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By Nor Baizura Basri and Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The reform agenda implemented under the MADANI Economy framework which emphasises fiscal discipline has strengthened investor confidence in the country and contributed to the ringgit’s strengthening last year, according to Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower on Thursday as the US dollar strengthened against other major currencies, following news that Donald Trump has no plans to remove the current Federal Reserve (Fed) chairman.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded broad-based economic growth in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025), driven by strong performance across all major sectors, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s achievements at the Expo 2025 Osaka and as ASEAN Chair in 2025 have positioned the country as a trusted partner in driving sustainable growth, regional integration, and global investor confidence, setting the stage for Visit Malaysia Year 2026 and beyond.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s stock market rebounded and held steady towards year-end, underpinned by attractive valuations and a gradual earnings recovery, despite a turbulent global backdrop precipitated by US-imposed tariffs and a prolonged government shutdown that weighed on investor sentiment.
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.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has welcomed the appointment of Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz as its new chairman with immediate effect.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must harmonise regulations, accelerate the implementation of the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) and align digital and sustainability standards to maximise the potential of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) in securing sustainable competitiveness.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s neutrality offers a rare, viable platform for trade, technology collaboration and investment with all major economic players, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced the issuance of two limited-edition commemorative coins to mark the ASEAN-Malaysia Chairmanship 2025 (ASEAN25) and 75th anniversary of the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM75).
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia concludes its ASEAN chairmanship with the 2025 summit, the momentum around sustainability and digitalisation must now translate into long-term action through capacity-building, ethical governance, and shared standards, to ensure the region's growth remains resilient and inclusive.
