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National Economic Action Council urges local authorities to cut rental rates for traders

 KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — The National Economic Action Council (MTEN) has urged local authorities and stat...

Akmal Nasrullah: No delays for public interest projects as Economy Ministry will be keeping track

KULIM, May 7 — The Ministry of Economy will continue to closely monitor the implementation of development projects...

Prime minister pledges swift action as April job losses jump 21pc to 7,057 cases

BUKIT MERTAJAM, May 26 — The government will take immediate measures within the next two weeks to assist the 7,057...

Global crisis driving push to reinforce Malaysia’s economic structure, says Akmal Nasrullah

PUTRAJAYA, May 21 — The government views the current global crisis as an impetus to strengthen the country’s...

Gobind: Govt steps up monitoring of Middle East fallout, eyes digital sector impact

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 — The government, through a special committee under the National Economic Action Council (MT...

PM forms council for war response

NCMC to coordinate economy, security amid ME war fallout

Anwar orders all ministries to retarget aid and protect vulnerable Malaysians from rising costs

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has issued a direct order to all ministries to real...

‘Purchasing power is in your hands’: Economy minister urges Malaysians to compare prices amid rising cost concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Putrajaya today urged Malaysians to compare prices and make informed purchasing decisions a...

Zahid: Govt engaging industry leaders weekly to navigate Middle East energy uncertainty

BAGAN DATUK, April 5 — The government is making every effort to find solutions to address the pressures arising fr...

Economists back govt’s call for prudent spending as Malaysia faces supply‑driven inflation

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — The government’s call for Malaysians to be more mindful in their spending reflects...

Businesses must embrace ESG for growth, NECA advises

NECA urges Nigerian businesses, especially MSMEs, to embrace ESG principles to improve competitiveness, attract investment, and achieve long-term growth. Read More: https://punchn...

Private sector key to ensuring Madani Economy delivers real impact, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Greater involvement of the private sector and entrepreneurs is vital to ensure the Madani...

Price control first, stimulus later: Anwar outlines phased economic response amid West Asia conflict

MERU, April 4 — The government has ruled out introducing an immediate economic stimulus package despite concerns o...

NEC director on economy, anti-weaponization fund and ballroom funding

Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council, spoke with Nancy Cordes on Face the Nation Sunday about the state of the economy, the anti-weaponization fund, and the Whi...

Economic Strategy Review committees release final recommendations to set direction of Singapore’s future growth

The committees have released 32 recommendations following engagements with over 7,700 stakeholders, including businesses, unions and workers.

Anwar pledges targeted Budi Madani support for smallholders, entrepreneurs, vulnerable groups

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — The government has agreed to continue the Budi Madani: Budi Agri-Komoditi initiative in a t...

Entrepreneur Development Ministry deploys four financing agencies to engage MSMEs on the ground, in line with PM’s call

GEORGE TOWN, May 24 — The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Kuskop) is mobilising four of its...

ECC okays key sectoral initiatives, TSGs including PM-APG programme

Anwar announces RM710m PACE package to strengthen jobs and human capital development

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced the Progressive Acceleration for Capability an...

Reported diesel shipment to Philippines did not originate from Malaysia, says national economic action council

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 — The National Economic Action Council (MTEN) has confirmed that the 329,000 barrels of die...

EAM-PC Suggests Overhaul Of Care Sector Frameworks

In its working paper, the EAC-PM has also called for directing the corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds towards care sector projects. “It has also suggested setting up a “ca...

SEZs must shift from tax-led export enclaves to strategic industrial engines: CEA Anantha Nageswaran

Calls for manufacturing depth, diversification and innovation-led competitiveness

SEZs must shift from tax-led export enclaves to strategic industrial engines: CEA Anantha Nageswaran

Calls for manufacturing depth, diversification and innovation-led competitiveness

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...