| LATEST NEWS | Malaysia’s economy grew by 5.2 pct in 2025, exceeding the 4.0-4.8 pct forecast range -- BNM Governor | Headline inflation is expected to remain moderate in 2026, amid the continued easing in global cost conditions - BNM Governor | For 2025, the ringgit appreciated by 10.2 per cent against the US dollar, while its NEER appreciation was at 6.3 per cent- BNM | Headline and core inflation in 2025 averaged at 1.4 pct and 2.0 pct, respectively - BNM | The ringgit appreciated by 3.9 pct against the US dollar in 4Q 2025, driven by both external and domestic factors - BNM | |
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Franchise Association (MFA) is targeting an estimated RM600 million in potential investment value from the Franchise International Malaysia (FIM) 2026 exhibition, up from RM424 million recorded last year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- MUFG Bank Ltd expects the ringgit to strengthen toward 3.70 against the US dollar by end-2026, underpinned by a more durable appreciation cycle driven by structural fundamentals.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The government is optimistic of Malaysia’s ability to achieve encouraging economic performance in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025) based on the current economic vibrancy, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) anticipates more quality-driven investments that will generate meaningful spillover benefits for the Malaysian economy under the New Incentive Framework (NIF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) is emerging as a key driver of Malaysia’s transition from volume-based manufacturing to a more innovation-led, high-value economy, according to industry players.
PETALING JAYA, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on the right track, with strong economic growth, low inflation and rising investments, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s energy transition agenda should not be regarded as a burden; instead, it can open up opportunities to create quality jobs, empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and strengthen the nation’s competitiveness, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Penang’s long-established electrical and electronics (E&E) ecosystem highlights the importance of other Malaysian states building on their own strengths under the National Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, said InvestPenang.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The sanctions imposed by China on several United States (US) defense companies following arms sales to Taiwan at the end of 2025 do not have a direct impact on trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) into Malaysia, particularly in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector.
JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Johor Corporation (JCorp), the principal development institution and a leading economic enabler for Johor, has established its maiden sustainable finance framework, the first of its kind by a Malaysian development institution with a diversified, multi-sector portfolio.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre - Johor (IMFC-J) has received about 1,000 enquiries and is facilitating potential investments totalling nearly RM73 billion, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Local companies have competitive expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and should be given priority to carry out AI projects, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Sim Tze Tzin today.
