1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The REHDA Institute CEO Series 2026, scheduled for Jan 15, 2026, at Le Méridien Petaling Jaya, will focus on economic conditions and policy signals shaping Malaysia’s business and investment environment in the year ahead.
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's announcement on strategic direction and institutional reforms further strengthens the confidence of industry players, the public, and investors in national policies, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
12d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has maintained its economic resilience in 2025, supported by the country’s trade neutrality and openness despite United States (US) President Donald Trump's tariff wars and geopolitical turbulence, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
17d ago
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.
18d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) assessment of Malaysia’s economic performance reflects the nation’s prudent fiscal management, strong domestic demand, and commitment to structural reforms under the MADANI Economy framework, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
19d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The lack of large-capitalisation (large-cap) companies with sufficient liquidity is one of the major challenges making Bursa Malaysia less attractive to foreign investors compared with its regional peers, said Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB).
20d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- An estimated 5.6 million recipients eligible for the monthly SARA aid have been recorded, with total entitlements reaching RM5 billion a year, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
20d ago
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia must accept the reality that the country can no longer be overly dependent on dividends from Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), as the national oil company operates as a commercial entity whose performance is closely tied to global oil prices.
22d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The next negotiation session between the federal government and the Sabah government regarding special grants is scheduled to be held on Dec 19, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
27d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Setting a tiered price for RON95 at RM2.10 or RM2.30 under the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) programme after the 300-litre quota has been fully used will retain elements of inefficiency.
27d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The government is confident that the country’s economic growth will reach the upper end of its targeted range, namely 4.8 per cent for 2025.
29d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Initial public offerings (IPOs) on Bursa Malaysia have performed strongly this year, with expectations that the number of listings will reach 60 companies, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.