24d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Current market assessments place Malaysia’s economic growth in the range of 4.5 to 5.0 per cent in 2026, reflecting strengthening domestic demand and continued investment momentum, in line with expectations from the Finance Ministry and international institutions, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
25d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive legislative framework in the form of a National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Act will further strengthen the implementation of Malaysia’s industrial and talent development agenda under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030).
25d ago
HOUSTON, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific, including Malaysia, is rapidly emerging as one of the most dynamic regions for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven manufacturing and industrial digitalisation, supported by strong entrepreneurial activity, expanding industrial ecosystems, and closer collaboration between industry and universities.
26d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia–Japan economic relations are evolving, increasingly towards co-creation, with Malaysian companies participating as suppliers, partners, and solution providers within regional and global value chains.
26d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia will continue on a positive growth trajectory, one that is resilient, inclusive and governed with honour.
26d ago
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) must be strengthened and repositioned as a key instrument to translate ASEAN’s economic integration into tangible outcomes at the sub-regional and grassroots levels.
27d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) delivered a strong start to 2026, rising for four consecutive weeks to close January at 1,740 points, supported by policy optimism, improving macroeconomic signals, foreign inflows, a stronger ringgit and rising market liquidity, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM), the world’s leading issuer of shariah-compliant short-term liquidity instruments, said its outstanding sukuk portfolio reached a record US$6.795 billion (US$1 = RM3.93), up 64 per cent from US$4.14 billion a year ago.
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KUALA LUMPUR Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) said the government’s push for tougher rules, stronger enforcement and a more supportive business ecosystem is timely amid intensifying global competition on the domestic front.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors remained net buyers for the fourth consecutive week, although net foreign inflows slid to RM12.8 million last week, down from RM510.9 million a week earlier.
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By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within a constructive upward bias in the 1,730-1,760 range next week, with immediate support around the 1,700 level.
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By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on the last trading day of the week, pressured by renewed demand for the greenback amid speculations surrounding the future leadership of the United States Federal Reserve (Fed).