Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong has stressed that Malaysia's continued economic progress depends on advancing federalism through stronger cooperation between federal and state authorities, positioning structural governance reform as crucial to unlocking the nation's growth potential.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim disclosed that the federal government has allocated RM16 billion to Johor over the past three years, surpassing the RM14 billion in revenue the state contributed to federal coffers, signalling substantial net investment in the southern state.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for Malaysia to redirect focus toward artificial intelligence and quantum computing investments rather than engaging in political disputes, arguing the nation's future depends on technological advancement and unity.