model For Sustainable Retirement Reform

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s approach to retirement system reform by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has been cited by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a model for building long-term retirement systems in an emerging economy.  

SJPP, SJKP Schemes Provide Inclusive Financing Access For Gig Sector, First-time Homebuyers -- Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, 1 Mac (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic resilience and progress depend on inclusive financing access, something that is easily overlooked by those working in the formal sector, according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

EPF declares dividend of 6.30 Pct For Both Simpanan Konvensional, Simpanan Shariah for 2024, Total Payout Amounts RM73.24 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) --  The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) board today announced a dividend rate of 6.30 per cent for Simpanan Konvensional, with a total payout of RM63.05 billion, and 6.30 per cent for Simpanan Shariah, with a total payout of RM10.19 billion.

Govt Allocates Additional RM10 Bln For Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The allocation for the Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme under the Syarikat Jaminan Kredit Perumahan Bhd (SJKP) will be increased by RM10 billion this year, benefitting more than 20,000 borrowers.