Bank Rakyat Issues RM1 Bln Senior Sukuk Wakalah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Bank Rakyat has successfully issued a RM1 billion Islamic medium-term notes (IMTN) sukuk wakalah via special purpose vehicle (SPV) Imtiaz Sukuk II Bhd. 

EU-Malaysia FTA To Anchor Deeper Strategic Ties Amid Global Volatility - Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) is positioning the Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a central pillar in its broader strategy to deepen economic and geopolitical partnerships in ASEAN countries.

Boost Bank Disburses Nearly RM150 Mln In Financing To Hundreds Of SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Boost Bank has achieved a significant milestone in its journey as Malaysia’s first homegrown digital bank, having disbursed nearly RM150 million in financing to hundreds of small and medium enterprises (SME).

Malaysian SMEs Still Lagging Behind In Digitalisation Journey – Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Most Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are still trailing behind larger enterprises in their digitalisation journey, said Digital Minister, Gobind Singh Deo.

Malaysia's Rubber Glove Market Share In US Expected To Rise To 55 Pct - Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's rubber glove market share in the United States is expected to increase to 55 per cent, despite facing a 10 per cent tariff hike and reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US on Malaysia.

MR D.I.Y. 's Net Profit Rises To RM174.15 Mln In 1Q

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- MR D.I.Y. Group (M) Bhd’s net profit rose to RM174.15 million for the first quarter (1Q) ended March 31, 2025, from RM144.88 million in the same period last year.

Economists Lower Malaysia's GDP Growth Forecast To 4.5 Pct, Remain Confident In Economy's Resilience

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Economists revised downwards Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.5 per cent due to the debilitating tariffs implemented by the United States (US), but remained confident in the economy’s resilience.

Gamai Aims To Expand Seaweed Delicacy Market To The Philippines, Singapore

By Nor Farah Aqilah Mohd Sham

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Gamai Sdn Bhd, the producer of instant ‘latok’ -- a traditional seaweed delicacy also known as sea grapes that is gaining popularity among local and international food enthusiasts -- is targeting to export the product to the Philippines and Singapore next year.

Kosovo Offers Incentives To Attract Malaysian Investments In Key Sectors

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) -- Kosovo, the landlocked Balkan country, is seeking Malaysian investments across a wide-range of sectors including information and communication technology, renewable energy as well as manufacturing, visiting Kosovo President Dr Vjosa Osmani Sadriu said today.

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserves Assets At US$117.49 Bln As Of End-March 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$117.49 billion (US$1= RM4.31) as of end-March, 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$4.3 million, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Butterworth Plant To Ease Shah Alam, Bentong Overload, Says F&N CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) is set to commence operations at its refurbished Butterworth plant to ease production capacity constraints currently faced at its Shah Alam and Bentong facilities.

Amir Hamzah: ASEAN’s Neutrality Works

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN has consistently maintained a neutral stance in its relations with both the United States (US) and China, and this remains central to the region’s diplomatic approach, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.