Govt To Allocate RM1.4 Bln For Oil Palm Smallholders Replanting Programme Under 13MP -- Johari

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- The government is expected to allocate RM1.4 billion in phases over five years to strengthen the oil palm replanting program for smallholders under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), said Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Malaysia's Successful Tariff Negotiation Seen As Strategic Step Forward -- Economists

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s successful negotiation to reduce the reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States (US) on its exports to 19 per cent from 25 per cent is seen as a strategic step forward, placing the country on equal footing with major ASEAN peers while preserving key domestic policy priorities.

Penang Launches RM296 Mln 'GBS By The Sea' Development In Technoplex Bayan Lepas

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- Penang continued to cement its status as a global business and technology hub with the official launch of “GBS By The Sea”, a landmark RM296 million development located in Technoplex Bayan Lepas.

Bursa Malaysia To Trade Higher Next Week On US Rate Cut, Upcoming 13MP Debate

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is likely to trade higher next week, supported by improved investor sentiment following the reduction in United States (US) tariffs and the upcoming debate on the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) during the Parliamentary sitting beginning Aug 4.

Anwar’s Statesmanship Shines Brightly In Resolving Regional Conflicts And Defending Economy

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Within five days, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has achieved much more than what many leaders can only aspire to do in the field of international politics and global trade.

Ringgit Closes Lower Against US Dollar Amid US Tariffs, 13MP

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Friday as the dollar strengthened following new tariffs imposed by the United States on its trading partners, alongside developments related to the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Sharply Higher As 13MP, US Tariff Cut Woo Bargain Hunting

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Bargain hunting pushed Bursa Malaysia to end the week higher as investors cheered the United States (US) tariff reduction on all Malaysian products entering the country, coupled with positive market sentiment following the announcement of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).

Nurture Interest In STEM, Use AI On Applied Learning To Push Malaysia To A High Value-added Economy – Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s education premised on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and utilising artificial intelligence (AI) with a focus on applied learning across sectors are vital components in the quest to create a high value-added economy, economists said today.

Persistent Buying Lifts Bursa Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session on a positive note, as persistent buying activities in selected heavyweights and fresh catalysts lifted market sentiment.

Malaysia’s 13MP GDP, Fiscal Deficit Targets Are Attainable -- CGS

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd believes the average gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 4.5–5.5 per cent under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), along with the fiscal deficit target of three per cent of GDP by 2030, is attainable.

Achieving 13MP Ambitions Depends On Strong Political Will, Execution -- Kenanga Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) outlines a bold vision of structural transformation, social inclusivity, and climate resilience, but its credibility hinges on political will and disciplined execution, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.

US Tariff Cut Signals Openness, 13MP Key Economic Buffer For Malaysia - Economists

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The United States' (US) decision to reduce tariff on Malaysian exports to 19 pr cent from 25 per cent signals a willingness to negotiate, but the revised tariff is still expected to have significant economic repercussions for Malaysia in the short- and long-term, said an economist.