Five Corridor Regions Attract RM87.56 Bln In Total Investments Up To Oct 31 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The country’s five economic corridor regions have successfully attracted total investments amounting to RM87.56 billion in the first 10 months of this year, said Finance Minister II and acting Economy Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Perak Records RM6.25 Bln Investments Involving 203 Projects As Of June – MB

KUALA KANGSAR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The state of Perak recorded investments worth RM6.25 billion involving 203 projects as of June this year, potentially generating over 5,000 job opportunities, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.

Finland’s Success In Climate Solutions Offers Valuable Lessons For Malaysia

From Zufazlin Baharuddin

HELSINKI, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- Finland’s leadership and success in climate solutions through the implementation of a circular economy is nothing short of remarkable and offers valuable lessons for Malaysia, which has embraced similar ideals in promoting sustainability.

Sabah Attracts RM11.37 Bln In Approved Investments In 1H 2025 - Tengku Zafrul

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Sabah recorded RM11.37 billion in approved investments across various economic sectors in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), said Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Logistics, Transport Sector Remains Key Driver Of Malaysia’s Economic Growth - Transport Sec-gen

By Jailani Hasan

SHAH ALAM, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The logistics and transport sector continues to play a crucial role as a key engine of Malaysia’s economic growth, contributing between four and six per cent to the national gross domestic product in recent years, said Ministry of Transport secretary-general Datuk Seri Jana Santhiran Muniayan.

Bank Islam, PAAB Ink MoU To Channel RM100 Mln Financing For Contractors

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB) to provide RM100 million financing to PAAB contractors in 2026.

BNM Governor: Malaysian Economy To Remain On Steady Growth Path Into 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).  

BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintains the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting for 2025. 

Government Rules Out Ring-Fencing Policy For Rural Welfare, Infrastructure -- Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The government has no plans to introduce a ring-fencing policy to set a protected minimum allocation for rural welfare and infrastructure programmes such as roads, clinics and hospitals, Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying said.

PKNPk-Gamuda JV Inks MoU With PBAPP For Bulk Treated Water Supply To Penang

IPOH, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Perak and Gamuda Bhd, through their joint venture (PKNPk-Gamuda JV), have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) for the sale of excess treated water from the Northern Perak Water Supply Scheme (NPWSS) to Penang.

AICB Urges Stronger Cross-border Collaboration To Combat Rising Financial Crime Rates

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Rising financial crime rates underscore the urgent need for closer cross-border and ecosystem-wide collaboration to tackle the growing threat, said the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB).

Malaysia's Economy Remains Resilient, Supported By Global Tech Demands - S&P

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic growth continues to remain resilient this year, against the backdrop of external volatility and uncertainties related to the United States (US) trade policy, according to S&P Global Ratings (S&P).