Govt Studying Ways To Boost Smallholder Income, Ensure Agri-Commodity Drives Growth - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The government is studying ways to increase the income of smallholders and ensure the agri-commodity sector continues to drive the country’s economic growth, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Bumiputera Companies’ GDP Contribution Target To Be Reviewed -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- The target to increase the contribution of Bumiputera micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from 15 per cent to potentially double by 2035 will be reviewed in greater detail at the end of this year or early next year, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

BNM Holds OPR At 2.75 Pct As Growth Resilient, Inflation Contained

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Sustainable economic growth, as well as contained inflation, were among the factors that led Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

Ringgit, Regional Currencies Seen Under Pressure Next Week As Strong US Jobs Data Bolsters Greenback

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit and other regional currencies are expected to come under pressure next week, with the local currency seen trading between RM4.04 and RM4.06 against the US dollar.

Harmonised Standards, ‘Single Window’ Clearance Key To Seamless Cross-border Trade For JS-SEZ

By Mohamad Syazwan Mustafa

SINGAPORE, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Establishing a single-window trade system and harmonising regulatory standards between Malaysia and Singapore are vital steps to achieve seamless cross-border integration and fully unlock the economic potential of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), according to a leading express logistics company.

Economy Ministry Examines Malaysia’s Preparedness For An Ageing Nation In Budget 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry is examining the structure of the country's preparedness as Malaysia moves towards becoming an ageing nation, through Budget 2027.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Higher As BNM Maintains OPR, Sees Resilient Growth

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally higher against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintaining the overnight policy rate (OPR).

Strong Momentum To Drive Malaysia’s Economy To 5 Pct Growth In 2026 - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is expected to grow by around 5 per cent in 2026, supported by strong momentum in the country's current economic growth, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Malaysia Needs Managed Energy Transition That Recognises Current Realities And Long-term Ambitions - Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs a managed energy transition that recognises both its current realities and long-term ambitions, Minister of Economy  Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said today. 

BNM Maintains OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at its meeting today.

PM Anwar Announces Six Immediate Measures To Address People's Cost Of Living

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced six immediate measures for the people covering fuel subsidies, school maintenance, artificial intelligence (AI), healthcare digitalisation, e-Invoicing and microfinancing, which will take effect on Sept 1.

From Hiccups To Convenience: A Malaysian's Journey Through Guiyang's Digital Economy

From Abdul Hamid A Rahman

GUIYANG, CHINA, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- As a Malaysian journalist on assignment to observe Guiyang’s growing digital economy during Merdeka month, my first lesson about life in one of China’s emerging technology cities did not come from an artificial intelligence laboratory, a data centre or an autonomous vehicle.