13MP: High-value Manufacturing Vital To Maintain Malaysia's Position As Top Glove Exporter -- Margma

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s global leadership in rubber glove exports during the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) period hinges on a sustained emphasis on high-value manufacturing, digitalisation, sustainability and labour market reforms.

Khazanah's Role In Venture Capital Ecosystem Remains Vital, Fund Should Widen Focus On Higher Economic Multipliers Like Agri-Food Business

By Saraswathi Muniappan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd still has an effective role to play in the venture capital ecosystem, especially in promoting entrepreneurship and fuelling future economic growth engines, despite recent setbacks such as the losses incurred from its investment in FashionValet Sdn Bhd.

Affin, CGC Ink MoU To Provide RM500 Mln In Financing For MSMEs, Mid-tier Companies

KUCHING, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Affin Group and Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC Malaysia) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide RM500 million in financing to support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and mid-tier companies (MTCs) across Malaysia.

Focus On Key Areas To Future-Proof ASEAN Blue Economy -- Maritime Institute

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- To future-proof the ASEAN Blue Economy, the regional bloc should focus on and integrate four key areas.

Economy Ministry Finalising List Of 27 Project Proposals Worth RM880.57 Mln In Rasah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry is studying and finalising a list of 27 new development project proposals worth RM880.57 million for Rasah, Negeri Sembilan, under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).

From Malaysia To Southeast Asia, Tenaga Nasional Taking Lead In Energising A Greener Tomorrow

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) – Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) plays a pivotal role in realising the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) initiative. 

Earthy Aromas, Wooden Drawers Of Herbs And Roots Mark Kedai Ubat Kien Fatt’s Heritage

By Karina Imran & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Along a busy stretch of Petaling Street, where tourists bargain for souvenirs and traders call out their goods, stands an old shop Kedai Ubat Kien Fatt, in a heritage building that embodies elements of Malaysia’s unity.

MITI Updates Manufacturing Incentive Framework To Boost Economic Complexity – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is updating its investment incentive framework for the manufacturing sector, to ensure it is aligned with intended outcomes. 

Khazanah Welcomes PAC Recommendations, Reaffirms Commitment To Nation-Building Through Venture Capital

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) — Khazanah Nasional Bhd has welcomed the findings and recommendations of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on its (Khazanah) past investment in FashionValet and the broader approach to domestic venture capital (VC) investments, as part of its overall mandate and mission in advancing Malaysia.

MBSB, DayOne Form Strategic Collaboration To Drive Johor's Digital Economy

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- MBSB Bhd (MBSB) and DayOne Data Centers have formed a strategic collaboration to accelerate Johor’s digital infrastructure and economic transformation in line with the Maju Johor 2030 agenda.

Masdar Secures ‘AA-’ Rating From S&P, Strengthens Global Clean Energy Role

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Masdar, also known as the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC, has been assigned an ‘AA-’ credit rating with a stable outlook by S&P Global Ratings, bolstering its standing as one of the world’s most financially sound renewable energy companies.

UOB Malaysia Supports Launch Of FMM House's RM3 Bln Asean Green MTN Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (UOB Malaysia) is supporting FMM House Sdn Bhd in launching its RM3 billion ASEAN Green Medium Term Notes (MTN) Programme, an initiative aimed at advancing sustainable development in Malaysia’s logistics infrastructure.