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Bank Negara Lifts 2026 Growth View To Around 5%, A Point Above The Finance Ministry
Bank Negara Malaysia and the Ministry of Finance have differing economic growth forecasts for 2026, with Bank Negara predicting 5.0% growth, while the Ministry forecasts 4.0-4.5%. This divergence raises questions about future budget assumptions.
Sep 06, 2026
Johor Regent Says He Will Pay Singapore Land Levy Estimated At Above S$2 Billion
Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim clarifies that a Singapore tax bill is not complicating the sale of his land near the Botanic Gardens, despite varying reports on the levy amount.
Sep 06, 2026
Malaysian Rescue Team Leaves For Nepal Ten Days After Floods That Left 55 Malaysians Unaccounted For
A Malaysian rescue team has been deployed to Nepal ten days after devastating floods, raising concerns among families of missing Malaysians about the delay and the mission's objectives.
Sep 06, 2026
Malaysia Declares Emergency In Serian As Air Pollutant Index Reaches 521
Malaysia declares an emergency in Serian, Sarawak, after the Air Pollutant Index hits 521, marking the first emergency-level reading. Schools are closed, and non-essential activities may be halted.
Sep 06, 2026
Malaysian Business Confidence Swung From Negative to Positive. Hiring Plans Barely Moved.
Every major sector turned optimistic for the third quarter, with construction recovering nearly 14 points. But 78.3% of firms expect no change in headcount, and services — the largest sector — was the only one to soften.
Aug 27, 2026
54 Malaysians Uncontactable After Nepal Floods as Putrajaya Escalates Response
The number of Malaysians missing after flash floods in northern Nepal has risen to 54. Communication disruptions are blamed, and efforts are underway to ensure their safety.
Aug 27, 2026
Malaysia's Former Prime Minister Has Pleaded Not Guilty to Failing to Declare Assets
Former Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob faces trial for failing to declare assets, including cash and gold, amid a broader anti-corruption investigation. He pleads not guilty and is released on bail.
Aug 27, 2026