MOSTI Focuses On Integrated Circuit Design, High Value Technology To Improve Country's Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) through MIMOS Bhd is focusing on integrated circuit (IC) design, advanced packaging and high-value technology to increase the complexity of the country's economy.

Farm Fresh's Farm Director Dies In Philippines Helicopter Crash

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Farm Fresh Bhd announced that its farm director, Jacob Mathan, was the Malaysian killed in a helicopter crash in Pililla, Rizal province, the Philippines, yesterday.

Malaysia’s Exports To CPTPP Member Countries Reach RM486.80 Bln In 2025 -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s exports to member countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) rose by 4.7 per cent to RM486.80 billion in 2025, compared with RM464.80 billion in 2024

PAC Calls On Felcra To Reassess 30,000-Hectare Land Bank Goal

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended that the Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (FELCRA) revise its target for acquiring a land bank of 30,000 hectares to a more realistic level.

Govt To Ensure Public Financial Management Objectives Result In Better Fiscal Outcomes - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The government will ensure that the objectives of public financial management under the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (Act 850) are translated into better fiscal outcomes through the strengthening of a rules-based governance framework to improve transparency and accountability, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

SC Appoints Kamal Azira, Adnan Zaylani As New Board Members

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has appointed Kamal Azira Hassan and Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid as its board members for a two-year term, effective Feb 15, 2026.

Malaysian-Registered Vessels Advised To Avoid Transiting The Strait Of Hormuz

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- All Malaysian-registered vessels and local shipping companies are advised to exercise necessary precautionary measures, including avoiding transiting through the Strait of Hormuz until further notice, to ensure the safety of navigation following security developments in the Middle East region.

US-Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Aviation, Could Cost Industry More Than US$1 Bln 

By Zufazlin Baharuddin & Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The US-Iran conflict has significantly disrupted airport operations and is poised to have a material near-term impact on global aviation, with aggregate industry costs potentially exceeding US$1 billion (US$1 = RM3.89) should the situation intensify, an economist said.

EPF’s 6.15 Pct Dividend Respectable, Reflects Resilient Market Performance - Economists

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) dividend rate of 6.15 per cent for both the conventional and shariah savings accounts, with a total payout of RM79.6 billion for 2025, is respectable and reflective of resilient financial market performance despite global volatility, said economists.

Economic Achievements Due To Strong Governance, Ongoing Efforts To Fight Corruption - PM

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s recent economic achievements, including the ringgit’s performance as one of the strongest currencies in Asia, are the result of governance reforms and continuous efforts to combat corruption and misappropriation of public funds.

Malaysia To Study Economy Impact Following Israel, US Attacks On Iran - Economy Minister

By Nur Fadhliana Shaari

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The government will examine the impact on the country’s economy following attacks by Israel and the United States on Iran, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasruallah Mohd Nasir.

I-Topup Contributions Up 26 Pct, Signals High Trust In Nation’s Financial Institutions – Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Public willingness to contribute above the statutory rate through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) i-Topup scheme signals high trust in the stability of the country’s financial institutions, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.