Economy

PETALING JAYA: Johor recorded the highest economic growth among all states at 8.0 percent, with its economic value reaching RM171 billion in 2025, contributing nearly 10 percent to Malaysia's economy. This was followed by Penang…

Why are the Ringgit and USD often in the spotlight? Understand the factors influencing exchange rates and their impact on Malaysians. Market movements are often influenced by current global issues. However, one of the most…

KUALA LUMPUR: Amid escalating global economic uncertainty driven by the United States-Israel and Iran conflict, Malaysia's technology sector continues to shine. The latest indicators show strengthening momentum, with exports of…

KUALA LUMPUR : The ringgit extended its upward momentum, opening firmer on Monday against the US dollar and other major currencies, supported by improved risk sentiment following signs of easing geopolitical tensions. At 8 am, the local…

SHAH ALAM – A total of 38,953 individuals have been recorded as having lost their jobs during the period from January to May 2026, thus prompting the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) to intensify various intervention measures to help…

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued its upward movement on Friday, closing higher against the United States (US) dollar as uncertainty surrounding the conflict in West Asia weighed on the US currency. At 6 pm, the local currency rose to…

TOKYO: Bank Rakyat has strengthened efforts to internationalise Malaysian businesses by hosting the “Bank Rakyat BizMatch: Make Malaysian Businesses Great” programme in Tokyo, creating new opportunities for local companies to expand into…

KUALALUMPUR :  Pecca Group Berhad has appointed former Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mazlan Mansor as its new chairman following the resignation of Datuk Mohamed Suffian Awang. In a filing to Bursa Malaysia, the company…

SUBANG JAYA: Women entrepreneurs, technology leaders, and strategic industry partners converged in Subang Jaya for the FemForward Forum 2026, a programme to boost women-led small and medium enterprises (SMEs) via innovation, digitisation,…

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its position in the global semiconductor landscape as SEMICON Southeast Asia (SEMICON SEA) 2026 officially opened in the capital, spotlighting the region’s accelerating…