The Human Resources Ministry has launched an online survey as part of its review of the 2024 Minimum Wage Order, with the exercise running from May 6 to June 19, 2026.

HR Ministry launches nationwide poll for 2024 minimum wage review

Business confidence in Malaysia weakened in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q2026) as companies became more cautious over geopolitical tensions and continued cost pressures, a survey by RAM Rating Services Bhd found.

Business confidence in Malaysia turns pessimistic in 1Q as rising costs, geopolitical risks weigh 

Malaysian employers are expected to raise salaries and offer higher bonuses for their workers in 2026, according to the latest Salary Survey for Executives and Non-Executives by the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).

Salary increments, bonuses set to rise again for workers in 2026, MEF survey shows

Malaysia’s business sentiment improved in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q2025), supported by easing global trade uncertainties after the conclusion of the US-Malaysia trade deal, although concerns over rising costs and weak economic conditions persist, according to a RAM survey.

Malaysia’s business sentiment improves in 3Q, but challenges persist — RAM

Malaysians value quality of life and independence more than extended lifespans, with financial well-being seen as the key to healthier and longer living, according to Manulife Malaysia’s 2025 Asia Care Survey (ACS).

Malaysians prioritise quality of life over longer lifespans, says Manulife survey

As Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reaches the midpoint of his five-year term, a new survey by the Merdeka Center shows a slight rise in his approval rating, with the economy remaining the top concern for most Malaysians.

Anwar’s approval rating rises slightly as Malaysians stay focused on the economy – Merdeka Center poll

More than half of Malaysian businesses are grappling with rising costs stemming from global trade tensions and are pivoting towards domestic markets and supply chain adjustment, according to the findings of a survey by HSBC.

Tariff-driven costs pushing Malaysian firms to focus on domestic markets, HSBC poll finds

Public approval for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim rose to 54% after two years in power, according to the latest polling published by the research house Merdeka Center last Friday.

Public approval for Anwar, unity govt rises in second year, survey shows

Major global companies have boosted hiring for professional roles as they enter the final quarter of the year, especially in retail, technology and healthcare, but demand for financial services recruits is more sluggish, a survey showed on Tuesday.

Global employers boost hiring towards year end, survey shows

Children are still predominantly seen as 'great investments' for retirement among Singapore residents, according to the Manulife Asia Care Survey 2024.

Children still seen as ‘great investments’ for retirement in Singapore — Manulife survey

The number of Malaysians who believe the country is on the wrong track has been on the rise, with financial and political corruption remaining the primary concern, says Ipsos Malaysia.

More Malaysians believe country on the wrong track, corruption remains primary concern — study

Economists have upgraded Singapore's 2024 growth forecast, according to a survey by the country's central bank published on Wednesday, with better-than-expected external growth seen as the top upside driver for the economy.

Economists upgrade Singapore 2024 growth forecast, survey shows

A perceived decay in the quality of social media platforms will drive 50% of consumers to abandon or significantly limit their social media interactions by 2025, according to Gartner.

Most consumers to limit social media interactions by 2025 — survey

Jamie Dimon has lorded over JPMorgan Chase & Co for more than 17 years, quadrupling the stock price and captivating legions with candid comments and occasional zingers on the economy, regulators and politicians.

Jamie Dimon is boss bankers crave, investor survey shows

The initial report regarding the management and loss issues of the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) is expected to be announced next week, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Initial report on Felda due in the coming week, says Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has denied allegations that he paved the way for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's pardon, stressing instead that every prisoner has the right to apply for a pardon to be considered by the Pardons Board.

Anwar denies paving way for Najib's pardon

Executives at Jefferies Financial Group Inc were sounding increasingly irate.

Inside Jefferies’ months-long tussle with Glencore over Radiant World

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will meet DAP secretary general Anthony Loke soon to hear his views before deciding on the latter's offer to resign as transport minister.

PM to meet Anthony Loke to discuss resignation as transport minister 

Ukraine launched what Moscow's mayor called the biggest drone attack yet on the Russian capital on Sunday, as Russians voted on the final day of a parliamentary election that President Vladimir Putin has cast as a test of support for the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine launches biggest Moscow drone attack as Russia votes

We, the members of G25, are once again deeply shocked and dismayed by the decision of the Pardons Board to grant a further conditional pardon to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, allowing him to serve the remainder of his custodial sentence under house arrest. This follows the Pardons Board’s decision in 2024 to halve his 12-year prison sentence to six years and reduce his RM210 million fine to RM50 million, an astounding 76% reduction.

G25 statement on Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s conditional pardon

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said he is still looking for ways to pay the fine previously imposed to meet the terms of his conditional pardon.

Najib says assets, accounts still frozen as he thanks King for mercy — lawyer

Chinese DRAM chipmaker CXMT said on Sunday its fifth-generation technology platform had entered mass production, a claimed breakthrough that could help China build a stronger competitor to Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix and Micron Technology in the global market for memory chips.

China's CXMT says new memory-chip platform enters mass production

At the end of World War II, the US Navy was by far the world’s largest. As late as 1975, the United States remained a major shipbuilding power, although its preeminence had already begun to diminish. By the end of the 20th century, however, American shipbuilding was in steep decline, despite government efforts to revive it.

America’s Naval Disaster: Making Globalisation Work

Venezuela and TotalEnergies SE signed a memorandum of understanding on Saturday, setting up the French company for a return to operations in the South American country.

Venezuela, TotalEnergies pave way for oil company’s return