Akmal Nasrullah Named Economy Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- After helming the deputy minister’s role twice in different ministries, Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir will now take on a new role as Economy Minister.

Johari Ghani Brings Extensive Corporate, Finance Experience As Investment, Trade And Industry Minister

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, 61, the newly appointed Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, is a seasoned politician who is expected to bring his extensive corporate and financial experience to his new portfolio.

Commercial Negotiation Between Petronas, Petros Progressing Well - Fadillah

KUCHING, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The ongoing commercial negotiations between Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) are progressing well and moving towards a mutually beneficial settlement, with an outcome expected early next year, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.

Malaysia's Gig Workers Bill 2025 Sets New Benchmark, Protects 1.2 Mln Workers

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gig economy performed better in 2025 than in 2024, buoyed by positive economic momentum and supportive policy measures, but the highlight is undeniably the passing of the Gig Workers Bill 2025.

SMEs Advance Further This Year Amid Stable Environment, Consistent Policies And Targeted Support

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), regarded as the backbone of the economy, progressed further this year, buttressed by a more stable economic environment and a gradual recovery in domestic demand, which boosted sales and business confidence across the sector.

2025: A Year Malaysia kept Moving Despite Headwinds, Though Outlook Remains Cautious

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia entered 2025 amid fiscal constraints, subsidy reforms, uneven global trade, and a weak ringgit — but the economy continued to advance, even as the overall outlook remained cautious.

2025 Tax Trinity: US Tariffs, SST Expansion and E-invoicing

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- 2025 will be remembered as the “tariff year”, no thanks to the unexpected United States (US) tariffs that shook markets worldwide, with Malaysia not spared.

FELDA’s 2022 And 2023 Annual Reports To Be Tabled In Parliament Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) for 2022 and 2023 will be presented and distributed in Parliament in 2026.

Global Delegates Signal Support For Formation Of Defence, Security And Resilience Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) Development Group recently held a high-level meeting in the City of London with representatives from 37 nations.

Palm Oil Sector Well-positioned To Participate In Carbon Market -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the palm oil sector is well-positioned to participate in the carbon market, having already embedded sustainability and circular-economy practices across its value chain.

No Need To Renegotiate Malaysia-US Art At This Time -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The government believes that renegotiating the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade Agreement (ART) between Malaysia and the United States is unnecessary at this time, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Fruit Importers Can Apply For SST Exemption To MOF -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Fruit traders and importers can apply directly to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) for exemptions from Sales and Service Tax (SST) on imported fruit, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said.