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Johor Positions Itself As Stable Investment Destination Amidst West Asia Conflict

JOHOR BAHRU, March 30 (Bernama) -- Johor should seize the opportunity to position itself as a stable investment destination amid global uncertainty following the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Govt Balancing Inflation, Growth Amid West Asia Conflict, Maintaining GDP Target For Now

JOHOR BAHRU, March 29 (Bernama) --  The government is focusing on balancing public welfare, inflationary pressures, and the sustainability of the country’s economic growth following the conflict in West Asia, with the 2026 economic growth target remaining at 4 to 4.5 per cent for now.

Labuan Corporation Invites Investment Proposals For Eight Prime Assets

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, March 28 (Bernama) -- Labuan Corporation (LC) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to local and foreign investors for the leasing and development of eight of its assets, including the site of the recently demolished Hotel Labuan.

Special Act On BNPL Can Protect Consumers Especially Youths From Debt Burden

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The enactment of a special act relating to the 'Buy Now Pay Later' (BNPL) scheme is important to protect consumers, especially the younger generation, from high debt burdens.

Govt To Maintain Fiscal Discipline, Curb Leakages To Sustain Economic Growth -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to uphold fiscal discipline and curb waste and leakages to ensure Malaysia’s economic growth momentum remains sustainable, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia Cushions Domestic Economy From Energy Shocks With Targeted Subsidies -- Economist

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's policy discipline and targeted subsidy framework have successfully cushioned the domestic economy from external energy shocks triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict.

Cybozu Injects RM25 Mln Into Malaysia Ops, Eyes Southeast Asian Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Japan’s provider of cloud-based solutions Cybozu Inc is injecting an initial US$6.4 million (RM25 million) into its Malaysia operations as part of its intensified focus on Southeast Asia as its most promising region for global investment.

Industry Confident PTV 3.0 Insurance Uptake Will Continue After Campaign Ends

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The insurance and takaful industry is optimistic that recipients of the Perlindungan Tenang Voucher (PTV) 3.0 programme will continue to pursue insurance coverage even after the campaign period.

Foreign Investors Record US$12.13 Bln Outflow Across Eight Asian Markets Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors extended a five-week streak of net selling across eight Asian markets, with net outflows totalling US$12.13 billion, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback As West Asia Conflict Shows Signs Of De-Escalation

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as global risk sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump signalled a de-escalation in the West Asia conflict.

Indonesia Projects Aidilfitri Homecoming To Boost 5.5-5.6 Pct Economic Growth

JAKARTA, March 23 (Bernama) -- Indonesia expects the Aidilfitri mudik or homecoming momentum to support its 2026 economic growth target of 5.5 to 5.6 per cent year-on-year, with public mobility and spending rising during the festive period.

Iran's Khamenei Absent On Persian New Year As Speech Read Out On TV

TEHRAN, March 21 (Bernama-dpa) -- People in Iran eagerly awaited a first public appearance by the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Persian New Year, or Nowruz, on Friday - but a speech attributed to him was instead read out on state television.