Nearly A Third Of SARA Aid Spent Within Five Days Of Disbursal, Proving Programme's Effectiveness -- Johan

By Nor Baizura Basri and Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Almost one third of the approximately RM624.97 million disbursed under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) aid programme since Jan 9 has been spent as of Jan 13, indicating its effectiveness in helping low-income groups cope with the cost of living.

DOSM Projects Economy To Grow 5.7 Pct In 4Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow by 5.7 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025), supported by a strong performance in the main economic sectors and robust domestic demand, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

AirBorneo Flights To Switch From MH To MY Flight Codes On Jan 14

KUCHING, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- AirBorneo flights previously operating under the MH flight codes (MH3000 series) will, effective from Jan 14, be reflected under the MY flight codes (MY3000 series) following the airline’s planned transition to its own Departure Control System (DCS).

Building Costs Rise In Dec 2025 On Higher Cement, Sand -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Building costs rose in December 2025, driven by higher cement and sand prices, data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) showed.

Over 900 Cops Deployed For Kinabatangan, Lamag By-elections - Sabah CPO

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- A total of 926 police officers and personnel have been deployed in Sabah to ensure the smooth conduct of the Kinabatangan and Lamag by-elections.

Johor Tops Property Market, Sabah Records Gains Across Sectors - Rahim & Co

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Johor has emerged as one of the strongest-performing states in both property transaction volume and value, while Sabah recorded improvements across the residential, commercial, and industrial segments.

Domino’s Pizza Malaysia Opens Doors To New Franchise Opportunities Nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Domino’s Pizza Malaysia is opening its doors to new franchise opportunities nationwide as part of its ongoing expansion, inviting aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners to grow with one of the world’s most recognisable pizza brands.

MRB Activates Rubber Production Incentive For Dec 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for cuplump and latex has been activated in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak for December 2025, according to the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB).

Wilfred Madius Appointed POIC Sabah Chairman, Roger Chin As Invest Sabah Chairman

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 29 (Bernama) --Tuaran Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau, who is also Tamparuli state assemblyman has been appointed Palm Oil Industrial Cluster (POIC) Sabah chairman, while former Sabah Customs director Datuk Jonathan Kandok is deputy chairman.

Penang, Johor, Selangor, Sarawak, KL Dominates Malaysia's Exports In November 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Penang, Johor, Selangor, Sarawak, and Kuala Lumpur dominated Malaysia’s exports, accounting for 85.5 per cent of the total in November 2025, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Comprehensive Policy Needed To Uplift Labuan Economy, Says Academic

LABUAN, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive and forward-looking policy framework is needed to revitalise Labuan’s economy that will fully leverage its strategic location, federal territory status and established offshore financial ecosystem, said an academic.

Malaysia’s Inflation Up 1.4 Pct In November 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rose 1.4 per cent in November 2025, edging up from 1.3 per cent in October, with the consumer price index at 135.1 points compared with 133.3 a year earlier, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.