| LATEST NEWS | Malaysia’s September total trade increased 53.7 pct to RM396.5 bln on strong export and import growth - DOSM | Gombak-Kota Bharu ECRL one-way fare set at RM125 (transit), RM147 (express), operations to begin December 2026 - MRL | Govt's economic reform efforts over the last 4 years have helped to strengthen the economy, improve the people's well-being – Anwar | Malaysia ready to deploy Bombardier aircraft, three helicopters and 50 personnel to help fight forest fires in Indonesia, pending official approval - DPM Zahid | Malaysia’s inflation eased to 1.8 pct in September 2026 from 1.9 pct in August 2026 -- DOSM | |
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.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index eased in early trade on Monday, tracking losses on Wall Street last Friday amid a sell-off in technology and artificial intelligence-related stocks.
By Kenny Teng
BANGKOK, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 will strengthen Malaysia’s position in high-value industries by attracting quality investments, deepening local supply chains and developing skilled talent, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is accelerating semiconductor design cycles by leveraging Arm Ltd’s intellectual property (IP), building on its 50-year manufacturing base to shorten development timelines and expand homegrown IP capabilities.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s RM83 billion development expenditure allocation under Budget 2027 offers an opportunity to strengthen the country’s economic foundations, expand business opportunities and support sustainable growth, according to Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd has maintained its 2027 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Malaysia at 4.9 per cent, following the tabling of Budget 2027.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Pahang state government has secured 12 investment commitment agreements worth RM421 million at the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) 2026.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar on Friday as external factors, including expectations of a restrictive US monetary policy, offset support from a weaker greenback.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Retirement Fund Incorporated's (KWAP) RM750 million allocation under Budget 2027 represents a planned commercial investment for Projek Vista Kampus across six selected universities, with the investment intended to generate sustainable long-term returns for the retirement fund.
LABUAN, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Labuan Corporation (LC) has appointed entrepreneur Jeffrey Lim Tau Hoong as chief executive officer of its wholly owned investment subsidiary, Invest Labuan Sdn Bhd (ILSB), effective today.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the weakening greenback on Thursday as investors assessed market conditions ahead of the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates for the third quarter of 2026 (3Q 2026) tomorrow.
