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GEORGE TOWN, May 7 (Bernama) -- Digital Penang Sdn Bhd and Sisters Inspire Sdn Bhd's fintech solutions provider unit, FinHero, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand access to financing for Penang’s micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Arla Foods Ingredients, a subsidiary of the Denmark-based dairy cooperative, is set to introduce a new protein soda concept that showcases the benefits of pure beta-lactoglobulin (BLG) at Vitafoods Europe, from May 20 to 22 in Barcelona
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must explore alternative policy tools like targeted aid, phased implementation, enhanced enforcement, and new digital/green levies as the government takes a strategic pause on expanding the sales and service tax (SST).
KLANG, May 6 (Bernama) -- The Young Parliamentarians Of AIPA (YPA) must serve as a value-added arm of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) by contributing bold and innovative ideas to secure long-term prosperity in the region, said AIPA president Tan Sri Johari Abdul.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Economists revised downwards Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.5 per cent due to the debilitating tariffs implemented by the United States (US), but remained confident in the economy’s resilience.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Japan will lead a high-powered delegation to Malaysia next week to discuss deepening cooperation in the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) to achieve decarbonisation, economic growth and energy security.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The world’s largest independent real estate brokerage and the core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings Inc, eXp Realty, has officially launched its Co-Sponsor Program, aimed at fostering collaboration and accelerating growth across its global agent network.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The inaugural East Coast Energy (ECE) 2025, an energy transition summit for Malaysia’s east coast region, will serve to position Terengganu as a future-ready hub for energy transition.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has appointed its deputy secretary-general (trade) Mastura Ahmad Mustafa, one of its most experienced senior civil servants, as Malaysia’s chief negotiator for the upcoming formal tariff negotiations with the United States (US).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the greenback on Friday, trading with a wider spread amid lingering uncertainty over global tariffs and weak US economic data, an economist said.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) have collectively implemented a living wage policy, ensuring all permanent Malaysian employees now earn above the monthly living wage threshold.
GEORGE TOWN, May 1 (Bernama) -- Penang has welcomed the inaugural Sichuan Airlines direct flight from Chengdu, marking a significant step forward in strengthening economic cooperation and cultural exchange between Malaysia and China.
