Negeri Sembilan’s Approved Investments Hit Record RM19.1 Bln In 2025 - Aminuddin

SEREMBAN, March 11 (Bernama) -- Negeri Sembilan recorded a record RM19.1 billion in approved investments last year, surpassing its initial target of RM10 billion.

Carbon Pricing Should Be Viewed As Emerging Transition Risk - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The introduction of carbon pricing should be viewed not only as a compliance requirement but also as an emerging signal of transition risk that will increasingly need to be incorporated into portfolio analysis, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Google To Require Verification For Financial Ads In Malaysia From April 14, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Google has introduced the financial services verification (FSV), its new certification requirements for financial services advertisers targeting Malaysia, to further protect Malaysians against financial scams. 

Gov't Identifies Integrated Circuit Design Firms To Develop ‘Made By Malaysia’ IP

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The government has identified and is supporting the establishment of more than six local integrated circuit design firms, a critical step toward owning ‘Made by Malaysia’ technology intellectual property (IP).

Lufthansa Sees Malaysia As Lucrative Aviation Market For Leisure, Business Travel

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Lufthansa Group, which is strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia, views Malaysia as a lucrative aviation market, especially for leisure and business travellers as airlines recalibrate networks and seek growth opportunities beyond the increasingly volatile Middle East region.

Johor Targets RM140 Bln Investments This Year

JOHOR BAHRU, March 9 (Bernama) -- Johor is targeting RM140 billion in investments this year after recording the country’s highest approved investments of RM110 billion in 2024, Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi said.

RON95 Subsidy Drops To RM1.8 Bln In 4Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- RON95 subsidies for the fourth quarter (4Q) of 2024 amounted to RM3 billion, before declining to RM1.8 billion in 4Q 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

BNM Keeps OPR Steady At 2.75 Pct As Supportive Policy Stance Continues -- Economists

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) steady at 2.75 per cent reflects a policy stance that remains supportive in the face of an increasingly uncertain external environment.

Omoda Jaecoo Malaysia Targets Double-Digit Growth Following Jaecoo J5 Launch

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Omoda Jaecoo Malaysia is targeting a double-digit growth this year, backed by the launch of its new B-segment sports utility vehicle (SUV), Jaecoo J5, following a robust 153 per cent sales surge in 2025.

Omoda Jaecoo Malaysia Targets Double-digit Growth Following Jaecoo J5 Launch

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Omoda Jaecoo Malaysia is targeting a double-digit growth this year, backed by the launch of its new B-segment sports utility vehicle (SUV), Jaecoo J5, following a robust 153 per cent sales surge in 2023.

ImmunoScape Inks MoU With US Cancer Centre, Secures Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- ImmunoScape Pte Ltd, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, has announced the execution of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a premier National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the United States (US).

CIMB Refutes Claims Of Data Breach Involving 1.2 Million Records

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd has given assurance that claims circulating online about a data breach involving its customers are false and that customer data continues to be protected.