2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive legislative framework in the form of a National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Act will further strengthen the implementation of Malaysia’s industrial and talent development agenda under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030).
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The review and upgrade of negotiations of free trade agreements (FTAs) are a critical strategy to ensure that Malaysia’s trade framework remains relevant in driving the nation’s economic and socio-economic agenda.
12d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) Drone Championship delivered a high-profile test of human skill against artificial intelligence (AI), with autonomous systems setting new speed benchmarks while a human pilot narrowly prevailed in the headline Human vs AI finale.
19d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's total trade in 2025 reached its highest value on record, surpassing the RM3 trillion mark at RM3.06 trillion, a 6.3 per cent year-on-year increase, with exports exceeding imports to generate a RM151.80 billion trade surplus.
26d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian healthcare sector is poised to extend beyond hospitals in 2026 following several mega healthcare listings expected this year, according to Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB).
28d ago
JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit’s recent strengthening to around 3.16 against the Singapore dollar was expected and has had little impact on cross-border trade between Malaysia and Singapore, an academic said.
30d ago
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd expects Malaysia's economy to maintain its strong momentum with gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.3 per cent in 2026, following the likely 4.6 per cent expansion in 2025.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Australia is eyeing an increase in investment and trade with Malaysia next year, said Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia, Danielle Heinecke.
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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.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s continuous commitment to strengthening its brand presence in an ever-changing market was recognised as it received the prestigious Brand of the Year 2025–2026 award at the World Branding Awards held in Osaka, Japan, recently.
2m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Fruit traders and importers can apply directly to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) for exemptions from Sales and Service Tax (SST) on imported fruit, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to raise the e-invoice exemption threshold from RM500,000 to RM1 million beginning 2026 would ease the compliance costs and administrative burden for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).