Malaysia's Third Investment Upcycle Started Mid-2023, Driven By Cyclical And Structural Factors - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s third and current investment upcycle started in mid-2023, driven by a confluence of cyclical and structural factors, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

EPF declares dividend of 6.30 Pct For Both Simpanan Konvensional, Simpanan Shariah for 2024, Total Payout Amounts RM73.24 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) --  The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) board today announced a dividend rate of 6.30 per cent for Simpanan Konvensional, with a total payout of RM63.05 billion, and 6.30 per cent for Simpanan Shariah, with a total payout of RM10.19 billion.

MITI Targets 5 Pct Growth In Approved Investments In 2025, Over Last Year's RM378.5 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) targets a five per cent growth in approved investments for Malaysia this year, over RM378.5 billion in 2024, which was the highest ever recorded.

Chery To Build Smart Auto Industrial Park In Hulu Selangor

SHAH ALAM, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Legenda Beringin Holding Sdn Bhd and Chery Corporate Malaysia Sdn Bhd signed an agreement to develop the Chery Smart Auto Industrial Park at Beringin High Tech Auto (Beringin HTA) Valley, Hulu Selangor today.

ASEAN Must Prioritise Regional Interests Amid Global Geopolitical Shifts – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) – Member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must prioritise the bloc’s collective over any members’ ties to any superpower or alternative grouping, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Govt To Introduce New Investment Incentive Framework In 3Q 2025 - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The government will introduce the New Investment Incentive Framework (NIIF) which will be implemented from the third quarter of 2025, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Liew Chin Tong.

Malaysia Can Increase Foreign Investor Appeal Despite US Policy Challenge -- MIDA

BANGI, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Despite facing geopolitical challenges, Malaysia can still attract more foreign investments, especially from companies in countries affected by US trade policies, according to the Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

Lower EPF Contribution For Foreign Workers Reduces Overall Wage Expenditure

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to set the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate for foreign workers at two per cent — lower than the initially proposed 12 per cent — helps employers reduce overall wage expenditure.

Domestic Demand, Tech Recovery, Strategic Investments To Drive Malaysia's Growth In 2025 - AMRO Economist

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is projected to sustain robust economic growth in 2025 despite facing external challenges, driven by resilient domestic demand, surging foreign investments, and recovery in global technology demand.

HLB Forecasts Malaysia's Economic Growth At 4.5 To 5.0 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is projected to grow at a moderate pace of 4.5 per cent to 5.0 per cent in 2025, benefitting from strong economic fundamentals and an uptick in foreign investments, Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLB) said.

Malaysia’s GDP Expected To Hit 5.1 Pct In 2024 Vs 3.6 Pct In 2023 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by 5.1 per cent compared to the 3.6 per cent growth recorded in 2023, supported by positive growth across all sectors, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia, Singapore Collaboration Key To Johor Bahru's Economic Growth

PETALING JAYA, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Johor Bahru’s future as a major economic hub will largely depend on the successful collaboration between Malaysia’s federal and state governments, as well as their partnership with Singapore.