MEUFTA To Unlock Greater Trade Opportunities — Belgium DPM

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) — Belgium is hopeful that the Malaysia-European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) would unlock greater new trade opportunities, strengthen economic growth, and create jobs.

NSS Draws Over RM85 Bln In Approved Investments Through End-2025 - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) has secured more than RM85 billion in approved investments as of December 2025, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Sim Tze Tzin.

Reservoir Link Secures Five-Year Appointment As Petronas Panel Contractor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Reservoir Link Energy Bhd's 60 per cent-owned subsidiary, Reservoir Link Solutions Sdn Bhd (RLS), has secured a five-year appointment from Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) as a panel contractor.

IPPFA Maintains Malaysia's 2026 GDP Growth Forecast At 4.6 Pct Despite Global Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- IPP Financial Advisers (IPPFA) has maintained its 2026 Malaysia gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.6 per cent despite global uncertainty, supported by resilient domestic demand, private investment and a gradual recovery in external trade.

IDS Should Lead Sabah's Logistics Masterplan Initiative, Says Expert

LABUAN, July 2 (Bernama) -- The Institute for Development Studies (IDS) Sabah should be formally mandated to initiate the Sabah Integrated Logistics and Transport Masterplan to unlock the state’s key progress in logistics planning, said logistics expert Datuk Ramli Amir.

Electricity Consumption Of Data Centres Expected To Surge To 31 Pct By 2035

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) --  Electricity consumption by the data centre sector is expected to increase significantly to 31% - equivalent to 73,274 gigawatt-hours (GWh) - by 2035, up from 7% or 10,544 GWh in 2026.

Sustainable Finance Moves Into The Mainstream As Green Demand Grows

JAKARTA, July 1 (Bernama) -- Sustainable finance is becoming increasingly mainstream in the banking sector, as rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs), green homes and other low-carbon investments prompts financial institutions to broaden their financing and investment offerings.

JS-SEZ To Benefit From Collaboration With Italy, European Partners - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Collaboration with Italy and other European partners will play an important role in supporting the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

microLEAP, CASB, HDC Launch Initiative To Boost SME Access To Govt Contract Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Microleap PLT (microLEAP), Commerce Access Sdn Bhd (CASB) and Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) have launched a nationwide initiative aimed at improving small and medium enterprises' (SMEs) access to financing for government contracts through funding, training and business support.

PAAB Launches Malaysia's First Sustainable Islamic Finance Framework Featuring Blue Finance, Advancing Water Security

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB), a wholly owned company of the Minister of Finance (Incorporated), today launched its Sustainable Islamic Finance Framework, marking three national milestones.

Sabah Needs Integrated Logistics Masterplan To Give Holistic Direction

LABUAN, June 30 (Bernama) -- Sabah needs an integrated logistics and transport master plan to address challenges at the structural level instead of relying on fragmented, project-by-project solutions, a logistics expert said.

 Malaysia's Next Economic Milestone: Can GDP Per Capita Reach US$20,000 By Early 2030s?

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).