The federal government’s announcement is aimed at boosting the chances of peninsular-based parties in the Nov 29 Sabah state election, analysts say.
Strong domestic demand to lift Malaysia’s 3Q GDP to 5.1% – MBSB IB
MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) expects Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) to expand 5.1 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025), up from 4.4 per cent y-o-y growth …
Bandar Malaysia project to begin end-2026, says ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: The Bandar Malaysia project is expected to begin at the end of 2026, says the Finance Ministry. It said plans are underway to redevelop the site into an integrated smart city and added …
Malaysia Launches ‘Investor Pass’ Golden Visa To Appeal To Adventure And Culture-Lovers
Malaysia’s introduction of the Investor Pass aligns with broader regional trends of travel and residency programs targeting high-value travelers. For example, Malaysia joins other Southeast Asian …
China’s rescue financing has soared
Note: Includes rollovers. People’s Bank of China Swap lending excludes swap line borrowing by Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand, as were not in financial distress. Balance of payments …
Malaysia officials recover more bodies from capsized migrant boat
Another boat carrying 230 passengers is still missing. Malaysia’s maritime authority expects the operation, involving sea surface and aerial searches, to last seven days. At least one of the bodies …
Thailand ‘halts’ peace agreement with Cambodia hailed by Trump after landmine explosion injures troops
Thailand has said it was halting progress on a peace agreement with Cambodia, signed last month in Malaysia and overseen by US President Donald Trump, after a landmine explosion at the border injured …
Millennial trio plans to profit off ‘authentic’ Malaysia properties they don’t own. Is it an ‘asset-light’ rental loophole or a risky hustle?
George Town in Penang, Malaysia — a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2008 — is renowned for its architecture, which blends Malay, Chinese, Indian and colonial influences. If you’re a tourist in Penang …
BURSA MALAYSIA ENDS HIGHER AS STRONG ECONOMIC DATA LIFTS INVESTOR CONFIDENCE
Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Monday, supported by improving domestic and global economic data that reinforced investor confidence in Malaysia’s near-term growth outlook.
Bangladeshi workers protest in Malaysia over unpaid wages and mistreatment claims
About 100 Bangladeshi workers who were employed by Malaysian companies rallied Monday to demand unpaid wages, fair compensation and an end to alleged abuse by Malaysian employers. The Migrant Welfare …