4d ago
By Nurul Hanis Izmir
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 19 (Bernama) — Economic reform efforts implemented by the government over the past four years have helped boost the country’s economy and improve public well-being, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must strategically plan the growth of its data centre industry to attract quality investments, strengthen the digital economy and ensure the sustainable use of energy and water while protecting the environment, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total trade surged 53.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM396.5 billion in September 2026 from RM258.1 billion a year earlier, supported by strong growth in both exports and imports, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.
4d ago
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashed
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) – The government’s financial exposure to Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) has been reduced to zero following the completion of its RM5.2 billion financing facility, with the company expected to be fully self-financed going forward, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said.
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower, weighed down by selling in financial services stocks as the local market tracked losses on Wall Street last Friday.
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of China Taiping Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd (CTPIS), with a stable outlook.
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation eased to 1.8 per cent in September 2026 compared to 1.9 per cent in the previous month, with the index points increasing to 137.6 from 135.2 in September 2025, according to Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
4d ago
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The government continues to shoulder debt obligations inherited from previous administrations, including liabilities linked to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), while working to reduce its reliance on new borrowing, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) has completed its RM5.2 billion syndicated Islamic term financing facility, it said in a statement here today.
5d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Resilient domestic demand, sustained investment activity and supportive export prospects should underpin Malaysia's fourth quarter 2026 (4Q 2026) growth momentum, according to CGS International Securities Malaysia.
5d ago
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- A total of 280 federal development projects in Penang, with a combined cost of RM33.22 billion, have been approved under the Second Rolling Plan (RP2) of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) for 2027.
5d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) will work with its mobile network operator shareholders, customers and technology partners to accelerate 5G adoption and bring practical solutions to market, helping businesses improve efficiency, reduce costs and reach wider markets.