Malaysia Well-positioned To Capture Tech Relocation Amid West Asia Tensions -- MIER

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Technology firms are seeking to relocate operations to Asia, and Malaysia is well-positioned to capitalise on this development in light of ongoing geopolitical turbulence in the Middle East.

Bank Rakyat Declares 18 Per Cent Dividend, Totalling RM534.7 Million For FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) has announced a dividend payment of 18 per cent, amounting to RM534.7 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY 2025).

5E Resources Eyes Growth From B15 Biodiesel Push

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Waste management services provider 5E Resources Holdings Bhd is poised to leverage the government’s move to raise the biodiesel blend rate to B15, expecting increased waste generation from the biodiesel industry to support its growth.

Strong Investor Demand Drives Full Subscription Of Inaugural NECSA-I Energy Investment Note

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Neucu Capital Partners (M) Sdn Bhd (NCAP) has successfully facilitated the full subscription of the inaugural Renewable Energy Investment Note issued by NEC Suria Asset I Sdn Bhd (NECSA-I), an infrastructure special purpose vehicle under Nexgram Holdings Bhd.

Budget Reassessment Reasonable If Rising Fuel Subsidy Spending Persists -- Economist

PUTRAJAYA, April 10 (Bernama) -- It would be reasonable to reassess the budget if the government continues to see a drastic increase in BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUD95) subsidy spending, according to an economist.

Xiaomi Accelerates Smart Home Expansion Amid Growing Adoption In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Smart home technology is rapidly gaining traction in Malaysia as more households adopt connected devices to enhance convenience, efficiency and control.

Malaysian Biodiesel Association Urges Govt To Expedite Higher Blends For National Biodiesel Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Biodiesel Association (MBA) has called on the government to follow the proactive measures announced by other ASEAN counterparts and expedite the nationwide implementation of higher blends under the national biodiesel programme for both the transport and industrial sectors.

RHB Launches RWA, MSIE To Strengthen Financial Well-being

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- RHB Banking Group is reinforcing its commitment to enhancing customers’ financial well-being with the launch of RHB Wealth Advance (RWA) and Takaful mySmart Income Enhanced (MSIE).

Wage-Setting Institutions Must Be Strengthened To Ensure Meaningful Income Growth - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must strengthen the institutions that shape how wages are set between employers and employees to raise incomes and strengthen purchasing power meaningfully.

Insurance, Takaful Profitability Declines To Rm4.6 Bln In 2h 2025 — BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Profitability of Malaysia’s insurance and takaful sector declined slightly to RM4.6 billion in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025) from RM4.8 billion in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), despite improved equity investment performance, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Wah Seng Centre First Warehouse In Malaysia To Get GreenRE Platinum Certification

IPOH, March 26 (Bernama) -- The Wah Seng (1986) Distribution Centre, located in Taman Maju Rapat here, is the first warehouse in the country to receive the GreenRE Platinum certification.

RON95 Quota Adjustment Seen As Temporary Remedy Amid Spike In Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The government’s move to adjust the monthly quota for subsidised BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) petrol to 200 litres from 300 litres is a much-needed temporary measure to reduce subsidy spending amid the spike in oil prices brought on by the conflict in West Asia, said an economist.