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ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The myKomuniti Perikanan (myKP) programme in Johor has proven effective in driving the socio-economic development of local fishermen, with one community recording an annual income of up to RM5 million.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic outlook for the second half of 2026 (2H 2026) is expected to remain positive, with domestic demand continued to be supported by employment gains, targeted fiscal support and ongoing investment activities, according to World Bank Group.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) is assessing the possibility of improving or extending the implementation of the Suria MADANI or SuRIA Home (Sustainable Rebate and Incentive Assistance Home) programme after its implementation period ends on Dec 31, 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Continued investment in public services and targeted assistance are important to improving household well-being while supporting Malaysia's economic growth, said Khazanah Research Institute (KRI).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Tighter housing loan approvals and potentially higher borrowing costs are expected to weigh on Malaysia's residential property market in 2027, as banks become more selective in financing property purchases, said JLL Malaysia.
KULAI, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The high-impact Nexus Sedenak project will become a primary growth catalyst for the southern region’s economy as one of the new industrial and logistics hubs under the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- While Malaysia’s inflation rate has moderated, the easing trend does not necessarily translate into a lower cost of living for households, highlighting the difference between changes in consumer prices and the actual affordability of everyday necessities.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- Scicom (MSC) Bhd is accelerating its international government technology (GovTech) expansion, leveraging a public-private financing model designed to help sovereign governments modernise border security without heavy upfront capital expenditure.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- Government interventions to cushion the impact of rising global fuel prices must be complemented by public cooperation in managing fuel consumption to minimise inflationary pressures and protect household finances.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- What began as a small side business selling traditional Indian food has now become the main source of livelihood for Thirunavukkarasan Krishnana, 52, who took over the family business after his father suffered a stroke sometime in the 1990s.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- APB Resources Bhd has proposed to dispose of Menara APB, a 16-storey office building in Shah Alam, Selangor to Darul Ehsan Investment Group Bhd (DEIGB) for RM45 million cash.
By M. Saraswathi and Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent reflects its assessment that the rate remains consistent with price stability outlook and sustainable economic growth, said Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
