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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Alliance Islamic Bank Bhd plans to expand its Zakat Microfinancing Programme (AZAM) nationwide after the initiative showed positive outcomes in improving the livelihood of asnaf micro entrepreneurs.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) — Hosting mega events such as the Formula One Grand Prix (F1 GP) is vital for Malaysia’s competitiveness and global standing, but bringing it back should only happen with a well-coordinated national strategy, said former Sepang International Circuit (SIC) chief Datuk Razlan Razali.
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Act 2025 (RUUKP) is expected to be gazetted by the end of this year, providing a more comprehensive protection for consumers through the regulation of excessive charges and the enforcement of ethical debt collection practices.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- PBA Holdings Bhd's unit Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang Sdn Bhd (PBAPP) has successfully issued its inaugural sustainability sukuk wakalah in aggregate of RM300 million in nominal value under its sukuk wakalah programme.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Vehicle selling prices in Malaysia are not controlled by the government and are determined by the market, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
TANJONG MALIM, 4 Sept (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has invited Chinese automotive giant Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co Ltd (Geely) to increase its investment in a bid to develop the Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) here.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) will not only ease people’s burden, but will also be a catalyst for domestic economic activity with benefits flowing to small retailers and local suppliers.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) --The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) is an important document that outlines the country’s development strategy for the next five years with the aim of ensuring Malaysia remains competitive amid an increasingly challenging global landscape.
By Saraswathi Muniappan
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) – The 35 per cent surge in Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) brand value to US$2.3 billion (US$1 = RM4.22) in the recent Energy 100 2025 report for Brand Finance underscores strong market conviction in its financial resilience and operational efficiency.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Malakoff Corporation Bhd and Solarvest Holdings Bhd, through a consortium, have secured a letter of notification from the Energy Commission of Malaysia (EC) to develop a 470 megawatt alternating current (MWa.c.) large-scale solar (LSS) photovoltaic plant in Perak.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- At the upcoming China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), scheduled for Sept 10 to 14 at Shougang Park, Bank of China will debut its "Mifang Card", a financial product designed to ease transactions for foreign tourists in China.
