Malaysia To Sustain Growth At 4-4.5 Pct Next Year Driven By Higher Demand For Semiconductors, AI Applications – MoF

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah, Kisho Kumari Sucedaram and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) – Higher exports of semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) edge applications will be among a slew of factors sustaining Malaysia’s economic growth next year at a commendable rate of between 4.0 and 4.5 per cent – against 4.0 to 4.8 per cent this year – despite acute trade challenges, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said today.

Finland’s Sitra Eyes Malaysia For Next Rollout Of Personal Carbon Tracker App

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

HELSINKI, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Finnish Innovation Fund, Sitra, sees strong potential for introducing the “Lifestyle Test” application in Malaysia, which helps users measure their carbon footprint and encourages positive and sustainable lifestyle choices.

Xenco Medical Wins Top Honour At 2025 PM360 Trailblazer Awards 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Pioneering medical technology company, Xenco Medical has been crowned Medical Device/Diagnostics Company of the Year at the 2025 PM360 Trailblazer Awards held at Gotham Hall, New York City, on Sept 30.

Budget 2026: Digital Banks Hope Targeted Subsidies, Cash Aid Channelled Via Their Platforms 

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) – Digital banks are urging the government to prioritise the distribution of targeted subsidies and cash aid in Budget 2026 through digital banking platforms, highlighting their potential to deliver a more equitable and efficient system.

Expanding Telecommunication Access Key To Economic Uplift Of Marginalised Groups

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Expanding telecommunication access is critical to uplifting marginalised groups such as the Orang Asli, as connectivity opens doors to economic participation, education, healthcare, and other essential opportunities.

Budget 2026: MSIA Seeks Strategic Push For 'Made By Malaysia' Initiative

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) hopes Budget 2026 will include a strategic announcement to fund key initiatives that support the “Made by Malaysia” agenda.

Budget 2026 Has Chance To Narrow Housing Supply And Demand Gap -- PropertyGuru

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 has the chance to narrow the gap between housing supply and demand, said PropertyGuru and iProperty Malaysia country manager Kenneth Soh. 

Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship A Catalyst For Japan-ASEAN Partnerships -- MUFG

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship in 2025 is pivotal in strengthening supply-chain resilience and accelerating green-industry investment with Japan, according to MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Bhd.

Malaysia Formulating Blue Economy Blueprint Under 13th Malaysia Plan - Hanifah Hajar

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is formulating the Malaysia Blue Economy Blueprint, a comprehensive framework to harmonise policies, strategies and investments across sectors linked to oceans and coasts.

Gender Budget Group Urges Bold Gender Equality Measures In Budget 2026

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- A coalition of civil society organisations, academics and experts has called on the government to embed bold, actionable and transformative measures on gender equality in the upcoming Budget 2026.

RHB IB Sees RM89 Bln Development Spending In Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) expects about RM86 billion to RM89 billion to be allocated for development expenditure in Budget 2026, aligned with the 13th Malaysia Plan’s (13MP) total allocation of RM430 billion for 2026–2030.

13MP Aims To Narrow State Gaps By Balancing Development Expenditure -- Amir Hamzah

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) emphasises reducing the development gap between states through a more balanced distribution of development expenditure (DE).