Negeri Sembilan Set To Hit Investment Inflows Of RM8 Bln In 2026 -- Aminuddin

KUALA PILAH, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Negeri Sembilan is expected to increase investment inflows across various sectors to RM8 billion this year, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.

Revision Of Minimum Salary For Employment Pass For Expatriates Is Timely, Will Safeguard Local Talent Pool

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The minimum salary revision for employment passes for expatriates, which will take effect in June 2026, is a strategic move by the government to protect the interests of the local talent pool.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar Ahead Of US Jobs Data, Tariff Ruling

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Friday, as markets moved into a cautious holding pattern ahead of tonight’s US non-farm payrolls release and a possible Supreme Court ruling on US President Donald Trump-era tariffs, an analyst said.

Ringgit Opens Lower Against Firmer US Dollar Ahead Of US Non-Farm Payrolls Release

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) --  The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar, weighed by a firmer US Dollar Index (DXY) as global markets position ahead of tonight’s US non-farm payrolls release.

13MP Implementation Sets Malaysia’s Economic Direction, Benefits The Rakyat -- Akmal Nasrullah

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The year 2026 will mark the start of the implementation of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), focusing on translating policies into concrete actions to ensure the people receive the benefits, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir.

PM Anwar Calls For Malaysia-Turkiye Cooperation In Technology, Digitalisation And AI

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that Malaysia and Turkiye should work together in areas such as sharing technologies, digitalisation, and artificial intelligence (AI) to confront global challenges and achieve mutual prosperity.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Rebounds 0.27 Pct On Heavyweight Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index rebounded from earlier losses to close at its intraday high on Wednesday, gaining 0.27 per cent in late trading as buying interest returned to selected heavyweights.

CGS International Upbeat On Malaysia's Economy, Sets KLCI End-2026 Target At 1,810

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) --  The outlook for Malaysia's economy remains positive for this year,  as such, CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd has set an end-2026 KLCI target of 1,810, supported by a strengthening ringgit and encouraging policy impacts.

Ringgit Opens Lower Vs Greenback, Higher Against Major Currencies Ahead Of Key US Jobs Data

By Zufazlin Baharuddin and K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Wednesday but higher against major currencies as investors stayed cautious ahead of a busy week of US labour-market data.

Malaysia's December PMI Remains At 50.1, Unchanged From November - S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for December 2025 remained unchanged at 50.1 from November’s reading.

Singapore Economy Grows 5.7 Pct In 4Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s economy grew by 5.7 per cent on a year-on-year (y-o-y) basis in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025), extending the 4.3 per cent growth in the previous quarter, according to advance estimates from the republic’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).

Malaysia Secures RM54.13 Bln Approved Digital Investments In 3Q 2025 -- MDEC

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded RM54.13 billion in approved Malaysia Digital (MD) investments in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025), generating 21,815 high-value jobs across 402 digital companies, said the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).