Airbnb activity added RM9.2b to Malaysia’s economy in 2024, study shows
Domestic travel demand remained a key growth driver, with Malaysians making up 67% of Airbnb guests in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels recorded in 2019.
Economy Ministry partners with six local and international banks to boost JS-SEZ, securing RM2.35 bil so far
The signatories include Malayan Banking Bhd, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, CGS International, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Malaysia, Bank of America Malaysia, and HSBC Malaysia.
MDEC to launch digital city initiative to drive technological adoption and boost smart city agenda
"They can also be an innovation hub to attract researchers and entrepreneurs, leading to the development of new technologies, products and services, thus driving economic growth,” said Ng.
Housing Ministry launches circular economy blueprint, study on Circular Economy Act
“The circular economy approach aims to maintain the value of materials by extending the life of a product through environmentally friendly design and recycling practices to close the loop for the waste sector,” said KPKT Minister Nga Kor Ming.
To improve access to housing, govt to shift focus from ownership to rental
Putrajaya’s housing programme is to be guided by the concept of shelter as a basic need and human right, instead of homeownership.
Airbnb collaborates with MDEC to promote Malaysia as Southeast Asia’s digital nomad destination
The digital nomad-friendly Airbnb listings will be located in key tourism hotspots such as Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Penang and Langkawi.
WORQ partners with MDEC's DE Rantau programme to help develop Malaysia’s digital economy
The WORQ with DE Rantau programme is estimated to inject RM360 million into the Malaysian economy by supporting 6,000 highly skilled workers, as well as enabling new businesses in the economy.
Malaysia ranks 27th in 2023 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking
“With inflation pressures easing and uncertain stock markets, we are now able to see winners and losers in a context where multiple crises overlap.
ESG more than compliance or PR exercise, but value-creator – Building the Future ESG Conference
The global shift towards ESG now means “from changing our behaviour, we can even make money”.
Ageson’s RM279m industrial land disposal called off
Regarding the aborted sale of the proposed 33 industrial lots, the company was to pay MBI Perak RM72 million.
