KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — The collective Asean gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow at 4.7 per cent in 2025 compared with 4.2 per cent last year, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 25 — The government is opening opportunities for all parties, especially local authorities, to adopt solar photovoltaic (PV) systems as part of clean energy transition efforts.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — The ringgit is expected to stay firm with an upside bias against the greenback next week, ahead of the release of United States (US) central bank meeting minutes and the US personal consumption expenditures inflation report.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — The ringgit closed higher against the United States (US) dollar and other major and regional currencies on Friday as the greenback remained weak amid continued concerns over US fiscal policy.

PUTRAJAYA, May 23 — The national labour market remained robust in the first quarter of 2025 (Q1 2025) with a 17.23 million labour force and a stable 3.1 per cent unemployment rate, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar on Friday due to a weaker US Dollar Index (DXY) amid mixed economic data, said an analyst.

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, May 23 — The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has welcomed a proposal to raise the national retirement age to 65, citing the potential of experienced, older workers to continue contributing meaningfully to the economy, but cautioned against a...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) announced its highest dividend in four years at 51 sen per share, totalling over RM2.96 billion, while reaffirming its commitment to creating long-term value through sound financial management, operational strength, and community investments that benefit both shareholders and the nation.

PUTRAJAYA, May 22 — A total of 103 new flight routes, 29 increased flight frequencies, and five chartered flights have been approved from several major destinations to boost global connectivity ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026).

LANGKAWI, May 22 — The Defence Ministry (Mindef) has signed 40 contracts or letters of acceptance (LOA), letters of intent (LOI), and memoranda of understanding (MOU), worth RM11 billion, with strategic partners during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA’25).

PUTRAJAYA, May 22 — Labour productivity per hour worked grew 1.0 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, registering RM42.50 per hour, according to the Labour Productivity Statistics for First Quarter 2025 (Q1 2025) released today.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — Malaysia’s headline inflation increased to 1.4 per cent in April with the consumer price index at 134.3 versus 132.4 the same month a year ago, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — The ringgit opened higher against the United States (US) dollar on Thursday as the greenback depreciated due to weaker US economic data recorded.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim believes the selection of the Proton e.MAS 7 as the official national vehicle for the Asean chairmanship can serve as a catalyst for the promotion and development of the country’s Electric Vehicle (ev) Industry.

PUTRAJAYA, May 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today outlined a bold strategic vision for Asean’s next phase of growth, emphasising stronger economic integration, trade expansion and cross-border energy connectivity as key pillars under Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship this year.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — Finland aims to deepen economic ties with Malaysia, focusing on the circular economy, smart and sustainable energy solutions, digitalisation, and semiconductors to boost trade and investment in the region.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — Malaysia Investment Development Authority (Mida) introduced two strategic programmes at SEMICON Southeast Asia (SEA) 2025 to accelerate industry growth and foster international partnerships.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — Malaysia and Palestine have agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation towards health systems that are fair, resilient and based on universal human values.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — The ringgit ended higher today as concerns over the fiscal health of the United States continued to weigh on the greenback.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — The FBM KLCI has extended its decline for a fifth consecutive session today, underscoring a deepening risk-off sentiment across Malaysia’s equity market, said an analyst.