PM Anwar Announces Additional RM5 Bln Facilities For MSMEs

Credit Guarantees, Regulatory Relief Support MSMEs Amid Energy Crisis

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government has moved swiftly to roll out targeted assistance measures to help micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) sustain operations amid a global energy crisis triggered by conflict in West Asia, as authorities acknowledge mounting pressures on small businesses.

RM5 Bln Guarantee, e-Invoicing Flexibility To Aid MSMEs Amid Global Energy Crisis - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, April 20 (Bernama) -- The government has announced several measures to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sustain operations amid the global energy crisis and the West Asia conflict, which have raised operating costs and disrupted supply chains.

MTDC Aims To Identify 10 Best Semiconductor Companies For SemiconStart Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) aims to find the 10 best semiconductor companies to participate in the first year of the SemiconStart Malaysia programme, said its group chief executive officer Mohammad Hazani Hassan. 

Malaysia Strengthens Semiconductor Ecosystem Amid Global Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is strengthening its semiconductor ecosystem amid geopolitical uncertainties, with semiconductors now increasingly viewed as a matter of national interest.

Hydroshoppe, Director Seek To Transfer Bribery Case To High Court

KUALA LUMPUR,  April 14 (Bernama) -- Hydroshoppe Sdn Bhd and its director are seeking to transfer to the High Court the trial of a high-profile bribery case involving an offer of RM500,000 annually over 15 years in connection with the takeover of the Kuala Lumpur Tower (KL Tower) concession.

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.

Bank Rakyat Strengthens Cybersecurity After RM1 Mln Amp

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) continues to enhance its technology infrastructure, cybersecurity controls, and operational processes to strengthen system resilience and safeguard customer information.

BNM Fines Bank Rakyat RM1 Mln For Cybersecurity, Customer Information Protection Breaches

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has imposed an administrative monetary penalty (AMP) of RM1 million on Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) for cybersecurity and customer information protection breaches on Jan 20, 2026.

Approved Financing Up 19 Pct To RM4.3 Bln In 2025 - SME Bank 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank) recorded a strong 2025 performance, with total approved financing of approximately RM4.3 billion, marking a 19 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase.

Main Market-Bound Empire Premium Food Aims To Raise RM152.6 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Food and beverage company Empire Premium Food Bhd aims to raise RM152.6 million from its initial public offering (IPO) via a listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia on April 17, 2026.

Sunway Invests RM23 Million To Expand SJK (C) Cheah Fah In Johor

ISKANDAR PUTERI, March 14 (Bernama) -- SJK (C) Cheah Fah has launched the second phase of its expansion, supported by RM23 million from Sunway Group, to accommodate rising student enrolment as Johor’s southern corridor develops.