6h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's financial market is expected to remain resilient and supportive of economic activity, with the continuous role played by the banking system and capital market in meeting financing needs.
8h ago
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is projected to expand by a commendable 4.2-5.2 per cent in 2027, from 4.8-5.3 per cent this year, supported by sustained domestic demand, favourable labour market conditions, continued income growth and firm investment activity, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) today.
9d ago
By Anas Abu Hassan
SINGAPORE, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Singapore's economy is projected to moderate slightly to 4.8 per cent in 2026 from 5.0 per cent last year, driven by electronics upcycle led by artificial intelligence (AI), said the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic and Research Office (AMRO).
28d ago
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Rising healthcare utilisation is emerging as a key contributor to Malaysia’s medical claims inflation, highlighting the need for greater efficiency, transparency and collaboration across the healthcare ecosystem to keep medical protection affordable and sustainable, according to the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM).
1m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia secured RM218.5 billion in approved investments in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), up 11.7 per cent from RM195.5 billion in the same period last year, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).