AmBank Strengthens Affluent Banking, Wealth Management With Kelawei Flagship Branch

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- AmBank Group is strengthening its commitment to the affluent segment and wealth management by launching its Kelawei flagship branch, bringing together AmBank Signature Priority Banking (AmSPB) and AmPrivate Banking.

Fifth MADANI Budget Maintains Resolve On Strengthening Economy, Translating Growth To Better Life -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Fifth MADANI Budget is based on a clear resolve to strengthen the nation’s economy and translate growth into a better life for the people.

Malaysia To Strengthen Palm Oil Markets, Explore New Opportunities In Africa, ASEAN, Middle East – Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to strengthen established palm oil markets and explore opportunities across Africa, ASEAN, the Middle East and other regions.

Negeri Sembilan Has Approved Investments Of RM41.5 Bln Until June 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- A total of RM41.5 billion in investments were approved for Negeri Sembilan from 2023 to June 2026 under the purview of the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), with the potential to create 14,953 job opportunities.

KPK Urges Wider Use of Technology To Help Develop Palm Oil Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) has called for the wider use of technology to drive the development of the country's palm oil industry.

Fairness, Trust And Transparency Key To Public Acceptance Of Fiscal Reforms -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Fairness, trust and transparency are key to securing public acceptance of difficult fiscal reforms, including subsidy rationalisation, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Penang Secures RM2.3 Bln MedTech Investments, Creates Nearly 4,500 Jobs

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Penang secured RM2.3 billion in approved investments in the medical technology (MedTech) sector from 2021 to the first quarter of 2026, involving 40 projects and creating nearly 4,500 jobs, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Positive Wall Street Momentum

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, in sync with Wall Street's positive overnight momentum, as muted oil prices following a recovery in West Asia crude exports offset a continued sell-off in US Treasuries.

Bahrain GP Boosts Q4 Services, Financial Impact Key To Assessing Permanent F1 Return -- Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia provided a boost to tourism and services activity in the fourth quarter (Q4), while its overall financial impact will be important in assessing the economic viability of hosting Formula One (F1) races in Malaysia on a permanent basis, economists said.

Economy Ministry Receives 9,955 New, Extension Project Proposals Amounting To RM944 Bln For 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) --  The Economy Ministry has received 9,955 new and extension project proposals totalling RM944 billion for 2027.

AMRO Upgrades Malaysia’s 2026 & 2027 Growth Forecasts As AI Investment Boosts Economy

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has raised its economic growth forecast for Malaysia to 5.1 per cent in 2026 from 4.9 per cent previously, and to 4.8 per cent in 2027 from 4.7 per cent, driven by robust artificial intelligence (AI)-related exports and investment.

B15 Implementation Saves 23.62 Mln Litres Of Diesel A Month

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the B15 biodiesel blend has saved an average of 23.62 million litres of petroleum-based diesel per month in the June-August period.