Amir Hamzah Lauds Gear-Up's Progress

PUTRAJAYA, June 30 (Bernama) -- Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Government-linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme (GEAR-uP).

RM11 Bln Deployed Under Gear-Up To Drive High-Growth Sectors - MOF

PUTRAJAYA, June 30 (Bernama) -- A total of RM11 billion has been deployed under the Government-linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme (GEAR-uP) as of June 30, 2025, less than a year since the initiative spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) was launched.

Anwar Praises EPF's Efforts In Enhancing Retirement Adequacy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has commended the Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) efforts in exploring new approaches to enhance Malaysian retirement adequacy. 

TNB: Stronger Today, Brighter Tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16  (Bernama) – Electricity is one of those things many Malaysians hardly think about — until it is gone. But behind the quiet hum of daily life, from classroom lights to hospital ventilators, stands Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), Malaysia’s largest utility provider.

TNB Returns Nearly RM3 Billion To Malaysians Through Responsible Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) announced its highest dividend in four years at 51 sen per share, totalling over RM2.96 billion, while reaffirming its commitment to creating long-term value through sound financial management, operational strength, and community investments that benefit both shareholders and the nation.

1Q GDP Growth In Line With Advance Estimates, Higher Than Previous Corresponding Quarter -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- A rousing performance across key economic sectors lifted Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), in line with the GDP advance estimates and higher than the 4.2 per cent growth recorded in 1Q 2024.

Malaysia Earns World Bank Praise For Halal Certification, Egg Price Reform

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The World Bank has commended Malaysia for its mutual halal certification agreement with Indonesia and the gradual removal of egg price controls, describing them as bright spots in the country’s economic landscape.

GLICs Adopt Living Wage Policy For All Permanent Malaysian Employees

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) have collectively implemented a living wage policy, ensuring all permanent Malaysian employees now earn above the monthly living wage threshold. 

Malaysia Must Focus On Export Base Diversification, Quality Investments -- Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must focus on diversifying its export base and increasing the quality of investments in preparation to face the global economic uncertainty, according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Equity, Financial Markets Capable Of Navigating Heightened Tariff-led Volatility -- Amir Hamzah

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysian equity and financial markets are capable of navigating the heightened tariff-led volatility, driven by strong institutional support during the period and ample liquidity, said  Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia Well-positioned To Face Economic Crisis If Global Trade War Breaks Out – Amir Hamzah

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

PUTRAJAYA, April 4 (Bernama) – Malaysia is well-positioned to face any economic crisis following fears that the United States’ (US) sweeping tariffs on 168 countries, including Malaysia, will start a global trade war.

Maybank IB Shaves GDP Growth Forecast To 4.3 Pct In 2025 Due To US Tariff

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) has revised Malaysia’s 2025 real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecasts to 4.3 per cent from 4.9 per cent and to 4.0 per cent from 4.6 per cent for 2026.