MIDA Partners With HLB Islamic To Strengthen SME Entrepreneurs In Northern Region

SUNGAI PETANI, April 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Hong Leong Islamic Bank Bhd (HLB Islamic) today organised a special forum to strengthen the ecosystem and access of small and medium enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs in the Northern Region.

Turkiye’s Bilal Erdogan Urges Muslim Nations To Emulate Malaysia’s Islamic Finance Lead

PUTRAJAYA, April 26 (Bernama) -- Turkiye’s Necmeddin Bilal Erdogan has called on Muslim nations to learn from Malaysia’s Islamic finance sector to build financial systems that are not dependent on Western networks.

Global Uncertainty, Geopolitics Demand Economic Recalibration -- Pm Anwar 

PUTRAJAYA, April 26 (Bernama) -- The current global economic challenges, compounded by geopolitical tensions, require Malaysia to recalibrate its priorities amid heightened uncertainty, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia On Track For 5.3 Pct GDP Growth In 1Q Despite Global Headwinds - Economist

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is on track to achieve 5.3 per cent growth in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), mainly driven by broad-based expansion across several sub-sectors, including manufacturing, services and construction, an economist said.

SC Named Best Regulator In Promoting Islamic Finance For Third Year Running

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has been honoured as the “Best Regulator in Promoting Islamic Finance” for the third consecutive year at the IFN Awards.

Capital Market Resilient In 2025 Despite Volatile Global Landscape

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian capital market remained resilient in 2025, continuing to fulfil its fundamental role in facilitating capital raising for the domestic economy despite a volatile global landscape, said the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).

First Rolling Plan Of 13MP Allocates RM28.8 Million To Develop Halal Industry - Mohd Shahar

KUANTAN, April 18 (Bernama) -- The First Rolling Plan of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) has allocated RM28.8 million for projects and programmes to develop the halal industry, Deputy Minister of Economy Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah said.

National Investment Programme To Boost Investor Literacy, Support Economic Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) – The National Investment Programme (NIP) organised by Bursa Malaysia is set to enhance investor literacy and support long-term economic growth by fostering more informed participation in the capital market, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

UMSKAL Launches Isra Corner To Drive Industry-On-Campus Ecosystem In Islamic Finance

By JAILANI HASAN

LABUAN, April 16 (Bernama) -- Universiti Malaysia Sabah Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) through its Labuan Faculty of International Finance (FKAL) has launched the ISRA Corner, marking a strategic step towards establishing an Industry-on-Campus (IoC) ecosystem for Islamic finance in Labuan.

Malaysia, Australia Strengthen Energy Security Cooperation, Commit To Open Trade, Resilient Supply Chains

PUTRAJAYA, April 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Australia have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring stable and resilient energy supplies, with both leaders Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Anthony Albanese stressing the importance of open and predictable trade flows amid global uncertainties.

Bank Rakyat Needs To Explore New Opportunities, Strengthen Role - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) needs to explore new opportunities towards creating a more competitive and sustainable business model for mutual benefit.

Ringgit Closes Lower Vs Greenback As West Asia Tensions Weigh

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) --  The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Monday as rising uncertainties in West Asia weighed on sentiment, said an analyst.