MOF Exploring Ways For More Semiconductor Firms To List On Bursa Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is exploring ways to create a pathway for more semiconductor-related companies, both foreign direct investment (FDI)-linked and local firms, to be listed on Bursa Malaysia, said its Deputy Minister Liew Chin Tong.

JS-SEZ To Address Brain Drain With Higher Pay Scale -- Invest Johor 

By Mohamad Syazwan Mustafa

ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 10 (Bernama) — The development of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is now one of Johor state government’s main pillars to address the issue of brain drain.

Manufacturing Sales Rise 5.3 Pct To RM173.1 Bln In March 2026 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing sector posted sales value of RM173.1 billion in March 2026, an increase of 5.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). 

Malaysia’s Economy Remains Resilient Despite West Asia Risks, Says BNM Governor

By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy remains resilient despite mounting risks from the ongoing West Asia conflict, supported by strong domestic demand, sustained investment activity and robust exports linked to the global technology and artificial intelligence (AI) upcycle.

BNM Sees Malaysia Maintaining Growth Momentum In 1Q 2026 Amid External Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said Malaysia’s latest economic indicators point towards continued growth momentum in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), driven by sustained domestic demand and strong export performance.

Malaysia Must Strive To Become Tech Nation To Address Low Wage Issue -- Liew

ISKANDAR PUTERI, March 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to shift from being perceived mainly as a trading nation to a technology-driven country by striving to produce its own technological innovations in order to tackle the issue of low wages in the country.

Labuan Agricultural Income Exceeds RM247 Million In 2023 – DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, April 16 (Bernama) -- Agricultural income for Labuan recorded RM247.14 million in 2023, with the capture fisheries subsector registered as the main contributor at RM217.16 million, according to the Agricultural Census Report 2024 for the Federal Territories published by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today.

RTS Link: Johor Must Refine Strategy To Tackle Skilled Labour Outflows

By Hasnah Jusid

JOHOR BAHRU, April 12 (Bernama) -- Johor must refine its cross-border economic strategy and sharpen policy clarity to address the outflow of skilled labour ahead of the planned launch of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link early next year.

World Bank Raises Malaysia’s 2026 Growth Forecast To 4.4 Pct On Strong Domestic Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The World Bank Group has raised Malaysia’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 4.4 per cent from 4.1 per cent, citing resilient domestic demand, its lead economist for Malaysia, Apurva Sanghi, said.

Wage-Setting Institutions Must Be Strengthened To Ensure Meaningful Income Growth - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must strengthen the institutions that shape how wages are set between employers and employees to raise incomes and strengthen purchasing power meaningfully.

MITI To Give Explanation On Alleged Excess Capacity, Forced Labour -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will give an explanation to the United States (US) regarding allegations of structural excess capacity and production as well as the use of forced labour, which are among issues under probe under Section 301(b) of the US’ Trade Act of 1974.

BNPL Use Among Malaysian Youth Raises Concern As Under-30s Make Up 40 Pct - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Buy now, pay later (BNPL) use among Malaysian youth raises concern as those aged 30 and below make up about 40 per cent of BNPL transactions in the country, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said.