2025: Sparking Malaysia’s Energy Transformation, Powering ASEAN’s Future

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- 2025 has been nothing short of an exciting year for Malaysia, sparking new ideas and driving growth across the energy sector.

Portugal Key To Malaysia’s Deeper Economic Engagement With EU - Ambassador 

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Portugal is emerging as a strategic gateway for Malaysia’s deeper economic engagement with the European Union (EU), offering strengths in renewable energy, manufacturing, maritime logistics and technology partnerships, said Malaysian Ambassador to Portugal Datuk Eldeen Husaini Mohd Hashim.

Malaysia's Gig Workers Bill 2025 Sets New Benchmark, Protects 1.2 Mln Workers

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gig economy performed better in 2025 than in 2024, buoyed by positive economic momentum and supportive policy measures, but the highlight is undeniably the passing of the Gig Workers Bill 2025.

SMEs Advance Further This Year Amid Stable Environment, Consistent Policies And Targeted Support

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.

Malaysia's ESG Commitment Advances With Carbon Tax, ESG Reporting And Sustainability Initiatives In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- The outlook for the adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards by companies in Malaysia looks highly positive next year due largely to practical policy initiatives unveiled this year, such as the carbon tax, increased ESG reporting and scaling up sustainability initiatives.

2025: A Year Malaysia kept Moving Despite Headwinds, Though Outlook Remains Cautious

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.

Cooperation Essential To Empower Global Muslim Business Community -- Mohamed Iqbal

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Cooperation among the global Muslim business community is essential to strengthening its collective capacity and positioning it as a real potent economic force, said Global Muslim Business Forum president Datuk Seri Mohamed Iqbal Rawther.

After Fruitful G20 Meet, PM Anwar Leaves For Kenya On Next Official Visit

From Saraswathi Muniappan

PRETORIA, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today departed from South Africa for Nairobi, Kenya, after a fruitful engagement at the G20 Leaders Summit here.

South Africa An Important Investment, Trade Partner -- Tengku Zafrul

By M. Saraswathi

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Trade and investment ties with the African Union, particularly South Africa, are a priority, said the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Resilience Begins With Right Policies -- PM Anwar

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Countries can withstand global shocks only when their policies are sound, aligned and ready for stress, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

PM Anwar To Participate In G20 Leaders' Summit-related Meetings

From Saraswathi Muniappan

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 22 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will participate in the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit-related meetings on the third day of his working visit here.

Bilateral Meeting With South African President, Business Forum For Anwar On Second Day In South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will begin his second day here with a bilateral meeting with South Africa’s President, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa.