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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended gains, closing higher on Thursday, as market sentiment improved following a decline in United States Treasury yields and a weaker US dollar.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is positioning the carbon market as a critical economic driver to bolster industrial competitiveness and meet its ambitious climate targets under the newly approved National Carbon Market Policy (DPKK).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains today, closing firmer against major currencies and most regional peers following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) move to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (Pavilion REIT) posted a higher net profit of RM105.8 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026), from RM90.4 million recorded in the corresponding quarter last year.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said Malaysia’s latest economic indicators point towards continued growth momentum in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), driven by sustained domestic demand and strong export performance.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Bhd (PUNB) has reduced the financing profit rate under its PROSPER GROW scheme to 3.5 per cent per annum from between 5.0 and 6.75 per cent previously to help Bumiputera entrepreneurs cope with rising operating costs.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Insurance and takaful coverage for employees are among the measures that can help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) retain their workforce, according to the Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry (MECD).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- All fully imported completely built-up (CBU) electric vehicles (EVs) are subject to two main conditions starting July 1, 2026, including a new minimum motor power limit of 180 kilowatts (kW) and above from 200 kW.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Domestic demand remains a key buffer for Malaysia's economy amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, said Affin Group chief economist Alan Tan.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s general insurance industry recorded gross written premium (GWP) of RM24.2 billion in 2025, representing a 4.8 per cent increase from RM23.1 billion in 2024, driven mainly by continued expansion in the motor and fire insurance segments, according to the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM).
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Taiwan is looking to strengthen collaboration with Malaysia in the semiconductor and smart manufacturing sectors, particularly in data centres and robotics, by leveraging the complementary strengths of both economies across the semiconductor value chain.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) — The construction of highways continues to play an important role in stimulating the country’s economic growth through job creation, support for supply chains, and business opportunities, according to the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM).
