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.
By Nur Faradilla Mohamad
MERSING, March 28 (Bernama) -- Instead of spending almost two hours preparing in the kitchen, a small entrepreneur here can save time on the cooking process with new, more efficient equipment.
SEPANG, March 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports (MAHB) recorded 8.9 million passenger movements in February 2026, bringing the year-to-date total to 18.3 million passengers for the first two months of the year.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s property sector could face a mild downturn if elevated oil prices persist, as higher fuel costs drive up transportation expenses, leading to increased construction costs for developers, said MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The launch of the masterplan and blueprint for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), scheduled for March 30 in Johor Bahru, has been postponed until a date to be announced.
JOHOR BAHRU, March 15 (Bernama) -- The National Economic Action Council (NEAC) will hold a meeting tomorrow to discuss the impact of the prolonged conflict in West Asia on the transportation sector, particularly aviation, and mitigation measures to safeguard oil and gas (O&G) supply.
PUTRAJAYA, March 12 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy is finalising the master plan and investment blueprint for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), which is expected to be launched on March 30 in Johor Bahru.
JOHOR BAHRU, March 12 (Bernama) -- Benefits from Johor’s economic development will be felt across all 10 of the state’s districts through the implementation of the Johor Economic Transformation Plan (JETP), said Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
By Mohamad Syazwan Mustafa
JOHOR BAHRU, March 10 (Bernama) -- The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is expected to become a catalyst for developing a new ecosystem in the advanced semiconductor manufacturing sector in Johor through the entry of an industry-leading company, or a “queen bee,” into the state in the near future.
JOHOR BAHRU, March 9 (Bernama) -- Johor is targeting RM140 billion in investments this year after recording the country’s highest approved investments of RM110 billion in 2024, Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi said.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- International real estate technology group, Juwai IQI expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent, choosing stability as Malaysia’s economy continues its strong performance.
By Nur Fadhliana Shaari
JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The government will examine the impact on the country’s economy following attacks by Israel and the United States on Iran, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasruallah Mohd Nasir.
