Residential building, non-residential building anticipated to expand 15.7 pct y-o-y, 10.3 pct y-o-y respectively this year

Allocations tailored to each state’s needs, says Anwar

Growth has upside potential of up to 4.4 per cent, recent cut in US reciprocal tariffs, others may provide short-term relief

With tariff deal in effect, govt to begin with outreach programme to support industry players, exporters, says Tengku Zafrul.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, July 26 — Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is no longer just an option but has become a core pillar in developing human capital and driving Selangor’s economic growth, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the field is...

ROME, July 3 — Malaysia welcomes investments from well-known Italian companies such as Leonardo SpA, Fincantieri SpA, and ENI SpA.

PUTRAJAYA, May 15 — Malaysia’s labour demand rose 1.4 per cent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, reaching 9.06 million jobs compared to 8.94 million in the same period last year, according to the Employment Statistics released today by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

SERDANG, May 8 — The New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) and the National Automotive Policy (NAP) 2020 have helped develop Malaysia’s automotive industry to become the second largest in Southeast Asia, said Investment, Trade, and Industry (Miti) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, May 6 — Malaysia remains committed to supporting local design firms and elevating Malaysia’s position within the global semiconductor value chain, as indicated by the industry briefing and engagement session organised by the Semiconductor IC Design Park in...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Malaysia and China signed two significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation in the fields of emerging technologies and satellite navigation (Satnav) systems, in conjunction with Chinese President Xi Jinping’s three-day state visit to Malaysia that began on Tuesday (April 15).

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) will launch the Investor Pass, which takes effect on April 1, to enhance Malaysia’s investment appeal.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — Malaysia’s productivity has shown growth, but not at a fast enough pace, especially when compared to other economies that were once at a similar level, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — Malaysia has become the preferred destination for over 200 medical device manufacturers and more than 30 multinational companies in the healthcare industry, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — The government is optimistic about the investment target set in the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), considering the encouraging performance of current investments in Malaysia's semiconductor sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Budget 2025 has set aside sizable funds, both fiscal and non-fiscal, towards ensuring the success of the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), a part of the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — A new Investment Incentive Framework will be introduced, including a strategic investment fund worth RM1 billion aimed at enhancing the capacity of local talent and encouraging high-value activities to be carried out in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Malaysia's economy is projected to grow between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent in 2025, against 4.8 per cent and 5.3 per cent in 2024, said the Finance Ministry (MOF).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — The skills-related underemployment (SRU) rate has continued to fall in line with improvements in the country's education level, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The government will continuously assess the development of the BRICS bloc to ensure that Malaysia’s involvement brings significant benefits to the country, in line with the economic policies such as the Madani Economic Aspirations and the New Industrial Master Plan 2030.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Implementing initiatives under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP) and applying to join BRICS are among the government’s strategies to overcome the effects of prolonged geopolitical conflicts.