Malaysia On Track For 5.3 Pct GDP Growth In 1Q Despite Global Headwinds - Economist

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is on track to achieve 5.3 per cent growth in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), mainly driven by broad-based expansion across several sub-sectors, including manufacturing, services and construction, an economist said.

SC Named Best Regulator In Promoting Islamic Finance For Third Year Running

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has been honoured as the “Best Regulator in Promoting Islamic Finance” for the third consecutive year at the IFN Awards.

Malaysia, Philippines Commit To Sustained Engagement On Energy Security -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the Philippines have agreed on the importance of continuous communication for both countries in addressing energy security issues. 

Diesel Bound For Australia Not Owned By Malaysia -- Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The 200 million litres of diesel shipped to Australia do not belong to Malaysia, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzi.

Malaysia Should Reform, Recalibrate Response To Global Changes -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should reform or recalibrate its response to changes in the global architecture, especially in trade, as they occur, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

MTEN Okays Steps To Protect Supply Chains, Domestic Industries - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The National Economic Action Council (MTEN) today approved three proposals covering logistics facilitation, risk mitigation and market expansion to ensure supply chains and the continuity of domestic industries are not severely disrupted amid the global supply crisis.

Malaysia Must Shift Towards Managing Supply, Reducing External Dependence -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia cannot continue to rely on broad-based subsidies and price controls, and must instead shift its focus towards managing supply, prioritising spending and reducing dependence on external resources amid ongoing supply constraints, said economist Dr Nungsari Ahmad Radhi.

Enrique Of Malacca Shipyard To Drive New Maritime Economy In Melaka -- Ab Rauf

MELAKA, April 21 (Bernama) -- The Enrique of Malacca Shipyard, a RM180 million strategic development expected to generate up to RM1.8 billion in revenue over a decade, is poised to anchor a new maritime economic ecosystem in Melaka.

Government Focuses On Policy Adjustments To Address Cost Pressures, Global Supply Crisis

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The government is focusing on policy adjustments to manage cost pressures while simultaneously ensuring the supply of basic necessities needed to address the impact of the global supply crisis.

Govt To Roll Out B15 Biodiesel As Over 70 Pct Of Blending Depots Ready

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- More than 70 per cent of blending depots in Malaysia are ready to implement B15 biodiesel using existing facilities, following the government’s announcement to gradually increase the biodiesel blend.

Bernama Journalist Selected For 2026 Khazanah Wolfson Press Fellowship

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) economic news service journalist Zufazlin Baharuddin has been selected for Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s Khazanah Residency Programme (KRP) Wolfson Press Fellowship 2026.

Banking Institutions Must Act As Strategic Partners To Sustain Domestic Economy -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Banking institutions must shoulder their responsibility as strategic partners to sustain the domestic economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.