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Malaysia rolls out regional urban agenda platform at UN forum to boost coordinated city development

 KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Malaysia has launched the Asia Pacific Urban Agenda Platform (AP-UAP) at the ope...

Malaysia shifts from smart cities to ‘wise cities’ approach to balance growth with sustainability, says DPM Fadillah

MELAKA, April 24 — Malaysia is shifting its urban development approach from smart cities to “wise cities&rdq...

Housing minister: Malaysia committed to advancing resilient, inclusive cities via UN‑Habitat collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — Malaysia is looking to strengthen cooperation with the United Nations Human Settlements Pro...

Malaysia’s population rises to 34.4m in Q1 2026, DOSM says growth slows to 0.5pc as ageing trend accelerates

PUTRAJAYA, May 14 — Malaysia’s total population was estimated at 34.4 million in the first quarter of this y...

Malaysia ultra-high-net-worth individuals to rise 39pc by 2031, says report

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Malaysia’s billionaire population is set to grow 39 per cent by 2031, according to...

Malaysia GDP grows 5.4% in Q1, slowing from Q4

Malaysia’s economy set to grow 5.3pc in Q1 2026, DOSM says in advance estimate

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow by 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of 202...

Malaysia economic growth likely slowed to 5.3% in January-March

How Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0 evolved from 11MP plans to a hub for high-tech industries

Malaysia Vision Valley (MVV), first launched under the 11th Malaysia Plan in 2015, aims to expand development beyond the...

Mah Sing sees natural ‘spillovers’ from Malaysia’s strong growth, as the conglomerate bets on premium residences and dat...

"The current administration is doing a lot to bring in FDI, and the middle class is growing," says deputy CEO Lionel Leong.

Kuala Lumpur, Penang exceed national EV charging deployment targets – others around 50% or lower

According to an infographic posted by Malaysia Zero Emission Vehicle Association (MyZEVA) citing data.gov.my, Kuala Lumpur and Penang are two states that have already surpassed the...

World Bank nudges Malaysia’s 2026 economic outlook higher to 4.4pc on strong consumer spending

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — The World Bank Group has raised Malaysia’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 4.4...

Malaysia's 1Q GDP to grow by 5.3%

Malaysia is Asia's quiet overachiever

World Bank warns Malaysia’s top firms failing to scale or innovate, fuelling underemployment

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — Malaysia’s top frontier firms have either failed to scale up or not innovated enough,...

Malaysia needs stronger green finance, tech ecosystem to stay competitive, says World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — Malaysia must expand green finance, strengthen local tech capacity, as well as broaden parti...

Urban areas to contribute 70% of India's GDP growth by 2036: Report

According to the report, "Urban areas' contribution to India's GDP by 2036" is projected at 70%, underlining the growing importance of cities in India's economic expansion

Malaysia’s growth forecast at 4.4pc in 2026, risks from global conflict and trade tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — The World Bank projects Malaysia’s economy to record solid growth of 4.4 per cent thi...

No room for complacency despite upgraded World Bank economic growth forecast, says Mida chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Malaysia is not only focusing on economic growth but also emphasising building a more res...

Malaysia expects positive GDP growth, backed by investment inflow

GEORGE TOWN, May 18 — Malaysia is expecting a positive Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth as investments inflow i...

Urban areas to contribute 70% of India's GDP growth by 2036: Report

New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): Urban areas are expected to contribute nearly 70 per cent of India's GDP growth by 2036, driven by rising investments in urban infrastructure and r...

One of 17 megadiverse nations, Malaysia ramps up efforts to safeguard wildlife, says minister

KUCHING, April 11 — Malaysia is one of just 17 of the world’s most biodiverse nations, classed as megadivers...

PM Anwar: Malaysia at turning point to shift from smart cities to AI cities

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Malaysia is now at a critical juncture to transition from Smart City development to Artif...

Malaysia's Q1 GDP growth slows to 5.4% as cost pressures loom