KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — The enactment of the Cross-Border Insolvency Bill 2025 is expected to support Malaysia’s long-term goal of attracting foreign direct investments (FDI), as well as strengthening the nation’s economic stability.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — Household debt stood at RM1.65 trillion as of the end of March, equivalent to 84.3 per cent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — Malaysia must strive to nurture more tech-driven companies that can grow into Asean-based multinational corporations (MNCs) and eventually establish a global footprint, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — The ringgit opened higher today against the United States dollar and other major and regional currencies, supported by easing global trade tensions that lifted investor sentiment, an analyst said.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has revised Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection to between 4 per cent and 4.8 per cent, from between 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent previously.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — The government continues to support the construction sector by granting Sales and Service Tax (SST) exemptions for selected projects, particularly those involving residential buildings and public facilities, including houses of worship, recreational parks and public toilets, said Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — The Producer Price Index (PPI), which measures price changes at the producer level, went down further by 4.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in June, after a 3.6 per cent decline the previous month, said the Statistics Department today.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — The ringgit is expected to hover between RM4.22 and RM4.24 next week as the US Federal Reserve (US Fed) is anticipated to maintain its policy rate.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 — Two foreign investment projects announced during the government’s trade and investment missions abroad have now begun, refuting claims Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visits abroad are fruitless.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 — The ringgit opened on a slightly firmer footing against the US dollar this morning, shrugging off the broader G10 currencies' weakness as a confluence of domestic optimism and regional tailwinds lifted sentiment, said an analyst.

SHAH ALAM, July 24 — Online shopping platforms offering buy now, pay later (BNPL) services have been urged to self-regulate to ensure consumer rights remain protected.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism (MYMT) 2026 was launched today to strengthen the country’s position as a top destination for affordable and quality healthcare.

PETALING JAYA, July 24 — The government has secured more than RM63 billion of investments under the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) as of March this year, with RM5 billion from domestic sources and RM58 billion from foreign sources, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The government's plan to reduce the price of RON95 petrol is widely seen as a positive step to ease living costs and support private consumption amid global economic uncertainties, said investment banks.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, supported by improved market sentiment following the latest fiscal support measures.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Malaysia is strengthening its position as Southeast Asia’s most comprehensive game development ecosystem via closer collaboration with PlayStation Studios Malaysia, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — The government is set to announce several proactive measures at the Asean Semiconductor Summit 2025 tomorrow to ensure the country’s semiconductor industry remains competitive.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Malaysia and South Korea have agreed to continue expanding strategic cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, green transition, digitalisation, and defence, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Malaysia has proposed three new key collaborative initiatives under its 2025 Asean chairmanship to boost regional cooperation in the creative sector, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

SINGAPORE, July 23 — Malaysia’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience in 2025, underpinned by strong domestic demand, robust investment activity, and favourable labour market conditions, despite pressures from global trade tensions and policy uncertainty.