Johor posts record RM110bil investments in 2025
JOHOR BAHRU: Johor recorded total investments of RM110 billion in 2025, the highest ever in Malaysia's history.
Malaysia’s three-year investment approvals exceed RM1 trillion
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's total approved investments over the past three years have surpassed the RM1 trillion mark, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin.
Economy remains resilient, Bank Negara assessing potential risk from Middle East war - governor
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's economy remains resilient despite rising global uncertainty arising from the escalating conflict in the Middle East, and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is closely monitoring developments as the situation continues to evolve.
Malaysia breaks investment record with RM426.7 bil in 2025, up 11% year-on-year
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia recorded RM426.7 billion in approved investments for 2025, the highest level ever, up 11 per cent from RM384.4 billion in 2024, reflecting continued growth despite a cautious global climate.
Keeping interest rates unchanged sound move
Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) decision to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged is appropriate, despite ongoing global uncertainties, as current price pressures stem largely from supply shocks.
Matrade to safeguard Malaysian exports
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (Matrade) is taking proactive steps to cushion the impact of escalating geopolitical conflicts in West Asia by activating a comprehensive mitigation framework to support Malaysian exporters navigating maritime blockades, surging logistics costs and supply chain disruptions.
Lowest growth target since 1991 set as China’s old model falters
China has set its most modest growth target in more than three decades, in a tacit acknowledgment that the model powering the country's rapid rise for four decades is showing strains.
Limited impact from Hormuz Strait closure
Concerns are arising on the effects of the Hormuz Strait closure due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Beijing targets steel, refining capacity after mixed success
Chinese overcapacity in steelmaking and oil refining is once again in the government's crosshairs.
India protects economy amid Middle East tensions
India has stepped up plans to shield its economy as the worsening conflict in the Middle East disrupted oil and gas supplies and put millions of Indian workers in the region at risk.
