Active BNPL Account Holders Reach 8 Mln In 1Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) — The number of active Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) account holders has risen to eight million in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Fiscal Deficit Marginally Higher Despite More Allocated For Fuel Subsidy -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to keep its 2026 fiscal deficit broadly on track despite allocating an additional RM25 billion for fuel subsidies, with the deficit to come in at 3.6 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP).

No Changes To Fiscal Projections Under Budget 2027 For Now -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- There is no need to review current projections under Budget 2027 based on the government’s fiscal performance for the first half of 2026, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong. 

Indonesia's External Debt Rises To US$444.4 Bln In May

JAKARTA, July 15 (Bernama) -- Indonesia's external debt rose to US$444.4 billion in May, with annual growth accelerating slightly to 2.1 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) from 2.0 per cent in April, supported by continued expansion in public sector borrowing.

Malaysia Drives Global Sukuk Issuance Growth In 1H 2026 -- S&P

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia drove global sukuk issuance growth in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), with strong local currency issuance offsetting weaker Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries issuance, according to S&P Global Ratings.

InterSystems Named Gartner Leader For Enterprise EHR

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, has been recognised as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Electronic Health Records (EHR).

National Trust Fund Bill 2026 Tabled For First Reading In Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The National Trust Fund Bill 2026, which aims to establish the National Trust Fund (KWAN) and incorporate the National Trust Fund (Incorporated) as the governing body to administer, manage and invest the fund, was tabled for the first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today.

Malaysia-Thailand BEZ To Boost Access To Indochina Markets : Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The development of the Malaysia-Thailand Border Economic Zone (BEZ) will provide Malaysian goods with wider access to the markets of Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Global Supply Crisis: MITI, Economy Ministry To Engage Manufacturers On Cost Pressures - Anwar

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.

Liew Calls For One-stop Centre To Boost Semiconductor, Deep-tech Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong has proposed that Malaysia establish a one-stop centre for semiconductor and deep-tech financing, offering integrated financing solutions in the heart of Malaysia’s technology cluster.

Southeast Asia’s Next Growth Cycle To Be Driven By ‘Fabulous Five’ - Economist

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia’s next growth cycle will not be written by one economy, one commodity cycle or one manufacturing corridor, but will instead be shaped by five economies, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam.

Sarawak To Establish Sibu Economic Zone With RM1.5 Bln Allocation -- Abang Johari

SIBU, July 11 (Bernama) -- Sarawak will establish the Sibu Economic Zone (SEZ) with an allocation of RM1.5 billion to coordinate Sibu’s economic development in a more comprehensive and integrated manner, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.