15h ago
CYBERJAYA, July 17 (Bernama) -- Unit Peneraju Agenda Bumiputera (TERAJU) needs to be a 'growth facilitator' that connects bumiputera companies to real opportunities, and not just focus on being a provider of programmes or financing.
19h ago
CYBERJAYA, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy remained resilient as preliminary data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) showed that its gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2026.
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The passage of the Statistics Bill 2026 in parliament today reflects the government's commitment to developing a more coordinated, credible, and responsive national statistical system, according to the Ministry of Economy.
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat has today passed the Statistics Bill 2026, which is aimed, among other things, to replace the Statistics Act 1965 (Act 415) to establish a more modern and comprehensive legal framework aligned with the current data and statistics ecosystem.
2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The government is reminding the public and businesses not to become complacent or underestimate the economic and supply chain impacts following Iran's declaration of the renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
2d ago
PUTRAJAYA, July 15 (Bernama) – Department of Statistics Malaysia’s deputy chief statistician (economic programme) Siti Asiah Ahmad has been named chief statistician, effective today.
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Ministry of Economy to engage manufacturers facing mounting pressure from the global supply crisis to help ease cost pressures.
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The National Economic Action Council (NEAC) has taken note of several proposals submitted by the Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) and has decided that the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Economy Ministry should examine them.
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Six Arm technology access tokens or approvals have been offered to four Malaysian companies, comprising three Arm Compute Subsystems accesses and three Arm Flexible Access licences, as of today, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The government is focusing on preventing exclusion errors, or eligible individuals being left out of assistance programmes, as part of preparations to address the challenges of an ageing population.
15d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The federal government remains committed to the success of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) as a national economic agenda that positions Johor as a new growth driver for the country.
16d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Collaboration with Italy and other European partners will play an important role in supporting the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.