Malaysia's Billionaire Class To Grow 39 Pct By 2031

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s billionaire population is set to grow 39 per cent by 2031, according to Knight Frank’s flagship publication, The Wealth Report. 

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.

Xiaomi Accelerates Smart Home Expansion Amid Growing Adoption In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Smart home technology is rapidly gaining traction in Malaysia as more households adopt connected devices to enhance convenience, efficiency and control.

Malaysia Can Withstand Global Uncertainties Amid Strong Economic Fundamentals -- Economist

BANGI, April 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals have enabled the country to face and weather global uncertainties, including protracted conflicts in West Asia, said Ambank Group chief economist Firdaos Rosli.

Malaysia Well-Positioned To Withstand Rising Fiscal Pressures Amid High Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains well-positioned to withstand rising fiscal pressures as the price of Brent crude holds above US$100 per barrel, with stronger petroleum-related revenues expected to cushion the impact of a higher RON95 subsidy bill, said analysts. 

SBC Medical Launches Wellness Platform Targeting Longevity Market

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (SBC Medical) has launched “SBC Wellness 2.0”, a new wellness and longevity platform that integrates aesthetic healthcare, preventive care, and data-driven health management.

Global Air Travel Demand Will More Than Double By 2050 -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its Long-Term Demand Projections (LTDP) report for air travel, which projected that global air passenger demand will more than double by 2050.

Photonics Sector Could Expand Malaysia’s OSAT Market To US$4.6 Bln By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) industry could see new opportunities from the growing photonics sector, with the market projected to expand to about US$4.6 billion by 2030 as demand for optical networking infrastructure rises.

Rubber Market Expected To Rise Next Week On Tightening Supply, Rising Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) --  The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trend higher next week, supported by tightening supply conditions and rising concerns over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Arteris Network-on-Chip Technology Surpasses 4 Billion Devices

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Arteris Inc, a provider of semiconductor technology, announced its network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect intellectual property (IP) has shipped in more than four billion devices globally.

NanoMalaysia Unveils High-Performance 300wh/kg Sodium-Ion Battery Prototype

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- NanoMalaysia Bhd (NMB) has achieved a major milestone in Malaysia’s energy storage ambitions with the development of a graphene-enhanced sodium-ion battery prototype delivering an energy density exceeding 300 watt-hours per kilogramme (Wh/kg), among the highest in the world.