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Malaysian economy

Bank Negara launches RM5 billion SME support scheme amid global supply disruptions

Scheme designed to shore up business continuity as prolonged conflict strains financing and operations

Fiscal protection vital for economic stability amid global uncertainty: Expert

Shift to targeted subsidies and faster solar adoption key to easing cost pressures and strengthening resilience

No blank cheques: Parliament’s role in the Malaysia-US trade agreement – Charles Santiago

Former MP says any move toward ratification must be guided by evidence, transparency and full national interest scrutiny

Malaysians to face new, targeted tax measures in Budget 2026: economist

Economist Samirul Ariff Othman anticipates focus on high-income earners and luxury spending to strengthen public finances without burdening ordinary Malaysians

Malaysia must move beyond stability to brace for next disruption: Anwar

Prime minister says fiscal reforms and good governance are key to turning uncertainty into innovation and inclusive growth

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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

DoSM estimates Malaysia’s population to be 34.1 mil in 2024

Three states with the highest population are Selangor, Johor, Sabah