22d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) — Revenue from individual taxpayers is projected to increase by 9.4 per cent in 2026, driven partly by more stable wage growth, leading to a 13 per cent rise in registered individual taxpayers, according to the Finance Ministry.
24d ago
JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi hinted at a “more amazing” investment figure to be announced in the near future, following positive developments in the implementation of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
24d ago
By Hasnah Jusid
JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Johor’s target of achieving a gross domestic product (GDP) of RM260 billion by 2030 has been described as realistic, with the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) expected to be one of the main drivers of the state’s economic growth.
25d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally firmer against the US dollar and other major currencies on Friday, supported by a pullback in United States Treasury yields and early Asian session positioning, despite the US dollar index (DXY) closing slightly higher.
26d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) reaffirmed its commitment to driving Malaysia’s economic stability and providing long-term energy security, ensuring reliable power supply to homes, businesses and industries nationwide.
26d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Holafly has emphasised the growing importance of digital access for employees travelling internationally, citing insights from its Global eSIM & Travel Report showing 79 per cent of companies now provide some form of mobile connectivity abroad.
26d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The progress of Google’s US$2 billion (US$1 = RM3.90) investment in Malaysia is advancing strongly and exceeding initial expectations, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
26d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The federal and state governments, industry players and local authorities need to consider awarding more contracts related to artificial intelligence (AI) technology to local companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to accelerate the implementation and adaptation of AI technology in the economy.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is strengthening its global engagement at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2026 to position the state as a forward-looking, investment-ready economy.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) recorded RM78.95 billion in realised investments and created more than 23,000 job opportunities in 2025, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Former Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has dismissed claims that Malaysia has been paying close to double the tariffs imposed on other countries by the United States (US), describing the allegation as inaccurate.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia may need to revisit the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States which was signed last October, including on legal grounds following the latest US Supreme Court decision on Friday.