Ringgit Strength, Foreign Inflows Support Malaysia Bond Market Amid Global Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s bond market continued to demonstrate resilience amid global volatility, supported by a strengthening ringgit and sustained foreign inflows, according to CIMB Treasury and Markets Research.

GGR Motor Aims To Sell At Least 3,000 Electric Motorcycles Monthly

IPOH, April 12 (Bernama) -- GGR Motor Group aims to sell at least 3,000 units of electric motorcycles per month this year, in line with increased production capacity and the expansion of its distribution network.

MRB Wins Seven Innovation Awards At MTE 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) won seven international innovation awards at the Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2026, held from April 9 to 11.

RTS Link: Johor Must Refine Strategy To Tackle Skilled Labour Outflows

By Hasnah Jusid

JOHOR BAHRU, April 12 (Bernama) -- Johor must refine its cross-border economic strategy and sharpen policy clarity to address the outflow of skilled labour ahead of the planned launch of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link early next year.

JS-SEZ Drives Collaboration, Positions Johor As Regional Digital, Investment Hub

JOHOR BAHRU, April 12 (Bernama) -- Strong multi-stakeholder collaboration, anchored on a holistic ecosystem approach, is set to accelerate Johor’s economic transformation, particularly through the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Fuel Crisis Deepens, Unity Essential For Resilience

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The gravity of a crisis is rarely understood until it intrudes and profoundly affects our daily lives.

KUSKOP Disburses RM906 Mln Under DEWI, Benefits 106,100 Women Entrepreneurs

BUKIT MERTAJAM, April 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (KUSKOP) has disbursed RM906 million in financing under the Dana Ekonomi Usahawan Wanita (DEWI) initiative since its launch last month, benefiting 106,100 women entrepreneurs nationwide.

MHIT Pilot Phase To Address Structural Gaps In Insurance And Takaful Sector – Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian insurance and takaful industry is expected to address any structural gaps during the pilot phase of the  Malaysia Health Insurance and Takaful Initiative (MHIT), which is scheduled for rollout in the second half of 2026.

ADB’s Proposed US$30 Billion Facility Among Key Outcomes Of 13th AFMGM

PUTRAJAYA, April 11 (Bernama) -- The 13th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) welcomed a proposed US$30 billion (RM141 billion) facility by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for 2026–2030 to support the implementation of the Finance Sectoral Plan and ASEAN Community Vision 2045.

Uncertain Global Security Landscape Warrants Malaysia And Turkiye To Elevate Defence Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) – An academic has urged Malaysia and Turkiye to strengthen defence cooperation by moving beyond procurement and establishing a strategic partnership to jointly develop the local defence and aerospace industry.

Ringgit May Breach 3.95 Next Week On West Asia Ceasefire Optimism - Economists

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to maintain its upward trajectory next week and could breach the 3.95 level amid cautious optimism over developments in West Asia, said economists.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade On Upside Next Week On Firmer Market Sentiment - Analyst

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index is likely to break above the 1,700 psychological level in the coming week on firmer sentiment, alongside oil price stabilisation, supportive external momentum and easing volatility, and a turn in foreign fund flows, said an analyst.