Sabah To Expand SME-UP Grant To Service Sector Next Year - Ewon

BELURAN, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Sabah will expand the scope of the SME-UP Grant aid to the service sector in the state next year, said Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick.

Perak's Financial Position Remains Strong, RM95.5 Mln Deficit Projected To Turn Into Surplus – Saarani

KUALA KANGSAR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The Perak government is expected to once again turn a projected deficit of RM95.5 million into a financial surplus this year, marking five consecutive years of surplus.

Malaysian Economy Expected To Grow More Than Five Pct For Third Consecutive Year -- Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy is expected to record growth of more than five per cent for the third consecutive year, driven by consistently strong economic performance, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Selangor Govt Tables RM3.3 Bln State Budget For 2027

SHAH ALAM, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The Selangor government today tabled its 2027 Budget amounting to RM3.3 billion to finance the state's administration and continue its development programmes next year.

Malaysia's Property Transactions Record 0.7 Pct Growth In Third Quarter Of 2026

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s property market grew by 0.7 per cent in the third quarter of 2026, recording 108,990 transactions compared with the third quarter of 2025, with a total transaction value of RM60.31 billion.

Lunch In Kota Bharu, Back In KLFor Dinner? ECRL Brings That Day Closer

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Before 2026 ends, a Kuala Lumpur resident could head to Kota Bharu for a plate of Kelantan’s nasi kerabu at lunch and be back in KL for dinner at a mamak.

Gibran's Exit: Indonesia Faces Renewed Pressure To Sustain Investor Confidence -- Analyst

JAKARTA, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Indonesia faces renewed pressure to maintain investor confidence and economic stability after vice-president Gibran Rakabuming Raka's resignation, with his successor's credibility expected to play a crucial role in shaping market sentiment, an economist said.

Deeper Economic Cooperation With China Will Boost Investments, Opportunities For SMEs -- Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is seeking to deepen economic cooperation with China by strengthening partnerships between businesses from both countries, particularly in enabling local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in supply chains and benefit from greater investment opportunities.

Govt Assures Rakyat Of Protection From Impact Of West Asia Conflict - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today gave an assurance that the government would continue to protect the people, ensure supplies of essential goods, and support business continuity as well as employment should the conflict in West Asia escalate further.

New Government Borrowing To Fund Development, Repay RM13 Bln 1MDB Bonds – Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- New borrowings under the MADANI Government are used to finance national development, including schools, hospitals, roads, and water and electricity supply, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Minimum Wage Hike Should Push Businesses To Improve Productivity

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's latest minimum wage increase is expected to benefit workers through better incomes, while encouraging businesses to step up efforts to improve productivity to ensure that higher wages can be sustained without putting further pressure on prices.

Malaysia Rises To 27th Place In IMD WDAIR 2026, Second Best In ASEAN After Singapore - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has climbed seven rungs to 27th place out of 70 economies in the IMD World Digital and AI Ranking (WDAIR) 2026 from 34th place last year, becoming the second-highest-ranked country in ASEAN after Singapore.