ALOR SETAR, Jan 20 — The government is not hastily pursuing developed nation status, but Malaysia’s improving economic growth has put it on track to achieve the status by 2028 or 2029, said Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — Malaysia is expected to maintain a solid 2025 growth rate of 5.0 per cent, supported by both domestic and external growth drivers, despite elevated risks from a potential trade war escalation.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar this morning, buoyed by cautious sentiment ahead of US President Donald Trump’s inauguration, an analyst said.

BRUSSELS, Jan 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Belgium today for a two-day working visit and to meet European Union leaders.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — The goal of the 5G network is not only to achieve 100 per cent coverage, but also prioritise areas that can deliver maximum benefits, such as industrial zones.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 19 — The Asia International Security Summit and Expo 2025 (AiSSE 2025), which starts tomorrow and runs until Wednesday, is set to position Malaysia as a regional and global innovation hub for security, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — Malaysia can generate potential investments of RM11 billion and potential exports of RM500 million following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to the United Kingdom.

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 19 — The memorandum of understanding (MOU) on tourism cooperation between Malaysia and South Korea signed last night is set to yield long-term benefits for both countries.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — Malaysia's economy is projected to grow at a moderate pace of 4.5 per cent to 5.0 per cent in 2025, benefitting from strong economic fundamentals and an uptick in foreign investments, Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLB) said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — The ringgit is expected to trade at around 4.50 against the US dollar next week, as markets brace for Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

LONDON, Jan 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to the United Kingdom (UK) has successfully attracted RM11 billion in potential investments across various sectors, including renewable energy and the digital economy.

LONDON, Jan 17 — The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) sets the stage for greater growth in trade, investment, and the exchange of knowledge and know-how between Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK), but hard work lies ahead.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Malaysia’s economy is expected to grow at a pace of 4.6 per cent this year, driven by increased domestic spending and investment, alongside continued expansion in external trade, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — The ringgit weakened against the United States (US) dollar at the close today on cautious market sentiment ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump as the US president on Monday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors is optimistic that Malaysia's 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) will exceed the advance estimate of 5.1 per cent announced today by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Malaysia’s 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by 5.1 per cent compared to the 3.6 per cent growth recorded in 2023, supported by positive growth across all sectors, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Malaysia's economy grew 4.8 per cent in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, official advance estimates showed today, slower than in the previous three-month period.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Gamuda Bhd and London-based real estate investor Castleforge marked the next stage in their £1.2 billion (RM6.6 billion) redevelopment of 75 London Wall in the City of London with a groundbreaking ceremony and the signing of one of London’s largest property development loan in recent years, valued at £500 million (RM2.75 billion).

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, taking cues from the overnight downbeat performance of Wall Street.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — The ringgit opened higher for the fourth consecutive day against the US dollar as investors reassessed their positions following the release of weaker US economic data, said an analyst.