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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. 

World Bank Forecasts Slower Growth Across Emerging Markets Amid Headwinds

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Economic growth across most emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) is projected to slow, particularly in trade-dependent regions such as East Asia and the Pacific (EAP) and Europe and Central Asia (ECA), and to a lesser degree in South Asia (SAR), according to the World Bank Group.

World Bank Expects Global Growth Outlook At 2.3 Pct In 2025, Slowest Since 2008

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Global growth is expected to weaken to 2.3 per cent in 2025, with deceleration in most economies relative to last year.

MADANI Govt Committed To Reforms, But Needs Time - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the MADANI unity government is deeply committed to tackling corruption and abuse of power but the reforms to combat these menaces will take time to materialise.

RM1.4 Bln investment Realised By ECERDC In Pahang, Q1 2025

KUANTAN, April 10 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) continues to strengthen economic growth in Pahang by realising RM1.4 billion in investment in the first quarter of this year (1Q 2025).

MADANI Economy indicators Record Positive Achievements Thus Far -- Dr Zaliha

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Indicators that determine the success of the MADANI Economy framework have shown positive achievements thus far, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. 

ASEAN Must Leverage Australia To Boost Economic Resilience – MGBF

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must develop a parallel strategy by engaging major economies beyond the region, particularly Australia, to enhance production, productivity, and domestic consumption, Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) founding chairman Nordin Abdullah said.

Nation Mourns The Passing Of Renowned Economist Kamal Salih

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The nation was shocked by the passing of Tan Sri Dr Kamal Salih today at his residence in Southville City, Dengkil, Selangor, leaving behind a significant legacy in the fields of economics, regional development, and national development policy.

Agrobank's Hijrah Asnaf Programme Helps B40 Group Improve Livelihoods

KOTA BHARU, March 6 (Bernama) -- As part of efforts to eradicate poverty, Agrobank, through its Hijrah Asnaf programme, is providing opportunities for the asnaf and B40 groups to enhance their standard of living by venturing into agro-based industries and downstream agriculture and aquaculture products.  

Govt Prioritises Inclusive Wealth Distribution To Ensure Fair Economic Growth - Economy Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The government consistently emphasises the importance of inclusivity by ensuring that the nation’s wealth is fairly distributed across all levels of society, said the Economy Ministry. 

Unlocking Intra-ASEAN Investment Opportunities Key To Regional Integration -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Intra-ASEAN investment opportunities remain largely untapped and significant efforts are still needed to achieve regional regulatory alignment, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Abdul Ghaffour.

Malaysia's SDG Achievement To Hit 43 Per Cent By 2030 -- Hanifah Hajar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Based on the latest analysis using 2022 data, the target achievement rate for the country's sustainable development goals (SDGs) by 2030 is projected at 43 per cent compared to the global average of 17 per cent, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.