Malaysia Welcomes Foreign Investments That Boost Global Connectivity
Malaysia continues to keep its doors open to foreign investments that can strengthen global connectivity and enhance the country’s economic ecosystem. Transport Minister highlighted that the nation values resilient, long-term investments that support sustainable growth and meaningful industry partnerships. Malaysia aims to balance continued economic openness with strong local governance, fostering an environment where both […]
Malaysia’s Ringgit Poised to Hold Steady Next Week
The Malaysian ringgit is likely to remain in a narrow trading range against the US dollar next week, with limited movement expected as traders await key economic data and global developments. 🔎 Key Takeaways 🧾 What This Means With limited volatility expected, the ringgit may stay on the sidelines as traders and businesses weigh global […]
EPF Announces 6.15% Dividend, Total Payout Hits RM79.6 Billion — What It Means for Malaysian Contributors
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has declared a dividend of 6.15 per cent for the financial year ending 31 December 2025 for both its Conventional and Shariah savings accounts — just slightly lower than the 6.3 per cent paid for 2024. With this announcement, EPF’s total dividend payout for 2025 amounts to a substantial RM79.6 […]
Taxpayers Reminded to File Income Tax e-Filing from March 1, 2026
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) has issued an early reminder to individual and corporate taxpayers to begin filing their income tax returns electronically for the Year of Assessment 2025, with the e-Filing season officially kicking off on March 1, 2026. In a statement on Tuesday (Feb 24), an officer from the LHDN Corporate […]
Why Data Protection Matters for Government, Businesses and People in Malaysia
Data is no longer just information — it’s a critical economic asset that fuels growth, innovation and trust in the digital era. With Malaysia’s economy becoming increasingly digital, safeguarding that data has never been more important. Why Data Protection Is More Important Than Ever Communications Minister, recently emphasized that as more transactions, services and interactions […]
Malaysia’s Inflation Edges Up to 1.6% in January 2026, Driven by Personal Care & Education Costs
Malaysia’s headline inflation rate rose to 1.6 per cent in January 2026 compared with the same month last year, according to official data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). This moderate increase was largely supported by higher costs in personal care and education-related categories. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) — the broad measure of […]
Ringgit Opens Firmer Against US Dollar on Stronger GDP Outlook
The Malaysian ringgit started trading stronger against the US dollar on Monday, bolstered by positive sentiment following the release of better-than-expected economic data. At the opening of trade, the ringgit was quoted at RM3.8970/9190 against the US dollar, compared with RM3.9060/9155 at the close of last Friday’s session. 📈 Economic Growth Drives Currency Strength Analysts […]
SQL Accounting Software Helps Malaysian SMEs Manage Daily Operations More Efficiently
As more Malaysian SMEs embrace digital tools, accounting software is playing a bigger role beyond basic bookkeeping. SQL Accounting Software is increasingly used to simplify daily operations, improve accuracy, and give business owners better control over their finances. Reducing Manual Work with Automation SQL Accounting helps businesses cut down on manual data entry by automating […]
Stability or Upside? Economists Weigh In on EPF and Unit Trusts
The debate over long-term savings strategies for Malaysians has resurfaced, with economists now weighing the stability offered by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) versus the potential upside of private unit trust investments, according to business analysts. 1. EPF: A Reliable Anchor for Retirement Savings The Employees Provident Fund continues to be regarded as one of […]