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KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to see a revival in its investment cycle in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), supported by strong domestic demand despite the West Asia conflict, according to Affin Bank Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should reform or recalibrate its response to changes in the global architecture, especially in trade, as they occur, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia cannot continue to rely on broad-based subsidies and price controls, and must instead shift its focus towards managing supply, prioritising spending and reducing dependence on external resources amid ongoing supply constraints, said economist Dr Nungsari Ahmad Radhi.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The government’s combined RM10 billion support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is expected to strengthen their resilience against the impact of the West Asia crisis, says an economist.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) – Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is transforming its finance function into a driver of talent development and business partnerships.
BANGI, April 20 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must urgently strengthen regional coordination and craft a cohesive strategy on energy security and economic resilience in response to escalating geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, said Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Sufian Jusoh.
BANGI, April 20 (Bernama) -- ASEAN needs to deepen regional integration and strengthen intra-regional investment to enhance its economic resilience amid growing global uncertainties, including geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, according to ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) Group head and lead economist Allen Ng.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to shift towards renewable energy (RE) while maintaining a stable base in power systems that will anchor the country’s stability going forward, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Countries are moving away from efficiency-driven economic models towards resilience, as rising geopolitical uncertainty reshapes the global economic landscape, including trade and investment strategies.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Technology firms are seeking to relocate operations to Asia, and Malaysia is well-positioned to capitalise on this development in light of ongoing geopolitical turbulence in the Middle East.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb-” (Good) of New Zealand’s Pinnacle Life Limited (Pinnacle Life), with a stable outlook.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Thailand have adopted fundamentally different approaches to fuel subsidies, reflecting distinct policy priorities and strategies for managing consumer usage, as both countries strive to balance economic stability with social welfare.
