Malaysia’s economy expanded 5.2% in the third quarter of 2025, improving from 4.4% in the previous quarter, according to advance estimates released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
Highlights of Bank Negara’s 1H25 financial stability review
Following are the highlights of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Financial Stability Review — First Half 2025, released today, which provides an assessment of the current and potential risks to financial …
Malaysia launches National Strategy for Financial Literacy 2026-2030 (NS2.0)
NS2.0 comprises five strategic priorities designed to support Malaysians in managing their financial affairs at every stage of life, including promoting wise financial planning and preparation for …
Malaysia blackout forces workers to descend 106-storey tower on foot
The blackout disrupted power in parts of the Klang Valley, which includes the capital Kuala Lumpur and surrounding cities, as well as Johor Bahru in southern Malaysia. The national utility company …
AirAsia X launches direct flights to Tashkent, Uzbekistan from RM799 one-way
AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) has launched its inaugural direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, marking a major milestone in its Central Asia expansion and reinforcing Malaysia’s role as an …
DOSM: Malaysia’s crime rate up 11.1pc in 2024, led by property and assault offences
Malaysia’s crime rate rose by 11.1 per cent last year with 58,255 cases reported as compared to 52,444 in 2023, largely driven by property-related …
Labuan IBFC Inc. and ASAS Forge Strategic Alliance to Advance Islamic Finance
Labuan IBFC Incorporated Sdn. Bhd. (Labuan IBFC Inc.) and the Association of Shariah Advisors in Islamic Finance Malaysia (ASAS) have formalised their strategic partnership through the signing of a …
Malaysia’s debt level nearing ceiling limit, warns Rafizi
Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli claims that Malaysia’s national debt has reached an alarming level, with total domestic and external borrowings amounting to RM1.3 trillion as of June, representing 64.7% of …
Trump to visit Malaysia on October 26, Malaysia minister says
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Malaysia on October 26, and is “looking forward” to witnessing a ceasefire …
Malaysia school stabbing: ‘I was terrified when he entered our class holding the knife’
The Malaysian police have confirmed that a 14-year-old boy had fatally stabbed a 16-year-old schoolmate. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.