
Malaysia’s BRICS partner status set to contribute to economic growth gains - Tengku Zafrul
BRICS countries currently account for approximately 26 per cent of the world's gross domestic product, says Tengku Zafrul.
Tue Oct 29 2024

Govt confident of achieving 2024 inflation, GDP targets even with diesel subsidy retargeting
The government is targeting headline inflation of 2.0-3.5 per cent and gross domestic product growth of 4.0-5.0 per cent for this year.
Mon Jun 24 2024

Malaysia’s currency in circulation eases to RM161.8 bln in 2023, first time since 2001
The total value of cash stood at 8.9 per cent of gross domestic product in 2023 versus 9.1 per cent in 2022.
Wed Mar 20 2024

Selangor will lose out if it is not under Unity Gov't after state polls - Zahid
Selangor is arguably the country's economic powerhouse that contributed 25.5 per cent of last year's Gross Domestic Product.
Mon Aug 07 2023

Malaysia's economy grows 5.6% in Q1, above forecast
Economists surveyed by Reuters had forecast annual gross domestic product growth would come in at 4.8% in the January to March period.
Fri May 12 2023

Malaysia Q4 GDP up 7% on year earlier, above forecast
Gross domestic product for all of 2022 had been 8.7% higher than in 2021.
Fri Feb 10 2023

Singapore expects full tourism recovery by 2024
Tourism contributes about 4 pct to Singapore's annual gross domestic product, according to the STB.
Tue Jan 17 2023

MOH wants public health allocation to be raised to five pct of GDP
The MOH is seeking for public health expenditure to be increased to five per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Mon Aug 15 2022

100,000 jobs set to be created through drone industry - Adham
The government is targeting to create 100,000 employment opportunities through the drone industry in Malaysia worth RM50 billion in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030.
Thu Apr 28 2022

Higher GDP, FDI point towards economic recovery in 2022
The growing momentum of gross domestic product (GDP) and foreign direct investment (FDI) registered in 2021 are pointing towards an economic recovery year for Malaysia this year.
Fri Feb 11 2022

Malaysia incurs loss of RM6.1 bln following nationwide floods - DOSM
The floods that hit the country at the end of last year and early this year have resulted in losses amounting to RM6.1 billion, equivalent to 0.4 per cent of the nominal Gross Domestic Product.
Fri Jan 28 2022

Much work still needs to be done to achieve Malaysia's digital aspiration - Mustapa
Malaysia's digital economy is expected to contribute 25.5 per cent to the gross domestic product (GDP) by 2025.
Wed Nov 10 2021

Malaysia on track to achieve 6.5 pct deficit target this year - Tengku Zafrul
The government is confident of achieving its deficit target of 6.5 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) for this year, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Tue Nov 09 2021

Malaysia aims to reduce intensity of greenhouse gas emission by 45 pct
Malaysia hopes to reduce the intensity of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission across the economy by 45 per cent based on the Gross Domestic Product in 2030.
Mon Oct 11 2021

Creative industry contributed RM29.4 bln to GDP in 2019
The creative industry contributed 1.9 per cent or RM29.4 billion to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2019 according to a report by the Department of Statistics Malaysia.
Mon Oct 04 2021

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child
According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025