Investment Commitments Do Not Involve Public Funds, Will Not Increase Fiscal Burden - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has reiterated that all purchase and investment commitments offered by Malaysia in the tariff negotiations with the United States (US) are commercial dealings by private companies and government-linked companies (GLCs), without involving any public funds or increasing the country's fiscal burden or debt.

Sabah’s Economic Model Offers New Hope For Sustainable Growth -- Expert

LABUAN, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- The new Sabah-centric economic strategy is paving the way for more targeted, long-term development efforts, offering renewed hope for the state’s economic recovery and job creation, said an expert.

CIMB Securities Upgrades Westports To Buy On Stronger 2H 2025 Results Projection

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has upgraded Westports Holdings Bhd to “Buy” from “Hold” driven by higher container revenue following Port Klang’s new tariff implementation and higher transhipment volumes on the back of new services.

Malaysia's Successful Tariff Negotiation Seen As Strategic Step Forward -- Economists

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s successful negotiation to reduce the reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States (US) on its exports to 19 per cent from 25 per cent is seen as a strategic step forward, placing the country on equal footing with major ASEAN peers while preserving key domestic policy priorities.

Geotab Unveils Smarter Cold Chain Solution To Tackle Southeast Asia's Food Waste

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Geotab Inc (Geotab), a global leader in connected vehicle and asset solutions, has launched a major upgrade to its cold chain solution, aiming to combat massive food losses in Southeast Asia caused by inadequate temperature-controlled logistics.

MBSB Research Projects 4.0 - 5.0 Pct Annual GDP Growth Under 13MP

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) will likely target sustainable gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.0-5.0 per cent annually from 2026 to 2030, driven by infrastructure development, domestic consumption and strategic initiatives like the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, according to MBSB Investment Bank (MBSB Research). 

IMF Upgrades Global Growth Forecast In Latest Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Global economic growth is projected to reach 3.0 per cent in 2025 and 3.1 per cent in 2026, above the reference forecast in the April 2025 World Economic Outlook (WEO), according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) July 2025 WEO update, released today.

Set Up New Ministry Or Central Body To Implement 13th Malaysia Plan Effectively – Academician

By Anas Abu Hassan & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- An Academician has called for the setting up of a new ministry or central agency to specifically monitor and coordinate the effective implementation of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) and to develop measurable milestones to ensure the plan’s long-term sustainability.

AM Best Affirms South Korea’s Hanwha General Insurance Credit Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed South Korea’s Hanwha General Insurance Company Limited (HGI) financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent), with a stable outlook.

Rising Costs, Regulation Fuel Strategic Consolidation In Malaysia’s Data Centre Market - JLL

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s rapidly growing data centre sector is now entering a consolidation phase, a natural progression observed in more mature markets, according to global commercial real estate firm JLL.

Malaysia Airports Targets June 2028 For Completion Of Penang Expansion

SEPANG, July 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) aims to complete the Penang International Airport (PIA) expansion project by June 2028, with several phases of work already underway, said group managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani.

MAHB On Track To Achieve 62 Mln Passenger Movements By Year-end -- Group MD

SEPANG, July 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is optimistic of achieving its target of 62 million passenger movements by year-end, a milestone that would mark its return to pre-pandemic levels.