10d ago
By Siti Radziah Hamzah, Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli & Norsyafawati Ab Wahab
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned that while the growth of artificial intelligence presents abundant opportunities to accelerate energy transition efforts, it must not outpace nations' sustainability ambitions.
10d ago
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was traded slightly firmer against the US dollar at the opening today, as soft sentiment towards the greenback outweighed better-than-expected key United States economic data.
18d ago
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Financial commitments linked to credit cards, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) facilities and personal financing are becoming increasingly common among middle-income borrowers, highlighting the need for stronger financial literacy and responsible borrowing practices, according to financial consultancy Bluebricks Holding Sdn Bhd.
19d ago
ALOR SETAR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Leakage of subsidised fuel due to smuggling activities continues to pose a major threat to the country’s fiscal position, with the government estimated to be losing billions of ringgit annually following the misuse of subsidised diesel intended for local consumers, according to an economist.
19d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Businesses anticipate a softer second quarter 2026 (2Q 2026) outlook with the confidence indicator easing to negative 1.8 per cent from 4 per cent in the previous quarter, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DoSM).
19d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) today announced its financial performance for the first quarter of the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (1Q FY2026), underscoring the group’s continued commitment to strengthening Malaysia’s energy security, enhancing grid resilience and delivering long-term value to the nation and the rakyat.
20d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Banks in Malaysia and some Asia-Pacific (APAC) economies will be less impacted by higher energy prices, according to Moody’s Ratings.
26d ago
By Muhammad Adil Muzaffar Mohd Fisol
CYBERJAYA, May 19 (Bernama) -- New government guidelines tightening the importation of completely built-up (CBU) electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to accelerate the development of Malaysia’s local EV ecosystem, according to the Bumiputera Car Dealers Association, better known as Persatuan Pengimpot dan Peniaga Kenderaan Melayu Malaysia (PEKEMA).
26d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- A mobility platform said Malaysia’s fuel subsidy mechanism continues to help e-hailing drivers manage rising operating costs, allowing many to remain on the road despite global fuel price pressures.
28d ago
PENAMPANG, May 16 (Bernama) -- Shipping companies have agreed to defer the proposed congestion surcharge at the Sapangar Bay Container Port (SBCP) following a series of engagements with Sabah’s Ministry of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport (MINDET).
30d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc has launched its Global Social Squad (GSS) Pilot Program, an initiative aimed at strengthening digital engagement by empowering Independent Beauty Consultants (IBCs) as brand advocates and social media content creators.
1m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- FIDO Alliance announced global passkey usage has reached an estimated five billion, reflecting accelerating adoption of passwordless sign-in technologies ahead of Authenticate APAC 2026 in Singapore on June 2 and 3.