KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — RM474.2 billion in approved investments across various economic sectors was recorded between 2024 (full year) and March 2025, according to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti).

PUTRAJAYA, July 22 — Malaysia is promoting its higher education capabilities at Expo 2025 Osaka, with the Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) hosting Higher Education Week at the Malaysia Pavilion this week.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The government remains committed to continuing the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidy, including for domestic use as well as for micro and small businesses in the food and beverage (F&B) sector.

By Yasmin Ramlan KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — More Malaysian women are leaving the workforce to become caregivers, with childcare the biggest barrier to their continued employment, revealed the World Bank’s Inclusive Employment Practices Survey. World Bank senior economist Shakira Teh Sharifuddin...

By Yasmin Ramlan KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Deep-rooted gender biases and inadequate workplace support systems remain barriers to Malaysian women’s full participation in the workforce, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim. Speaking at the launch of the World Bank’s Inclusive Employment...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The data centre framework to be developed by the Digital Ministry through the Data Centre Task Force (DCTF) will ensure data centre development policy and implementation are holistically coordinated.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Malaysia’s inflation rose at a slower pace of 1.1 per cent in June 2025, with the index standing at 134.5 points compared to 133.0 in the same month last year, according to the Statistics Department (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) is expected to enhance Malaysia’s competitiveness by promoting high-value manufacturing through business and investor-friendly policies, say economists.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar in early trade, supported by a weaker greenback as markets remain cautious ahead of the United States' August 1 tariff decision.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — A framework for sustainable data centres is expected to be introduced this October, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — The pressures of rising living costs is the main reason youth delay having children, even if they want to do so sooner, said Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (Mosti) remains committed to formulating and implementing policies and initiatives in collaboration with the Digital Ministry to drive broader adoption of blockchain technology across key national sectors.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — Bursa Malaysia remained in the red at mid-morning, slipping 0.2 per cent as selling pressure continued to persist.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — Bursa Malaysia opened flat and proceeded to retreat in early trade today, reflecting a lack of catalysts in the market after a downbeat Wall Street performance last Friday.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar at the opening session on Monday, continuing from last Friday, as the Malaysian economy was projected to grow higher in the second quarter, signalling that the country’s economy remains resilient.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, July 21 — As Malaysia grapples with a persistent oversupply of unsold homes and worsening affordability, experts are urging for a vacancy tax to encourage property owners and developers to make better use of idle units. This policy, adopted in cities including...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 — The ringgit is expected to hover around RM4.24 to RM4.26 next week amid mixed signals in the market.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Malaysia needs original technology and innovation, rather than just more products on the road, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Malaysia is boosting coal-fired power output and importing the fuel at record levels, a Reuters analysis of data showed, taking advantage of low prices even as it pledges to increase use of gas-fuelled electricity generation in the longer term.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Malaysia's economy is forecast to grow by 4.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) based on advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates, slightly outpacing the previous quarter’s 4.4 per cent.