KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The remaining net financial burden borne by the government in relation to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) is estimated at RM20.1 billion, assuming no further recovery of funds or assets in the future.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded a score of 7.57 out of 10 in the ‘Economic Freedom of the World: 2026 Annual Report’, marking its strongest performance since the index was introduced in 1970, according to the Center for Market Education (CME).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) has launched the second edition of the Digital Prosperity Awards (DPA), opening applications and nominations until Jan 4, 2027, for public-sector, private-sector and civil-society digital solutions across its member states and beyond.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The 123 Agreement currently being negotiated between Putrajaya and Washington is expected to pave the way for Malaysia to access nuclear technology expertise, develop local talent and strengthen its capabilities in nuclear energy development, said Atomic Energy Advisory Council of Malaysia chairman Raja Datuk Dr Abdul Aziz Raja Adnan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is expected to support income growth as the government presses ahead with efforts to raise wages through a tiered minimum wage structure covering semi-skilled workers and graduates, CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The government aims to draft new legislation or amend related laws to address rent-seeking, or “Alibaba” practices, and will aim to table the bill in Parliament in 2027, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
By Nor Baizura Basri
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The 2027 Budget provides a fair and equitable share for citizens from all strata of life, despite the government navigating a tough global landscape, as it is fully cognizant of the challenges ordinary people face in their everyday lives.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The government has allocated RM60 million to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) for next year to help local companies build the capacity to enter and diversify into overseas markets.
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) and CChina’sTCab Tech have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore commercialisation opportunities for the Chinese company’s five-seater electric flying taxi in Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) successfully returned RM1.98 million to 239 investors in 2025 through enforcement action against violations of capital market laws.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Development expenditure is projected to rise a modest 3.8 per cent year-on-year to RM83 billion under Malaysia’s Budget 2027, CIMB Securities said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should consider providing targeted income support to those aged 70 or 75 instead of introducing a universal pension at a younger age, said Axiata Group Bhd chairman Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan.
