IKPM Helps Govt Identify Least Developed Areas, Design Targeted Interventions -- Mohd Shahar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The government has used the Malaysian Composite Development Index (IKPM) to identify least developed areas and design targeted interventions to address socioeconomic imbalances and narrow the development gap between regions, states, and districts. 

Malaysian Entrepreneurs Must Overcome Excessive Humility -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysian entrepreneurs must overcome an inherent tendency toward excessive humility and actively build strong storytelling capabilities if they want to secure international venture capital, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia’s Nuclear Energy Development May Benefit From 123 Agreement With US – Raja Abdul Aziz

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The 123 Agreement currently being negotiated between Putrajaya and Washington is expected to pave the way for Malaysia to access nuclear technology expertise, develop local talent and strengthen its capabilities in nuclear energy development, said Atomic Energy Advisory Council of Malaysia chairman Raja Datuk Dr Abdul Aziz Raja Adnan.

Malaysia To Reduce Overdependence On Semiconductors, Diversify Economic Growth Sources

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The government will reduce Malaysia’s risk of overdependence on the semiconductor sector by diversifying the electrical and electronics (E&E) value chain and sources of economic growth, as well as by expanding export markets.

NFLS 2026 Focuses On Financial Well-Being, Realities Of Vulnerable Groups

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The National Financial Literacy Symposium 2026 (NFLS 2026) is focusing on efforts to strengthen the financial well-being of the public through targeted financial education tailored to the needs of specific groups.

GoGiggers Programme Sees 34.4 Pct Improvement In Riders' Financial Well-Being

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Participating riders in the GoGiggers Financial Literacy Programme recorded a 34.4 per cent improvement in financial well-being, with 74 per cent starting emergency savings during its initial implementation in Peninsular Malaysia.

Budget 2027: Sabah Residents Want Cost Of Living Eased, MSMEs Empowered

By Syed Iylia Harizal

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 4 (Bernama) --  Easing the cost-of-living pressures and expanding support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are among the expectations of the people in Sabah for Budget 2027, which is scheduled to be tabled in parliament on Oct 9.