KUALA LUMPUR: The medium-term outlook for Asia Pacific is less promising and requires strategic action to overcome mounting challenges.

KUALA LUMPUR: The 2025 outlook for Langkawi’s hospitality industry looks highly promising, with strong indicators of robust tourism sector growth.

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is strengthening its collaboration with Spain by visiting Tech Barcelona to advance discussions on the establishment of the state’s Tech City and to position Sarawak as a regional hub for technology and entrepreneurship.

BAGAN DATUK: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will table a proposal in the Cabinet this Friday on the formation of a high-level committee involving five key ministries to address the challenges faced by fishermen nationwide.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) latest dividend payout will strengthen financial security for millions of Malaysians, boost public confidence in the formal savings system and contribute to economic stability.

KUALA LUMPUR: The introduction of mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions for foreign workers in Malaysia would have significant implications for the economy and labour market, an expert said.

LANGKAWI: More than 3,500 visitors took advantage of the rare opportunity to walk along a 600-metre sandbar from Tanjung Rhu Beach to Kelam Baya Island and Chabang Island this morning during the annual extreme low tide phenomenon.

ROMPIN: The Rural and Regional Development Ministry will focus on aspects such as the halal industry, food security, and entrepreneurship to seek allocations under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).

KUALA LUMPUR: Actress and television host Uyaina Arshad is eager to step out of her comfort zone and venture into the world of business.

KUALA LUMPUR: Payroll-based salary deductions, similar to Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions, could improve repayment rates for National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loans while also reducing administrative costs, says an economist.

JOHOR BARU: The government, through the Department of Orang Asli Development (Jakoa), has allocated RM16.21 million this year for the development of the Orang Asli community in Johor.

MUKAH: The once-small town of Daro is nearly fully electrified under Sarawak’s Last Mile Rural Electrification Scheme (RES), with another 54 households in three villages in Batang Lassa the latest to be connected to the power grid.

TAWAU: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that no agency, department or ministry should work in isolation in strengthening entrepreneurial development efforts, particularly in Sabah.

KUANTAN: The Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda) is committed to empowering the socioeconomic status of entrepreneurs under its guidance by equipping them with digital skills, enabling them to remain competitive in an increasingly challenging business landscape.

KUANTAN: The government has allocated over RM123 million this year to support the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda) in implementing development programmes across Pahang, Kelantan, and Terengganu.

KUALA LUMPUR: In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, we take a deep dive into two critical legal reforms — the amendments to the Whistleblower Protection Act and the proposed Home Detention Law.

KUALA LUMPUR: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) plans to submit a proposal to the Cabinet to send its sponsored students to pursue medical courses abroad, particularly in Egypt, due to lower tuition fees.

KUALA LUMPUR: Yayasan Bank Rakyat (YBR) has teamed up with Universiti Keusahawanan Koperasi Malaysia (UKKM) to offer scholarships worth RM4.08 million to UKKM students. 

SHAH ALAM: Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has called for Ramadan bazaar lots to be allocated to those who genuinely wish to do business, to prevent manipulation by irresponsible parties.

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM60.71 million in grants was allocated last year to assist micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) in adapting to digital technology.