Tourism Players Urge Better Connectivity, Stronger Global Promotion For Labuan

LABUAN, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Better connectivity and stronger global promotion would boost tourism development for Labuan, urged the island’s tourism players.

Labuan Corp Advisory Council's First Meeting Looks At Strengthening Island's Economy

LABUAN, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Members of the Advisory Council of Labuan Corporation commenced their inaugural meeting today, focusing on strengthening the island’s economy and addressing several outstanding and emerging economic challenges.

Strong Domestic Demand Boosts Malaysia’s GDP, Narrows Fiscal Deficit To 3.7 Pct - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Strong domestic demand helped Malaysia outperform expectations, lifting fourth-quarter 2025 GDP to a three-year high of 6.3 per cent and full-year growth to 5.2 per cent, above the government’s forecast, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Malaysia's 2025 Economic Growth Beats Estimates At 5.2 Pct - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy grew by 5.2 per cent in 2025 on account of strong domestic demand and favourable exports exceeding the forecast range of 4-4.8 per cent, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

AirAsia X Positions Bahrain As Strategic Hub For Global Network Expansion

From Abdul Hamid A Rahman

MANAMA, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) is advancing its global expansion strategy by positioning Bahrain as a strategic hub to strengthen connectivity between Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Australia.

Govt stresses More Effective Implementation Mechanism For 13MP -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The government has stressed that the main focus in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) has now shifted from simply setting growth targets to implementing more effective mechanisms.

UPI Rollout To Enhance Payment Efficiency, Reduce Transaction Costs

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system, which is set to enter the Malaysian market, will enhance payment efficiency, reduce transaction costs and support smoother digital transactions between Malaysian and Indian firms, as well as for consumers and diaspora communities.

Malaysia’s 4Q 2025 Growth To Signal Strong Underlying Momentum For 2026, Say Economists

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025) is expected to exceed the the year-earlier level, signalling stronger underlying momentum and lower downside risks heading into 2026, according to economists

Malaysia, India To Promote Ringgit-rupee Use In Bilateral Trade - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and India have agreed to expedite the use of the ringgit and rupee in bilateral trade and investment, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

India To Strengthen Partnership With Malaysia In Digital Economy, Semiconductors

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- India will further strengthen its partnership with Malaysia, particularly in the digital economy and semiconductor sectors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

Malaysia, India To Promote Ringgit-Rupee Use In Bilateral Trade - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and India have agreed to expedite the use of the ringgit and rupee in bilateral trade and investment, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

McDonald’s Malaysia To Invest RM1 Bln Over Five Years, Open 100 Restaurants

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- McDonald’s Malaysia is planning to invest RM1 billion to open 100 new restaurants, modernise existing outlets and strengthen digital capabilities over the next five years.