MITI To Ensure MIDA Ecosystem Ready For New Performance-based Incentive Framework Starting 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is committed to ensuring that the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) ecosystem is fully prepared to implement the new Performance-Based Incentive Framework for the manufacturing sector in the early first quarter (1Q) of 2026, followed by the services sector in early 2Q of the same year.

Rubber Market Extends Uptrend On Return Of Chinese Buyers

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market extended yesterday’s uptrend at the close on Thursday, in tandem with regional rubber futures, following the return of Chinese buyers to the market amid steady crude oil prices, said a dealer.

More Good News For JS-SEZ To Be Announced Next Week – Tengku Zafrul

SINGAPORE, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- More good news is expected to be announced next week on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), as part of ongoing efforts to sustain momentum in attracting investors to the area, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Asia Must Take Lead To Rewrite Own Chapter In New Global Economic Order -- PM Anwar

From Voon Miaw Ping

TIANJIN (China), Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Asian nations must take the lead in the next chapter of the global economic order by rewriting their own chapters while simultaneously shaping the next course for the future. 

BNM’s International Reserves Rise To US$121.3 Bln as At July 31

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) international reserves rose to US$121.3 billion (US$1=RM4.218) as at July 31, 2025.

Amir Hamzah: 13MP To Drive High-value Economic Growth, Sustain Trade Surplus

KUALA LUMPUR, August 1 (Bernama) -- The government anticipates that Malaysia’s trade surplus will remain stable under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), supported by the growth of high-value industries and a transition towards increased economic complexity, said Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia Hosts High-Level SDMX Workshop To Strengthen Regional Statistical Capacity

IPOH, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recently hosted International Workshop on Advanced Statistical Data and Metadata Exchange (SDMX) at the Malaysian Statistical Training Institute (ILSM) in Sungkai, Perak.

13MP: Malaysia's Economic Prospects Influenced By Global Developments And Domestic Challenges

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The prospects for the country’s economic growth are closely linked to the global economic environment, which is expected to moderate during the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) period due to various current challenges, according to the 13MP Main Document 2026-2030, themed "Redefining Development."

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserve Assets At US$120.61 Bln As Of End-June 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$120.61 billion (US$1= RM4.23) as of end-June 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$1.21 billion, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Ringgit Ends Slightly Lower Against US Dollar Ahead Of Fed Rate Decision

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit reversed its morning gains to close slightly lower against the US dollar today, as traders turned cautious ahead of the United States (US) Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate decision, amid uncertainty over a potential cut.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Mixed Regional Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower today amid a mixed trend in regional rubber futures. 

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.