13MP Vital Platform For Malaysia In Securing Position As Global Leader For Sustainable Palm Oil

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) offers a vital platform to accelerate Malaysia’s transition towards a climate-resilient, innovation-driven future, securing the country’s position as a global leader in sustainable palm oil production, says the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)

Toyota Sold 62,246 Vehicles As Of August

SHAH ALAM, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) recorded solid sales in August with 9,083 units delivered, bringing its year-to-date total to 62,246 units. 

Malaysia Has Over 4,100 EV Charging Points Nationwide -- Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has at least 4,100 electric vehicle (EV) charging points nationwide to cater to the growing demand for EVs, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Islamic Finance Must Leverage Climate Action, Digital Inclusion, Islamic Innovation To Benefit World -- SC Chair

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Islamic finance must leverage three key drivers, mainly climate action, digital inclusion and Islamic innovation, to serve a higher purpose for Malaysia, Oman and the rest of the world, said Securities Commission (SC) chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi.

PayNet Explores Federated AI Model To Bolster Fraud Detection In Digital Payments

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) is exploring the development of a federated artificial intelligence (AI) model, tentatively called FinancialGPT, to enhance fraud detection and strengthen security in digital payments.

Malaysia, Netherlands Ink MoC To Strengthen Strategic Semiconductor Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has inked a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with the Netherlands to advance collaboration in the semiconductor industry, strengthening the country’s position as a global hub in the sector.

Palm Oil: Malaysia On The Right Track To Be Classified As Low-risk Country - Johari

KUALA LANGAT, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on the right track to be classified as a low-risk country in palm oil production, particularly with its mandatory Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification, said Plantations and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. 

Sacofa Partners With ZTE To Modernise Its Network In Sarawak

KUCHING, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Sarawak state-owned telecommunications infrastructure provider Sacofa has formed a strategic partnership with ZTE Corporation, a global provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, to modernise its infrastructure network for the next era of digital growth.

Ambank To Extend RM780 Mln In Financing For E&O’s Andaman Island Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- AmBank Group will provide RM780 million in financing to Tanjung Pinang Development Sdn Bhd (TPD), a subsidiary of Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O), for the Andaman Island project.

BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct, Sees Continued Expansion In Global Growth 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

Budget 2026 Will Strengthen Housing Reform, Expand Access To Affordable Housing -- Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- As preparations for the upcoming Budget 2026 to be unveiled in October are underway, the government will also examine support mechanisms to strengthen housing reform, with a particular focus on expanding access to affordable housing, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Approved Investments, FDIs Reflect Different Stages Of Malaysia’s Investment Journey

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Some may argue that the approved investments reported by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the foreign direct investment (FDI) figures from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) for the first half of 2025 (1H 2025) appear contradictory.