Malaysia’s Economy Remains Resilient Despite West Asia Risks, Says BNM Governor

By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy remains resilient despite mounting risks from the ongoing West Asia conflict, supported by strong domestic demand, sustained investment activity and robust exports linked to the global technology and artificial intelligence (AI) upcycle.

Targeted Assistance Available For Businesses Hit By Rising Costs - BNM

By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Help is readily available for businesses affected by the conflict in West Asia, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Targeted Solutions, Not Monetary Policy, More Effective In Addressing Supply Shocks - BNM

By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Monetary policy is primarily a demand management tool. As such, it is generally a less appropriate tool in addressing supply-driven shocks, such as rising fuel and commodity prices, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Malaysia Eyes Leadership In Advanced Packaging As AI Reshapes Global Chip Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is positioning itself to move beyond its long-standing leadership in assembly, testing and packaging towards leadership in advanced packaging as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the global semiconductor industry.

Media Professionals Should Nurture Market-savvy, Entrepreneurial Skills -- Ashwad Ismail

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Media practitioners should equip themselves with entrepreneurial skills and a strong understanding of market dynamics, as Malaysia moves towards building a more robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, said Radio Televisyen Malaysia director-general of broadcasting Ashwad Ismail.

SCIB Gets Shareholder Nod For RM151.19 Mln Disposal Exercise

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd (SCIB) has obtained shareholders’ approval for a strategic divestment exercise with a total potential value of RM151.19 million at its extraordinary general meeting (EGM).

Pepper Industry Continues To Grow With RM2.27 Bln Contribution In 2025

KUCHING, May 4 (Bernama) -- The country’s pepper industry has recorded positive growth with revenue contribution rising to about RM2.27 billion last year from RM2.24 billion in 2024, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

Agri-Commodity Sector In Critical Transformation Phase - Noraini

KUCHING, May 4 (Bernama) -- The country's agri-commodity sector is now entering a critical transformation phase with a shift towards the use of modern technology, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

IPG For Smallholders Not Activated For April 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) announced that the Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for cuplump and latex has not been activated for April 2026 in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak.

Petronas Inks Deal With Japan's Eneos For 10 Pct Stake In MLNG Tiga, Strengthen LNG Supply Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s national oil and gas company Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has signed definitive agreements with Japan-based oil and gas company ENEOS Xplora.

Labuan Seeks Equal Duty-Free Treatment As Langkawi

LABUAN, April 29 (Bernama) -- Labuan’s duty-free status should be given equal consideration for full restoration, in line with the proposal being studied for Langkawi, to support the island’s tourism, retail and business sectors, the Labuan Corporation (LC) Advisory Council said.

MOF Mulls More Targeted Diesel Subsidy Mechanism For Sabah, Sarawak -- Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is studying the implementation of a more targeted diesel subsidy mechanism, similar to BUDI95, for Sabah and Sarawak, said MADANI government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.