Malaysia’s Economy Resilient Despite Floods, Cyclone Senyar - Moody's

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is likely to remain largely protected from major disruption, as the country’s manufacturing base has been mostly unaffected by the recent floods and Cyclone Senyar, according to Moody’s Ratings.

Malaysia Should Adopt And Adapt AI To Secure Digital Future - Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must move beyond debating whether to “adopt or adapt” to artificial intelligence (AI) and instead focus on doing both effectively to secure the country’s digital future, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Stop The Double Standards Against Palm Oil, Says MPOB Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The hypocrisy surrounding global environmental policies must stop, said  Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) chairman Datuk Mohamad Helmy Othman Basha, who called out the continued double standards against palm oil.

DAMAC Launches Global Search For ‘The Ultimate Islander’ To Live The Dream Life

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s largest private luxury real estate developer, DAMAC Properties has announced a global search for “The Ultimate DAMAC Islander” in a move blending wanderlust with luxury living.

Malaysia's Success In Lifting Millions From Poverty Often Overlooked -- World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s success in lifting millions out of poverty, without creating permanent slums, is often overlooked.

SST Revision, Expansion For Equitable Taxation, Protection Of Vulnerable Groups -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The Sales and Service Tax (SST) revision and expansion exemplify the government’s commitment to progressive and equitable taxation that strengthens fiscal position while protecting those who need it most, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan

Maritime Chain Crucial To ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Ties

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) – A maritime value chain that facilitates shipping connectivity and secures sea lanes, along with the ability to counter disruptions, is vital for ASEAN, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and China in their quest to consolidate tripartite economic cooperation and integration.

Energy Asia 2025 To Unpack Macro Landscapes Shaping Energy Industry -- Petronas

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The second edition of the energy forum Energy Asia 2025 will focus on geopolitical issues and macro landscapes surrounding the energy industry, according to Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).

Maritime Sector Not Immune To Tariff War, With Small Firms Facing Potential Death Blow

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s maritime sector, including its ports, is not immune to the fallout from the tariff war, which can potentially deal a death blow to small companies if the cost of shipping cargo increases exorbitantly.

Economists Lower Malaysia's GDP Growth Forecast To 4.5 Pct, Remain Confident In Economy's Resilience

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Economists revised downwards Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.5 per cent due to the debilitating tariffs implemented by the United States (US), but remained confident in the economy’s resilience.

Trump’s Tariff: A Test Of Malaysia’s Trade Resilience

By Dr Paul Anthony Maria Das

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump’s sweeping decision to impose a 24 per cent blanket tariff on Malaysian imports is more than just a protectionist measure.

PM Anwar Hails LHDN’s Performance, Optimistic About Future Revenue Growth

CYBERJAYA, March 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed optimism over the Inland Revenue Board’s (LHDN) performance, commending its achievements and the implementation of new systems that have boosted efficiency.