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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The need for a new market mechanism to support palm biomass processing as a commercial product may be considered in the future, according to the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK).
By Saraswathi Muniappan
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd still has an effective role to play in the venture capital ecosystem, especially in promoting entrepreneurship and fuelling future economic growth engines, despite recent setbacks such as the losses incurred from its investment in FashionValet Sdn Bhd.
KUCHING, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Affin Group and Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC Malaysia) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide RM500 million in financing to support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and mid-tier companies (MTCs) across Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must take decisive steps now to lead as the region’s hub for the next-generation semiconductors, with global revenues projected to exceed US$1 trillion (US$1=RM4.20) by 2030, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must take decisive steps now to lead as the region’s hub for the next-generation semiconductors, with global revenues projected to exceed US$1 trillion (US$1=RM4.20) by 2030, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The BioAgrotech & BioPharmaceutical Career and Entrepreneurship Programme 2.0 (BeST 2.0) will be expanded into new biotechnology-related subsectors, including artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and green energy technology, to ensure training modules remain aligned with industry needs.
PETALING JAYA, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The World Islamic Tourism and Trade Expo (WITEX) and World Cultural and Arts Festival (WCAF) 2025 present significant opportunities to strengthen cooperation and boost the halal economy, Islamic tourism and creative industries in Southeast Asia, according to a senior aide of the Malaysian Prime Minister.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) — Khazanah Nasional Bhd has welcomed the findings and recommendations of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on its (Khazanah) past investment in FashionValet and the broader approach to domestic venture capital (VC) investments, as part of its overall mandate and mission in advancing Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The third edition of the Selangor Export Day on Monday (Aug 25) and Tuesday (Aug 26) is expected to bring together over 200 entrepreneurs and companies, especially micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), from various industrial sectors in the state.
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 21 (Bernama) – Over 30,000 smallholders in Sabah, covering more than 191,000 hectares, have achieved the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification as of April 2025, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) and PT Bathi Rakyat Abadi today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on expanding Shariah-compliant financial solutions, namely Ar-Rahnu (Islamic pawn broking) services, and support the growth of halal-based businesses in Indonesia.
KUCHING, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- World cocoa prices are currently on the rise, thus making the crop a commodity with high potential to generate lucrative returns.
