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Insuring A Nation’s Journey: Malaysia’s Insurance Industry Through The Years

KUALA LUMPUR, 25 Aug (Bernama) -- It goes without saying the insurance sector played a vital role from Malaysia’s pre-independence era to the present day in providing financial protection to individuals, businesses, mobilising capital and act as a stabilising factor during economic crises.

Malaysia Shows Strong GDP Growth of 6 Pct In Second Quarter 2026 - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate jumped to six per cent in the second quarter of 2026, exceeding market expectations and thus recording the strongest second-quarter growth performance outside of the pandemic period since 2014.

Global Tax System Must Keep Up With Digitalisation Trend - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) --The global tax system must evolve in step with the economic landscape that is increasingly shifting toward digitalisation, according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Govt Shifts Focus To Scaling Up MSMEs After Resilient 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector remains resilient as the sector's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5.7 per cent to almost RM690 billion in 2025.

Gelam Tree And The Malaysian Economy

By M.Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's annual Sasana Symposium took on a refreshingly different tone this year, with Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour departing from convention in his central bank address.

OECD Maintains Malaysia's 2026 Growth Forecast At 5 Pct, Citing Economic Resilience

PUTRAJAYA, July 28 (Bernama) -- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has forecast Malaysia’s economy to record solid growth of around five per cent on average this year and in 2027 despite global uncertainties.

Govt Mulls Economic Security Framework To Strengthen Crisis Resilience -- Nurhisham

KUALA LIMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The government is looking to establish an economic security framework to strengthen the country's resilience against future crises, says the economic advisor to the Prime Minister's Office Nurhisham Hussein.

National Petroleum Reserve Establishment Timely Amid Recurring Geopolitical Tensions - Analysts

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s move to study the establishment of a national petroleum reserve (NPR) is timely as recurring geopolitical tensions around key global shipping routes underscore the need to strengthen the country’s long-term energy resilience, said analysts.

Assessment Of Strategic Stockpile Needs Key To Extending National Petroleum Supply Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Measures to diversify supply sources and assess strategic stockpiling needs are crucial for extending the resilience of the country's petroleum supply beyond the current operational period, according to the Ministry of Economy.

SIAL’s Food & Drinks Expo 2026 Sales Set To Exceed RM1.081 Bln

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) – Sales from the ongoing Food and Drinks Malaysia (FDM) exhibition here are set to exceed last year’s figure of US$265 million or RM1.081 billion, despite challenges such as supply chain impediments and rising costs.

Petroleum Reserve Should Be Part Of A Broader Economic Security Strategy -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) -- A renowned economist has cautioned that a national petroleum reserve should not be a standalone energy initiative but rather be one component of a broader economic security strategy encompassing food security, critical minerals, semiconductors and digital infrastructure.

Geoeconomic Fragmentation Prompts Malaysia To Rethink Energy Security -- Experts

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s move to study the establishment of a national petroleum reserve stock reflects a broader shift in national policy as rising geoeconomic risks compel countries to place greater emphasis on energy security alongside economic resilience, according to experts.