JOSFA Plans To Expand Large-scale White Prawn Tank Farming Project

By Nur Fatin Mohmad Kadenen

JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 (Bernama) -- The Johor State Fishermen's Association (JOSFA) plans to expand its large-scale white prawn farming project in tanks to meet growing local demand.

Fee Review To Ensure SC's Long-term Financial Sustainability - Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said its recent fee review aims to ensure the regulator’s long-term financial sustainability, given its current revenue structure is closely tied to market activity.

Semiconductor Upcycle To Drive Penang's Growth Amid Global Headwinds - Economist

By Farhana Poniman

GEORGE TOWN, April 19 (Bernama) -- Despite rising geopolitical uncertainties, a sustained global semiconductor upcycle is expected to drive Penang’s economic growth through 2026.

Malaysia's 1Q GDP To Grow By 5.3 Pct, Reflecting Resilience Amid Elevated Oil Prices, Global Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow by 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) based on advance estimates, reflecting an economy that remains fundamentally resilient, despite rising global uncertainties, particularly elevated oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Abaxx Exchange Registers With ACER To Meet EU REMIT Requirements

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc (Abaxx) announced that its subsidiary, Abaxx Exchange, has registered as an Organised Market Place (OMP) with the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) as of April 8.

Unemployment Rate Remains At 2.9 Pct In February - DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, April 10 (Bernama) -- The unemployment rate in February remained at 2.9 per cent, with fewer unemployed people at 506,800, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia's Wholesale, Retail Trade Sales Rise 5.3 Pct To RM156.3 Bln In February -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade in February 2026 recorded sales of RM156.3 billion, up 5.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

U Mobile, TM Hold 5G Kick-off Meeting, Agreement Being Finalised

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- U Mobile Sdn Bhd held a 5G collaboration project kick-off meeting with Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) yesterday, following the signing of a three-year 5G wholesale agreement in February 2026.

Agrobank’s AUM Program Helps More Companies Boost Sales

SUNGAI PETANI, April 1 (Bernama) -- Efforts by Agrobank to assist entrepreneurs in expanding their businesses have borne fruit, with more companies successfully increasing their sales last year.

Credit Quality Of Business Loans Has Improved, Says BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- The overall credit quality of business borrowings improved in the second half (2H) of 2025 with no notable divergence in trends across segments and sectors as shares of impaired loans and loans with increased credit risk for overall businesses improved to 2.8 per cent and 10.7 per cent, respectively.

Wah Seng Centre First Warehouse In Malaysia To Get GreenRE Platinum Certification

IPOH, March 26 (Bernama) -- The Wah Seng (1986) Distribution Centre, located in Taman Maju Rapat here, is the first warehouse in the country to receive the GreenRE Platinum certification.

European Energy Prices Rise Amid West Asia Tensions

LONDON, March 19 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- European gas and oil prices rose sharply in early trading on Thursday as escalating tensions in West Asia and attacks on energy infrastructure in Qatar and Iran have heightened concerns over supply disruptions, reported Xinhua.