Sabah Products’ Export Sales Potential Reaches RM95.9 Mln - Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, May 16 (Bernama) -- The marketability of Sabah entrepreneurs’ products in international markets improved last year, with potential sales value reaching RM95.9 million.

Shipping Firms Defer Sapangar Port Congestion Surcharge: Ewon

PENAMPANG, May 16 (Bernama) -- Shipping companies have agreed to defer the proposed congestion surcharge at the Sapangar Bay Container Port (SBCP) following a series of engagements with Sabah’s Ministry of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport (MINDET).

MEF Reaffirms Commitment To Workplace Mental Health Protection

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting national efforts to strengthen workplace mental health protection and psychosocial risk management.

MADANI Microfinancing Initiatives Strengthen Economic Resilience During Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government’s microfinancing initiatives strengthen Malaysia’s economic resilience during periods of geopolitical uncertainty by preserving liquidity and supporting domestic economic activity, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading With Upside Bias Next Week Amid Geopolitical, Earnings Watch

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with a mild upside bias next week as investors continue assessing a complex mix of external geopolitical developments, resilient domestic macroeconomic conditions and critical earnings catalysts from the US technology sector.

Ringgit Set To Trade Between 3.94 And 3.96 Against US Dollar Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range of between RM3.94 and RM3.96 against the US dollar next week.

Gold Futures To Trade Between US$4,500 And US$4,600 Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives could linger between US$4,500 and US$4,600 per troy ounce next week.

Malaysian Batik Makes Appearance On Runway At Modest Fashion Day, KazanForum 2026

From Nor Baizura Basri

KAZAN (Russia), May 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysian batik made an appearance during Modest Fashion Day at KazanForum 2026 held here, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, on Wednesday, signalling a continuous effort to strengthen Malaysia’s fashion ecosystem through international positioning while providing opportunities to local entrepreneurs.

Rising Cost Boost Prospects For Microbial-Based Protein As Alternative Feed

From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

ALMETYEVSK (Russia), May 16 (Bernama) -- As global agriculture and agrifood supply chains encounter rising costs and supply uncertainties, alternative protein products are emerging as a potential growth area, especially in the animal feed sector.

IJM Corp Confirms Krishnan Tan Cleared From MACC Investigations

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- IJM Corporation Bhd announced that its chairman, Tan Sri Krishnan Tan, has been cleared from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) investigations concerning the voluntary takeover offer by Sunway Bhd. 

Ringgit Closes Mostly Higher Against Major Currencies On Strong GDP Data

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed mostly higher against major currencies after Bank Negara Malaysia announced that Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), exceeding the advance estimate of 5.3 per cent, driven by robust domestic demand, investment activities and exports.

KAF Investment Funds Launches New Global Islamic Equity Fund

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- KAF Investment Funds Bhd (KIFB) has launched the KAF Global Islamic Equity Fund (KGIEF), aimed at providing investors with strategic exposure to Shariah-compliant equities.