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SUBANG JAYA, May 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is experiencing a consequential shift in the global order, necessitating a move away from the traditional pursuit of economic efficiency toward prioritising resilience, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation moderated to 1.4 per cent in 2025 as compared to 1.8 per cent in the previous year, supported by the firmer ringgit, sustained household spending and initiatives by the government.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Central banks must evolve into architects of resilience in a changing global landscape, rather than merely remain stewards of stability, important as that role remains, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) – Strengthening economic fundamentals and policy buffers amid uncertainties to global trade are crucial tools to ensure continuous growth and, in the process, guarantee the well-being of the rakyat, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rose modestly to 1.4 per cent in February 2026, with the consumer price index (CPI) climbing to 136.0 from 134.1 a year earlier, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s capital market is projected to grow to between RM13.8 trillion and RM20 trillion by 2045, while expanding organically to between RM5.8 trillion and RM6.3 trillion over the next five years, supported by the implementation of the Capital Market Masterplan 2026–2030 (CMP).
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Economically strong provinces must maintain solid foundations and strong resilience against external shocks to help stabilise the overall national economy, as emphasised by Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to China Global Television Network (CGTN).
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The actual expenditure on diesel subsidies decreased to RM6.2 billion in 2025 compared to RM10.1 billion in 2024, resulting in savings of about RM4 billion.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The government will ensure that the objectives of public financial management under the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (Act 850) are translated into better fiscal outcomes through the strengthening of a rules-based governance framework to improve transparency and accountability, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
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PUTRAJAYA, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Public willingness to contribute above the statutory rate through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) i-Topup scheme signals high trust in the stability of the country’s financial institutions, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The overall impact of ringgit movements on Malaysia’s trade competitiveness is expected to remain manageable, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.
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By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The 1.6 per cent increase in Malaysia’s consumer price index (CPI) for January 2026 is considered manageable, as the components that saw significant rises account for only a small share of the index, said an economist.