| 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, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s strong 5.2 per cent gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025) places the country firmly on track to achieve the higher end of 2025 growth target of 4.0 per cent to 4.8 per cent, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Malaysia posted a net inflow, jumped to RM8.5 billion in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025) from RM1.6 billion in 2Q 2025, supported by larger equity injections, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s services trade returned to surplus after 56 quarters, supporting a RM12.2 billion current account surplus in the third quarter (3Q) 2025, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy expanded by 5.2 per cent in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025) against 4.4 per cent in 2Q 2025, driven by sustained domestic demand and higher net exports, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
KUCHING, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- OCBC Malaysia said its Serial Entrepreneur Programme has gained strong momentum among small and medium enterprises (SMEs), having secured more than RM1.6 billion in approved financing since its pilot phase began just over a year ago.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Talks on the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) are starting soon once all members of the European Union’s negotiation team arrive in Malaysia, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
By Farhana Abd Kadir
SHAH ALAM, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Shariah-compliant savings option not only can purify earnings but also provides contributors with competitive dividend yields that will not be detrimental to them, an economist said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy continues to demonstrate strong resilience, with positive growth seen in exports and digital investments under the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030.
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The Johor government today tabled a state budget of RM2.546 billion for 2026 compared with RM1.999 billion last year, with efforts to focus on safeguarding Johoreans’ welfare and well-being as well as to strengthen the state’s fiscal position.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The National Energy Council (MTN) meeting today discussed and approved the sustainable strategies outlined in the Natural Gas Roadmap (NGR), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- TOURISE, the global platform shaping a new horizon for tourism, announced that it has catalysed investment portfolios worth US$113 billion at its inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh. (US$1=RM4.12)
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Saudi Arabia has unveiled the inaugural TOURISE Summit under the patronage of Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, marking the launch of a landmark global platform aimed at reshaping the future of tourism.
