SME Corp Plans To Help More Sarawak MSMEs

KUCHING, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- SME Corporation Malaysia plans to target more micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from Sarawak to receive benefits through programmes that will be implemented in 2025, in line with the aspirations of a more equitable and inclusive MADANI Economy framework.

EMGA Secures US$30 Mln Debt Financing For Uzbekistan’s Ipak Yuli Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP (EMGA) has completed its first transaction for Ipak Yuli Bank in Uzbekistan, securing US$30 million from the OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund). (US$1=RM4.44)

Malaysia Leverages Foreign Relations To Boost Economy, Investment - Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia leverages its foreign relations to enhance the economy, investment and the quality of education, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Value Of KBBM Sales Up 103.2 Pct To RM5.5 Bln In 2023

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- The Buy Malaysian Goods Campaign (KBBM) in 2023 showed an increase of 103.2 per cent compared to 2022 with a sales value of RM5.5 billion.

Rubber Market To Trade Range-bound Next Week, Tracking Tight Supply Situation Due To Weather Disruptions -- Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade range-bound with a tendency to be higher mainly due to a tight supply situation from the weather disruptions, said industry expert Denis Low.

Airbus Delivers First A330neo For Malaysia Airlines

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has taken delivery of its first A330neo aircraft, according to Airbus. 

Public Bank 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM1.91 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter (3Q) of financial year 2024 improved to RM1.91 billion from RM1.70 billion last year from healthy loans and customer deposits growth.

Bumiputera Entrepreneurial Community Should Include Companies From Sabah, Sarawak - Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The bumiputera entrepreneurial community should not be restricted to companies in Peninsular Malaysia only, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. 

High-quality Corporate Reporting Helps Malaysia's Economy To 'Raise The Ceiling' - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- High-quality corporate reporting could play a role within the MADANI Economy framework, where Malaysia aims to 'raise the ceiling' by expanding the economic pie, fostering broader participation and increasing the complexity of our economy. 

Malaysia Seeks Advanced Technology, Investments For Rare Earth Processing

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The government will ensure the development of the rare earth element (REE) industry progresses, simultaneously encompassing the upstream and downstream sectors to meet industrial needs, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Regional Trends

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Thursday, with market sentiments supported by an uptrend in the regional rubber futures markets and concerns over the global natural rubber supply caused by adverse weather, a dealer said.

Banking Stocks Drag Bursa Malaysia Below 1,600 Level

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The fall in shares of banking heavyweights weighed heavily on Bursa Malaysia, causing the index to slip below the crucial 1,600 mark.