28d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd expects cement demand to remain steady, supported by infrastructure projects under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which has targeted RM430 billion in gross development expenditure for the 2026–2030 period, compared with RM415 billion under the 12th Malaysia Plan.
28d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that Malaysia and Turkiye should work together in areas such as sharing technologies, digitalisation, and artificial intelligence (AI) to confront global challenges and achieve mutual prosperity.
29d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) recorded RM6.8 billion in digital exports between 2024 and the first half (1H) of 2025, marking a milestone in Malaysia’s digital economy journey.
29d ago
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 7 (Bernama) — Bioeconomy Corporation aims to generate at least RM2.2 billion in revenue from companies under its BioNexus Status and Bio-based Accelerator (BBA) programmes in 2026, said chief executive officer Mohd Khairul Fidzal Abdul Razak.
30d ago
SEPANG, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has taken a significant step towards strengthening its aviation training ecosystem with the launch of MAB Academy’s Simulator Building here, reinforcing the country’s ambition to become a leading regional aviation hub.
30d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Growth in Malaysia’s advertising expenditure (adex) continues to be driven almost entirely by digital platforms, while traditional media segments continue to decline, according to Kenanga Research.
30d ago
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The second phase of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) salary adjustment for civil servants is expected to have a strong positive impact on the retail economy, according to an economist.
30d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will fully settle excess tax refunds for the 2023 and 2024 assessment years this year.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Mandatory e-invoicing for companies with annual sales of between RM1 million and RM5 million, originally scheduled to take effect from Jan 1, 2026, has been extended by a year without any penalty being imposed.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The banking sector is expected to appear steadfast in 2026 driven by sustained credit growth; net interest margin expansion; resilient non-interest income (NOII); and stable national clearing code (NCC), according to AmInvestment Bank Bhd.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s logistics sector continues to fare better, supported by resilient domestic demand and e-commerce activity, despite a moderation in overall trade growth, according to Kenanga Research.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Petrochemical prices in 2026 could enter a short-term bull cycle despite a weak near-term macroeconomic backdrop, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).