Targeted Assistance Available For Businesses Hit By Rising Costs - BNM

By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Help is readily available for businesses affected by the conflict in West Asia, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Malaysia Eyes Leadership In Advanced Packaging As AI Reshapes Global Chip Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is positioning itself to move beyond its long-standing leadership in assembly, testing and packaging towards leadership in advanced packaging as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the global semiconductor industry.

MIDA, AIXTRON Ink Deal To Build Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility In Penang

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) inked an agreement with AIXTRON SE, a provider of deposition equipment for the semiconductor industry, to build a new greenfield manufacturing facility in Penang at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026.

PDC, MAHB Approve Formation Of Joint Venture Company To Implement PILA Project

GEORGE TOWN, May 5 (Bernama) -- The Penang Development Corporation (PDC) and Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) have approved the setting up of a joint venture company, Syarikat Usahasama PILA Sdn Bhd, to implement the Penang International Logistics Aeropark (PILA) project.

AGC Biologics Expands Deal With Novelty Nobility For Antibody Production

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- AGC Biologics, a global biopharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), has expanded its manufacturing agreement with South Korea-based biotech company Novelty Nobility to advance a bispecific antibody drug candidate.

Bank Muamalat Launches ASB Smart Education Financing Plan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Muamalat) launched the ASB SMART Education plan today, becoming the first financial institution among Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB) agents to offer an Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) financing solution specifically tailored towards education.

ADB Launches Financing Facility To Build Asia’s Critical Minerals Supply Chains

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today launched a new financing facility to help countries in Asia and the Pacific develop critical minerals supply chains needed for clean energy, batteries, electric vehicles, and digital technology.

Global Economy Challenging, Govt Continues Taking Necessary Measures To Face Uncertainty - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to take the necessary measures in facing global economic uncertainty, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Fraser & Neave 2Q Net Profit Down To RM96.27 Mln Vs RM140.33 A Year Ago

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd’s (F&N) net profit for the second quarter ended March 31, 2026 (2Q 2026) eased to RM96.27 million versus RM140.33 million a year ago.

Banking Industry Urges MSMEs Affected By West Asia Conflict To Engage For Support

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The banking industry is encouraging micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the ongoing West Asia conflict to engage with their respective banks at an early stage to explore suitable solutions, including repayment assistance, restructuring, and working capital support.

Biofuel Committee Established To Accelerate National Energy Security Agenda - Akmal

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The government has established a high-level biofuel committee to coordinate and accelerate the implementation of the national energy security agenda, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

BNM Introduces RM5 Bln Financing Facility To Support SMEs Affected By West Asia Conflict 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has introduced the SME Stabilisation Relief Facility (SME SRF), a RM5 billion financing facility to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs), including microenterprises, affected by the ongoing West Asia conflict.