| LATEST NEWS | The RM5 billion microfinancing facility announced today is separate from the RM5 billion Special SME Assistance Facility by BNM as well as the RM5 billion under the SJPP - MoF | The MADANI Government is providing micro-financing facilities totalling over RM5 billion in 2026, expected to benefit over 400,000 micro-entrepreneurs, with loans of up to RM100,000 - MoF | At 6 pm, the ringgit depreciated to 3.9300/9330 against the greenback from 3.9285/9325 at Wednesday’s close. | |
Economic
Airport Cyber Resilience Critical Amid Rising Digital Threats
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
BANGKOK, May 14 (Bernama) -- Airports must strengthen cyber resilience and join hands to tackle increasingly sophisticated digital threats to maintain uninterrupted airport operations as aviation systems become more interconnected and technology-driven, according to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MHAB) chief information officer Vijaykumar Dayinde.
Market
KLCI Futures Open Higher
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened higher on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives today.
Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Regional Peers
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, tracking gains across regional markets amid renewed buying interest in selected heavyweight stocks.
KLCI Futures Open Lower
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened lower on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives today.
Rubber Market Ends Mixed In Tandem With Regional Rubber Futures
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Tuesday, in tandem with regional rubber futures and the gains in crude oil prices, a dealer said.
Corporate
MADANI Govt To Offer Over RM5 Bln In Microfinancing Facilities In 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government will provide more than RM5 billion in microfinancing facilities in 2026, expected to benefit over 400,000 micro-entrepreneurs nationwide through loans of up to RM100,000.
Fima Corp's Unit Bags Three Contracts From MOE Worth RM197.09 Mln
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Manufacturing, plantation and property management company, Fima Corporation Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Percetakan Keselamatan Nasional Sdn Bhd (PKN) has accepted three letters of acceptance (LOA) from the Ministry of Education (MOE) worth RM197.09 million.
Sky Blue Cinematix Appointed To Support FC Barcelona Brand Activities In India
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Sky Blue Cinematix announced its appointment by United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Aspin Holding as an Associate to support commercial activities and brand integrations linked to FC Barcelona in India.