Economy

KUALA LANGAT: The excitement of the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) is beginning to be felt by the residents of Tanjung Sepat, as the hosting of the games is expected to bring economic spillover through increased demand for accommodation, food…

KUALA LUMPUR: The practice of early withdrawal from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings exposes more Malaysians to the risk of insufficient retirement savings and income uncertainty in old age. According to the OECD…

Although the country's economic data shows positive figures, the people's perception is often driven by different political narratives. It is said that numbers and data do not reflect the current economic situation.…

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…