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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must strategically plan the growth of its data centre industry to attract quality investments, strengthen the digital economy and ensure the sustainable use of energy and water while protecting the environment, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The government continues to shoulder debt obligations inherited from previous administrations, including liabilities linked to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), while working to reduce its reliance on new borrowing, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
By Kenny Teng
BANGKOK, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 will strengthen Malaysia’s position in high-value industries by attracting quality investments, deepening local supply chains and developing skilled talent, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd has maintained its 2027 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Malaysia at 4.9 per cent, following the tabling of Budget 2027.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Retirement Fund Incorporated's (KWAP) RM750 million allocation under Budget 2027 represents a planned commercial investment for Projek Vista Kampus across six selected universities, with the investment intended to generate sustainable long-term returns for the retirement fund.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 encourages greater collaboration among healthcare stakeholders, including insurance and takaful providers, to improve healthcare affordability and contain rising medical costs, said Etiqa Insurance and Takaful.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 aims to strengthen Malaysia’s economic resilience, support industrial transformation and enhance workforce development in the rubber glove sector, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- BMI has maintained its forecast for Malaysia’s fiscal deficit to narrow to 3.4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2027 from an estimated 3.6 per cent in 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The RM2,000 minimum wage under Budget 2027 has been agreed upon by the National Wage Consultative Council, which also comprises representatives of workers and employers.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 balances addressing the rakyat’s needs with fiscal discipline, but structural reforms are still needed to strengthen Malaysia’s long-term fiscal position, said economists.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) --The government is working closely with the Energy Commission (EC) and Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) to review the way forward for electricity subsidies next year, as the current 800 kilowatt-hours (kWh) monthly consumption threshold is set to expire in December 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The new E-Commerce Bill, to be tabled in the next parliamentary sitting, can offer an opportunity to strengthen consistent standards across the industry, according to Lazada Malaysia.
