RON95 Subsidy Rationalisation Expected To Strengthen Fiscal Position – Economists

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to lower the price of RON95 petrol to RM1.99 per litre through targeted subsidies is expected to bolster Malaysia’s fiscal position while ensuring assistance reaches the rakyat, economists say.

Govt Collecting State Forestry Data For FAO Submission Next Year – Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The government is currently collecting forestry data from all state governments to be submitted as updated information to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) next year, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

FMM Hopes No Additional Tax On Manufacturing Sector In Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) hopes the government will not introduce additional taxes on the manufacturing industry during the tabling of Budget 2026.

National Infrastructure, Heritage Meet In Keretapi Sarong Event

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- National infrastructure such as train transportation is more than steel and tracks.

Low OPR Reduces Borrowing Costs, Helps People Own Homes - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The lower Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) is expected to support homeownership affordability through reduced debt servicing costs, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Ringgit Seen At 4.08 By End-2025 On Reforms, Stability - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is projected to strengthen to 4.08 against the US dollar by year end, underpinned by Malaysia’s macroeconomic stability, ongoing reforms and investor rotation out of US assets, Kenanga Investment Bank (IB) Bhd said.

BNM Keeps OPR Steady, Signals Confidence In Economy – Economist

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged signals confidence that the current economic environment is conducive to supporting growth without risking overheating or financial imbalances, said an economist. 

Malaysia’s Construction Sector Opportunities Remain Abundant -- RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Opportunities in Malaysia’s construction sector remain abundant, driven by surging demand for data centres (DCs) alongside the rollout of non-DC projects, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Clear Economic Policies, Strategic Infrastructure Projects Reaffirm Malaysia's Position As Regional Hub - PM Anwar

From Voon Miaw Ping

BEIJING, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said clear economic policies and strategic infrastructure projects have reaffirmed Malaysia’s position as a key hub for business and investment in the region.

Boyd Unveils Plug-And-Play Tool To Speed Up Liquid-Cooled Data Centre Deployment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Boyd has introduced a new thermal testing tool, the Rack Emulator, aimed at enabling safer and more efficient deployment of liquid-cooled data centres, particularly for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.

Government Commits To Continuing Fiscal Reforms -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to continuing fiscal reform initiatives, including the Medium-Term Revenue Strategy (MTRS), to enhance revenue collection and review public expenditure, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.

PNB Merdeka Ventures Proposes RM6 Bln Sukuk Programme For Merdeka 118 Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd (PNBMV) has proposed an Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) programme (Merdeka Sukuk Wakalah Programme) of up to RM6 billion in nominal value.