19h ago
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has crossed another important economic milestone, with nominal gross domestic product (GDP) per capita surpassing the US$15,000 (US$1 = RM4.06) mark in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
1d ago
GEORGE TOWN, June 29 (Bernama) -- Global cybersecurity and digital privacy company Kaspersky and Digital Penang have entered into a strategic collaboration to strengthen digital trust among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Penang, supporting the state’s efforts to build a trusted and resilient digital economy.
4d ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has continued to strengthen against the US dollar, other major currencies and ASEAN peers on Friday, shrugging off the impact of stronger-than-expected United States (US) economic data.
5d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally lower against the US dollar on Friday as stronger-than-expected US economic data boosted the greenback.
5d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The government will focus on high-value activities in integrated circuit (IC) design as part of its efforts to strengthen its semiconductor industry and accelerate the development of high-growth, high-value (HGHV) industries.
6d ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains to close higher against the US dollar and other major currencies, as well as ASEAN peers, on Wednesday, supported by stronger-than-expected economic data in Malaysia, which boosted investor confidence and market sentiment.
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was higher at midday, supported by persistent bargain hunting across most sectors, led by healthcare stocks, analysts said.
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) rose 41.2 per cent to RM65.9 billion in 2025 from RM46.7 billion a year earlier, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) said.
12d ago
By Rosemarie Khoo
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's improved standing in the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking reflects the country’s strengthening economic fundamentals.
12d ago
JOHOR BAHRU, June 18 (Bernama) -- The state government launched the Johor Economic Transformation Plan (JETP) by identifying 83 investment projects across eight priority industries, which are expected to contribute investments worth RM167.4 billion.
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd expects Malaysia's equity market to rebound in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), supported by a potential United States-Iran peace deal.
18d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s distributive trade growth is expected to hit 6.1 per cent in 2026, compared with 5.6 per cent in 2025, following stronger-than-expected performance this year driven by wholesale stockpiling, higher petroleum-related prices and a recovery in motor vehicle sales.