Sidec Launches Selangor Twin Accelerator Programme To Boost Local Start-ups, SMEs

SHAH ALAM, July 9 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) has launched the the 2025 edition of the Selangor Twin Accelerator Programme, a dual-track initiative aimed at scaling Malaysia’s most promising startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across deep tech and consumer-focused industries.

FMM Seeks Swift Diplomatic And Domestic Interventions To Counter US Tariff Impact

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) has called on the government to intensify its diplomatic and policy response following the United States' announcement of a 25 per cent blanket tariff on Malaysian exports.

Sabah Attracts Third Largest Total Investment In Malaysia For 1Q 2025

KOTA KINABALU, July 8 (Bernama) -- Sabah has recorded approved investments totalling RM10.9 billion for the first quarter (1Q) of this year, representing the third highest in Malaysia after Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, the Sabah State Legislative Assembly was told today.

Agrobank Allocates RM50 Mln To Financing Scheme AgroPintar For Microentrepreneurs

KOTA KINABALU, July 6 (Bernama) -- Agrobank has allocated RM50 million to facilitate microfinancing access through its Agro Pintar Niaga Programme (AgroPintar), alongside an additional RM5 million in i-TEKAD matching grants.

Bank Muamalat Advances Islamic Finance To Drive Socioeconomic Growth In Sabah

TAWAU, July 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad is advancing Islamic finance to drive socioeconomic development through various social finance initiatives, said its president and chief executive officer, Khairul Kamarudin.

Cockle Industry Can Generate RM34.4 Mln Annually In Sabah -- Hajiji

TUARAN, July 5 (Bernama) -- The cockle industry has the potential to generate RM34.4 million annually based on an estimated landing of 3,240 tonnes per year and a 7.6-fold return on investment in Sabah, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

MYStartup Accelerator Channels RM5.5 Mln Into Local Startups

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd’s MYStartup Accelerator has facilitated nearly RM5.5 million in investments over five cohorts, underscoring its role in strengthening Malaysia’s startup ecosystem and advancing the country’s position as a regional innovation hub.

Digital Ministry To Harmonise Digital Ecosystem Across States - Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The Digital Ministry is working to unify and scale up initiatives across states and agencies to drive Malaysia’s digital economy, said its Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Sabah To Raise OGSE Contracts For Local Firms By 100 Per Cent This Year – Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, July 3 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government, in collaboration with Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and industry partners, has set a target to increase by 100 per cent the value of local contracts in the oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) sector awarded to Sabah-based companies this year.

Bank Rakyat Taps Neurogine n2Tap To Boost MSME Digital Transformation

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, July 2 (Bernama) – Neurogine Sdn Bhd’s flagship product, Neurogine n2Tap, has been adopted by Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) as part of the bank’s i‑MerchantRAKYAT initiative.

Allianz General Partners Fashion Platform To Offer Customised Insurance Product

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Bhd has partnered International Fashion Chamber Malaysia Bhd to offer the Allianz Business Shield Package Insurance to fashion businesses.

Penang Launches Silicon Research And Incubation Space To Drive IC Design Industry

GEORGE TOWN, July 1 (Bernama) -- Penang’s mission to lead Malaysia’s integrated circuit (IC) design landscape received a boost with the launch of the Silicon Research and Incubation Space, a high-innovation facility under the Penang Silicon Design @5km+ (PSD@5km+) initiative.