Economy

PETALING JAYA: CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad (CIMB Islamic) was named the World's Best Islamic Bank 2026 at the Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards 2026, making it the first Malaysian bank to receive this prestigious global recognition…

PETALING JAYA: The energy transition is no longer just an environmental agenda, but rather an economic and national security necessity, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister emphasised that public-private cooperation…

PUTRAJAYA: The Statistics Bill 2026 is expected to be gazetted by the end of this year after undergoing administrative processes following its approval in Parliament, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. He said the…

PETALING JAYA: The government needs to provide immediate assistance to micro, small and medium enterprises (PMKS), including matching grants, to face the 10 percent import tariff imposed by the United States (US). President of the Small…

SHAH ALAM: The increase in Negeri Sembilan's revenue collection from RM413 million in 2017 to RM610 million in 2025 provides a clear picture of a progressively healthier and more resilient fiscal position, said Associate Professor Dr Aimi…

KUANTAN: The MAHA Pahang 2026 programme is targeting a sales value of RM1.3 million, thereby providing economic spillover to agricultural entrepreneurs, agro‑based industries, the tourism sector, and the local community. Menteri…

SEPANG: AirBorneo is planned as a long-term catalyst to position Sarawak as a regional investment and logistics hub, while also supporting efforts to strengthen Malaysia's economy, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun…

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's trade performance continued to strengthen in June 2026, supported by sustained growth in both exports and imports. Total trade in June 2026 continued to strengthen, recording an increase of 44.7 percent…

KUALA LUMPUR: The increase in Malaysia's household debt to RM1.73 trillion as of March 2026 remains at a manageable level, but the sustained upward trend warrants attention to avoid risks to the economy and the nation's financial stability.…

CYBERJAYA: Economy Minister, YB Tuan Haji Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir has stressed that Bumiputera startups must be bold enough to move into the scale-up phase and penetrate regional and global markets to ensure more sustainable and…