Malaysia’s Construction Sector Opportunities Remain Abundant -- RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Opportunities in Malaysia’s construction sector remain abundant, driven by surging demand for data centres (DCs) alongside the rollout of non-DC projects, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Approved Investments, FDIs Reflect Different Stages Of Malaysia’s Investment Journey

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Some may argue that the approved investments reported by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the foreign direct investment (FDI) figures from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) for the first half of 2025 (1H 2025) appear contradictory. 

Economy Ministry Finalising List Of 27 Project Proposals Worth RM880.57 Mln In Rasah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry is studying and finalising a list of 27 new development project proposals worth RM880.57 million for Rasah, Negeri Sembilan, under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).

Malaysia Secures RM190.3 Bln Approved Investments In 1H 2025, Up 18.7 Pct Y-O-Y

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has secured RM190.3 billion in approved investments in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), an 18.7 per cent increase year-on-year (y-o-y), according to Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

Export Value Of Rubber Gloves Hits RM6 Bln In First Five Months Of 2025 -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The export value of Malaysia’s rubber glove sector hit RM6 billion for the period January 2025 to May 2025, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Kemaman Port Needs Updating, Sandakan Joins ASEAN Liberalisation -- MOT

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) – The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has requested that Kemaman Port Consortium update and submit its development proposal for Kemaman Port, in line with the port development plan and concession agreement.

Budget 2026 To Be Tabled In Parliament On Oct 10 -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The government is scheduled to table Budget 2026 in parliament on Oct 10, 2025, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

2026 Budget Is The First To Support The Goals Of The 13th Malaysia Plan -- Amir

PUTRAJAYA, August 7 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Budget, which will be tabled this October in the Dewan Rakyat, marks the first budget to support the goals of the 13th Malaysia Plan and will focus on three main pillars, namely raising the ceiling, raising the floor, and strengthening good governance in the public administration.

JS-SEZ Draws RM1.34 Bln From Five Singapore Firms - Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, July 30 (Bernama) -- Johor has secured RM1.34 billion in investment commitments from five Singapore-based companies under the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said.

CGS International Maintains Bullish View On Malakoff Ahead Of Tenders

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd remains positive on Malakoff Corporation Bhd, citing its strong position to secure upcoming Energy Commission tenders amid rising power demand and the urgent need to ensure supply stability and reserve margins.

MITI To Launch Iron And Steel Industry Roadmap

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will launch a roadmap to reform and future-proof Malaysia’s iron and steel sector, following the submission of the Independent Steel Committee’s (ISC) final report.

Sabah Blue Economy On Track To Yield RM3.25 Bln Annually From Marine Harvests

KOTA KINABALU, July 20 (Bernama) -- The Sabah Blue Economy is estimated to yield 491,000 tonnes of marine harvests such as fish and prawns annually, with a value of RM3.25 billion, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.