SME Corp Targets RM1 Trn GDP Contribution From MSMEs By 2030

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The contribution of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) is targeted to reach RM1 trillion by 2030, provided efforts to empower the sector are doubled under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).

F&N Projected To Post Weaker 4Q FY2025 Due To Thailand-Cambodia Clashes - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) to post flattish quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) results in its fourth quarter ending Sept 30, 2025 (4Q FY2025).

FNHB 3Q Net Profit Falls To RM84.81 Mln On Weaker Earnings, Unrecognised Tax Assets

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd’s (FNHB) net profit fell to RM84.81 million in the third quarter ended June 30, 2025 (3Q 2025) from RM121.62 million in 3Q 2024.

Malaysia's Inflation Rose Slower At 1.1 Pct In June 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rose at a slower pace of 1.1 per cent in June 2025, with the index standing at 134.5 points compared to 133.0 in the same month last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).

MATRADE Secures Over RM120 Mln Trade Prospects At Korea Import Fair 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has total trade prospects exceeding RM120 million in Malaysia’s inaugural participation at the July 7-9 Korea Import Fair (KIF) 2025.

Paramount Property Offers 'Asia Miles' For Homebuyers

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Paramount Property Bhd has launched Traverse with Paramount, a unique homeownership campaign that offers rewards of up to 40,000 Asia Miles to homebuyers.

SST Revision Does Not Justify Hotel Rate Hikes - MoF

By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) – The Ministry of Finance (MoF) indicated that the Sales and Service Tax (SST) does not warrant the hotel room rate increases asserted by some hotel associations.

MATRADE Leads Delegation At Korean Fair To Boost Trade Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will lead Malaysia’s participation at the Korea Import Fair (KIF) 2025 from July 7-9 at COEX Convention Centre, Seoul.

Malaysia's May 2025 Inflation At 1.2 Pct Lowest In 51 Months - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia registered an inflation rate of 1.2 per cent in May 2025, the lowest in 51 months, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 134.4 versus 132.8 a year ago, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

RHB, MOE Launch Multi-purpose Smart Card For TVET Students

GEORGE TOWN, June 11 (Bernama) -- RHB Banking Group, through its subsidiary RHB Islamic Bank Bhd (RHB Islamic), has launched the RHB MyTVETKPM initiative -- a multi-purpose smart card designed for students in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions.

MIDF Leveraging Islamic Finance To Drive Industrial Transformation

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Bhd (MIDF) is leveraging Islamic finance to accelerate the country’s industrial transformation, particularly in high-growth sectors such as advanced manufacturing, green technology, the digital economy, and halal industries.

Labour Productivity Per Hour Up 1.0 Pct In Q1 2025

PUTRAJAYA, May 22 (Bernama) -- Labour productivity per hour worked grew 1.0 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, registering RM42.50 per hour, according to the Labour Productivity Statistics for First Quarter 2025 (Q1 2025) released today.