Gov't must explain deferred rural road projects despite threefold budget increase, says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: Despite a near threefold increase in rural road allocations, questions remain over why projects were deferred and contractors were left awaiting payment, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
Design sharpens edge for Chinese exports
GUANGZHOU: Stainless steel has long endured a rather understated existence. It can be found in kitchen sinks, saucepans and rubbish bins, having proved durable and practical but unglamorous.
Invest Johor identifies five potential sectors at Nexus Sedenak
JOHOR BAHRU: Invest Johor has identified five key potential sectors for development at Nexus Sedenak, which is set to become a new industrial and supply chain hub under the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
HSBC upgrades Malaysia's 2026 GDP growth to 5.5%
KUALA LUMPUR: HSBC has upgraded Malaysia's 2026 economic growth to 5.5 per cent from 5.2 per cent, the third consecutive year above the five per cent threshold, according to HSBC.
Chip upcycle to sustain M’sia’s growth momentum
Semiconductor trade is expected to remain an important driver of Malaysia's external sector and overall economic growth, says Phillip Capital Research.
Steel demand stunted
Malaysia's iron and steel industry currently stands at a critical inflection point, as intersecting structural pressures including increasing overcapacity, intensifying trade protectionism, and sustainability mandates pose challenges to growth and competitiveness.
Malaysia’s debt servicing bill soars
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's debt servicing costs are projected to reach RM61bil in 2027, exceeding the Health Ministry's RM47.7bil allocation and the RM40bil earmarked for fuel subsidies.
Govt confident 2026 GDP growth will exceed 5%, strong economy to benefit the people - Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is confident that economic growth will exceed 5.0 per cent this year, marking the third consecutive year of growth above 5.0 per cent under the MADANI Government, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
Malaysia's trade with BRICS nations exceeds RM846.5bil in 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's total trade with BRICS member countries reached RM846.5 billion in 2025, up 3.4 per cent from RM818.04 billion in 2024, and accounted for 27.7 per cent of the country's total global trade.
BMI: Asean to strengthen medicine supply chains, domestic manufacturing
KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN governments will strengthen supply chain monitoring and domestic manufacturing capabilities to improve resilience against medicine shortages and external supply shocks, said BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions.
