KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The combined investment under Retirement Fund Inc’s (KWAP) Dana Perintis and Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s Jelawang Capital will increase to RM750 million from RM550 million previously to accelerate Malaysia’s start-up and innovation ecosystem, nurturing enterprises that contribute to technological advancement and job creation.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s retail sales growth is expected to moderate to 4.6 per cent in 2025, compared to 5.5 per cent in 2024.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained its outlook on Indonesia’s non-life insurance segment at stable, citing resilient growth prospects, ongoing regulatory refinements and robust investment returns.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Midea is building unstoppable momentum toward its ambition of becoming the world’s No.1 smart home appliance company with a target of US$1.5 billion sales revenue in Asia-Pacific (APAC) by 2028.
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has achieved a major milestone with hardcore poverty almost eradicated, recording a rate of 0.09 per cent based on the 2024 Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) announced today, compared with 0.2 per cent in 2022.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its losses to close marginally lower on Wednesday, mirroring the weaker regional markets amid growing concerns over a prolonged US government shutdown.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar and other major currencies at the opening today, supported by positive sentiment ahead of the tabling of the national budget this Friday.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 will strengthen social protection and lift household resilience, while the investment focus will be on semiconductors, energy transition, digitalisation, startups, and the industries of tomorrow, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to remain at 4.1 per cent in 2026, unchanged from its 2025 forecast, according to the World Bank.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Protecting Malaysia’s marine ecosystems is not only an environmental imperative but also a form of economic insurance that supports fisheries, tourism and coastal infrastructure, a conservationist said.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 must strike the right balance between fiscal consolidation and growth-supportive measures to ensure resilience in the banking sector and the broader economy, said RHB Banking Group.
