Beyond merely chasing foreign investments
Realised investments should be assessed by the outcomes of their execution, including whether they create the right spillover effects that improve income levels and generate jobs, says Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
HK sees innovation, tech efforts bear fruit
HONG KONG: From the first homegrown chip to the rapid rise in global innovation rankings, Hong Kong has accelerated its pivot toward innovation and technology (I&T) over the past year, positioning the sector as a critical new engine for growth alongside its traditional economic pillars.
Required low-carbon investment for OIC averages 1.4% of GDP - Bank Negara deputy governor
KUALA LUMPUR: The investment required for the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries to pursue low-carbon strategies averages 1.4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) and rises to over 5.0 per cent for low-income members, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Deputy Governor Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid said today.
Consumer demand expected to remain firm
PETALING JAYA: Local businesses that sell and distribute goods to consumers, or what is termed "distributive trade" in industry parlance, saw a slight slowdown in growth in November 2025, with overall trade expanding 6.4% year-on-year (y-o-y) but dipping 1.2% month-on-month.
Labour market to stay firm with hiring drive
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's labour market is expected to remain stable this year, supported by resilient domestic oriented sectors as the economy continues to expand at a moderate pace.
Infrastructure rollout to bolster construction stocks
PETALING JAYA: Select construction stocks are expected to remain in focus in 2026, supported by the rollout of major infrastructure projects in both Malaysia and Singapore.
What humming export machines mean for the trade war
THE tariffs imposed by the United States became the big economic story of 2025, as much for what they didn't do as for the disruption they engendered and outcry they caused.
Consumption, VM2026 to drive economic growth
PETALING JAYA: While softer exports are expected to drag on Malaysia's growth this year, Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) is set to provide a boost to the economy.
Industrial sector persists despite softer growth
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's industrial production index (IPI) reading in November 2025 suggests resilience in industrial activity despite the figure being slightly lower than consensus expectations.
Indonesia needs to stop living dangerously
INDONESIA's first president, Sukarno, famously titled his 1964 independence day address Tahun vivere pericoloso – the year of living dangerously.
