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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The government has allocated four more Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) mobile bank units in 2026 specifically to increase access to banking services to residents in the rural areas of Sabah, Sarawak, Pahang, and Perak.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The African continent’s rapid economic growth presents export opportunities for Malaysia to reduce reliance on traditional partners and possibly hedge itself against geopolitical uncertainties, University of Nottingham Malaysia assistant professor of business economics Dr Tan Chee Meng said.
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GEORGE TOWN, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy remains stable and resilient despite various global challenges, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
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By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade higher next week due to the onset of the Northeast Monsoon season, said industry expert Denis Low.
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By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s third quarter (3Q) economic growth is a testament that domestic momentum is strengthening the economy even as external conditions remain uneven, said an economist.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- U Mobile Sdn Bhd has upgraded 2,976 sites to 5G coverage, providing 58.2 per cent 5G coverage in populated areas as of Oct 31 this year, said the Communications Ministry.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production decreased by 14.8 per cent to 26,647 tonnes in September 2025 from 31,285 tonnes in August 2025, said the Statistics Department of Malaysia (DOSM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The revised Fair Treatment of Financial Consumers (FTFC) policy document will enable financial service providers (FSP) to take appropriate action to understand vulnerable consumers better and provide the necessary assistance, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) spokesperson.
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From Amanina Mohamad Yusof
SHANGHAI, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- BTC Maju Holding Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of BTC Bhd, aims to raise its annual sales to RM10 million next year from the current RM2 million as it seeks to expand its export market to China and Saudi Arabia with its innovative bitter gourd–based products.
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From Zufazlin Baharuddin
HELSINKI, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- Finland’s leadership and success in climate solutions through the implementation of a circular economy is nothing short of remarkable and offers valuable lessons for Malaysia, which has embraced similar ideals in promoting sustainability.
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By M. Saraswathi
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is intensifying its sustainability journey under its Net Zero 2050 plan, spearheading renewable initiatives including hybrid hydro-floating solar projects, hydrogen partnerships, and a flexible cross-border grid for renewable integration.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- While 56 per cent of Malaysia’s artificial intelligence natives (AI natives) believe that chatbots provide the fastest responses -- the highest in the Asia Pacific (APAC), 83 per cent still want the option to speak to a human agent when interactions feel disjointed, said Zoom.