Highlights From Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Below are the highlights from Budget 2025 tabled by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Imminent Surge In US Power Demand Challenges Utilities Companies - Wood Mackenzie 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Wood Mackenzie in its latest Horizons report revealed that the United States (US) power demand is set to soar for the first time in decades, with growth between four per cent and 15 per cent through 2029, depending on the region.

Malaysia Poised To Steer ASEAN Economic Prosperity Via Resources, Digital Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well positioned to advance ASEAN's economic prosperity and regional integration by leveraging its resources and digital infrastructure, bolstered by a stable government and effective policies, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF). 

JS-SEZ Aims To Create Economic Synergy Between Malaysia And Singapore As A Global Hub - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The establishment of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is set to enhance the economic landscape of both Malaysia and Singapore, positioning them as a global hub along a key shipping route, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF). 

Malaysia's Economy To Grow 4.5 -5.5 Pct In 2025 - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is projected to grow between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent in 2025, against 4.8 per cent and 5.3 per cent in 2024, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).   

GEM Education Pledges RM100 Mln To ASEM For Semiconductors Talent Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Global EduTech Management Group (GEM Education), a company registered in Hong Kong, has pledged to support RM100 million for the Advanced Semiconductor Academy of Malaysia (ASEM), which will focus on developing world-class talent and providing industry-relevant education for a digital future driven by semiconductors.

Malaysia's Trade Records 10.2 Pct Jump, Exceeds RM2 Trillion Mark In First Nine Months Of 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade from January to September 2024 rose 10.2 per cent to RM2.139 trillion, surpassing the RM2 trillion threshold in just nine months, compared to 10 months in 2023, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Strong China-Malaysia Ties Key Factor In Driving Investments: Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Longstanding and stable relations with China are a key consideration for investors seeking to expand into Southeast Asia, with the strength of China-Malaysia ties making Malaysia a top destination for Chinese enterprises, analysts said on Thursday.

Taiwan Seeks 10,000 Engineers Annually To Strengthen Its Semiconductor Sector

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Taiwan is seeking 10,000 semiconductor and related industry engineers each year to support its role as a main hub for the semiconductor industry, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) being a key player.

Malaysia's Semicon Sector Can Enhance Southeast Asia's Tech Landscape -- IC Design Experts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Experts from integrated circuit (IC) design industry players Skyechip, Weeroc, and Chipsbank have emphasised the potential of Malaysia’s semiconductor sector to enhance Southeast Asia’s technology landscape at the Selangor Smart City and Digital Economy Convention (SDEC) 2024 today.

Malaysia, The Key Gateway For Taiwan's Exports To Asian Countries

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia serves as a key gateway for Taiwan's exports to Asian countries due to the many parallels in their development journeys, said Kaohsiung Deputy Mayor Charles Lin.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower In Sync With Most Regional Markets

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower in tandem with the weak performance across the region following a negative cue from global equities overnight with strong selling In technology stocks, said an analyst.