5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (526+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Malaysia's expanded fuel subsidy programmes and targeted cash handouts have helped cushion consumers and small businesses from the sharpest impacts of rising living costs, according to the Malaysia Retail Industry Report for September 2026. The quarterly report, published…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (317+ words) SERDANG, Sept 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security could receive a bigger allocation in Budget 2027, provided the ministry continues to uphold good governance. His remarks came after its minister Datuk Seri…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (728+ words) KOTA KINABALU, Sept 3 — The government should consider targeted assistance or subsidies to address rising airfares and fuel costs that could undermine Sabah's tourism competitiveness ahead of Visit Sabah 2027, said former Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Sabah chairman…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (570+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — Malaysia should not regard the 10 per cent tariff currently imposed by the United States on its goods as a guaranteed ceiling, as Washington could review the rate if it is dissatisfied with the country's efforts to address…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (564+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — The West Asia war continues to cast a shadow over Malaysia's manufacturing sector, with a vast majority of firms reporting that global instability remains a persistent drag on their operational efficiency and bottom line. According to the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (389+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — The multibillion-ringgit investment in Pengerang must now translate into measurable operational and financial improvements, particularly as PRefChem continues to face losses, said industry expert Datuk Seri R. Jeyenderan. Commenting on a recent report on the financial performance…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (359+ words) PUTRAJAYA, Aug 26 — The government will take immediate steps to tighten oversight of e-commerce platforms following complaints over products sold online, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said today. He said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had directed the Finance…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (238+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that the government will tighten the vetting process for new foreign investors to ensure their operations provide tangible benefits to the local workforce and the broader economy. Speaking to…...