Boosting The Economy, Ensuring People's Well-being To Remain MADANI Govt's Priorities -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Efforts to strengthen the economy and safeguard the people’s well-being will continue to be prioritised by the MADANI Government, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

BioInnovation Launchpad 2025 To Propel Bio Entrepreneurs To Global Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The BioInnovation Launchpad 2025 programme under BioXceed 2025 is expected to produce at least 10 high-potential bio-entrepreneurs capable of achieving Bio-based Accelerator (BBA) or BioNexus status, further strengthening the national biotechnology ecosystem by 2030.

MoF: Federal Govt Approves RM24.15 Bln In Loans To State Govts As Of Aug 31

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The federal government has approved loans totalling RM24.15 billion to state governments as of Aug 31, 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Perak Transit Obtains GTFS Certification For Euro 5 Green City Buses

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- A subsidiary of Perak Transit Bhd has obtained the Green Project Certificate under the Green Technology Financing Scheme (GTFS) administered by the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation.

Malaysia Can Chart Its Own Course Guided By Credible Governance -- Khazanah MD

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia can chart its own course, guided by credible governance, moral clarity and the collective imagination of all who dare to build, said Khazanah Nasional Bhd managing director Datuk Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir.

Budget 2026 To Strengthen Social Protection, Build Future Industries -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 will strengthen social protection and lift household resilience, while the investment focus will be on semiconductors, energy transition, digitalisation, startups, and the industries of tomorrow, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Protecting Malaysia’s Marine Ecosystems Safeguards Nation's Economy

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Protecting Malaysia’s marine ecosystems is not only an environmental imperative but also a form of economic insurance that supports fisheries, tourism and coastal infrastructure, a conservationist said.

Malaysia To Leverage Finland’s Circular Economy Practices

From Zufazlin Baharuddin

HELSINKI, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is seeking to leverage Finland’s advanced circular economy practices in waste management, green infrastructure and sustainable product design, Malaysia’s Chargé d’Affaires ad interim in Helsinki, Al-Fadil Adam said.

Malaysia To Champion Open And Fair Trade, Global Cooperation — Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to champion open trade, fair rules, and international cooperation through its proactive engagement across multiple platforms, including Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), ASEAN, and BRICS, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Bursa May Stay Volatile Next Week On US Shutdown, Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain volatile next week, if the United States (US) federal government shutdown persists, said an analyst. 

Ringgit Seen Firmer Ahead Of Budget 2026 On BNM's Stance, Fiscal Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to edge firmer ahead of the Budget 2026 announcement on Oct 10, supported by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) monetary policy stance and expectations of fiscal consolidation.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Broadly Higher, FBM KLCI Bounces Over One Pct

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Shares on Bursa Malaysia finished broadly higher on Thursday, lifted by gains in the technology, healthcare and banking sectors.