Malaysia's E-Sports Boom: From Gaming Passion To Digital Economy Opportunities

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- E-sports enthusiast and full-time accountant Mohamed Ilyas Suhairi returns to video games to unwind after a long day, as there is always something new to explore.

MSMEs, Local Traders Must Be Empowered To Benefit From Economic Growth -- Armizan

BATU KAWAN, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The government wants to empower micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and local traders so they can become key contributors to national economic growth and benefit from sustained economic expansion, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

Malaysia Projected To Grow 4.3 Pct Annually From 2026-2035, 'SEA-6' Economies Set For Steady Growth – Report

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is projected to register an average annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.3 per cent from 2026 to 2035, according to a report entitled “From Tailwinds to Trade-Offs: Southeast Asia Outlook 2026-2035” released today.

NCER Hopes For More Balanced, Strategic Allocations Under Budget 2027

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) is seeking more balanced and strategic allocations under Budget 2027 to spur development in less-developed areas of the northern region and support growth in sectors beyond manufacturing.

NCER Targets RM470 Bln Investment Realisation By 2030

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) aims to realise a cumulative investment of RM470 billion by 2030, with 70 per cent of it contributed by key sectors such as electrical and electronics, automotive, high-value tourism and modern agriculture.

Malaysia Committed To Strengthening Cooperation To Expand ASEAN Sub-Regional Economic Opportunities – Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is committed to strengthening regional cooperation in the field of renewable energy and connectivity as an effort to expand economic opportunities at the sub-regional level of ASEAN, said Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Ringgit Expected To Trade In Tight Range Against US Dollar Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a tight range against the US dollar next week, with investors remaining cautious ahead of key monetary policy decisions by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Bank of Japan (BOJ).

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Within Narrow Range Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade within a narrow range next week, with expectations of higher interest rates likely to limit the precious metal’s upside potential.

Ringgit Ends Firmer Against Most Currencies, Eases Versus US Dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against most major and regional currencies on Friday, although it declined against the US dollar.

Budget 2027 Should Shift AI Focus Beyond Data Centres, Says MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 should move Malaysia’s artificial intelligence (AI) agenda beyond data centre construction towards enterprise adoption, domestic intellectual property, cybersecurity and workforce productivity.

Anwar To Hold High-Level Meetings With Modi, Putin During BRICS Summit Working Visit In India

From Saraswathi Muniappan

NEW DELHI, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to engage in high-level bilateral meetings with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin during his working visit to the Indian capital for the 18th BRICS Summit this weekend.

RHB IB Estimates Federal Govt’s 2027 Budget Allocation At RM437.8 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) estimates that the total federal government allocation for Budget 2027 will be RM437.8 billion.