| LATEST NEWS | The RM5 billion microfinancing facility announced today is separate from the RM5 billion Special SME Assistance Facility by BNM as well as the RM5 billion under the SJPP - MoF | The MADANI Government is providing micro-financing facilities totalling over RM5 billion in 2026, expected to benefit over 400,000 micro-entrepreneurs, with loans of up to RM100,000 - MoF | At 6 pm, the ringgit depreciated to 3.9300/9330 against the greenback from 3.9285/9325 at Wednesday’s close. | |
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Countries are moving away from efficiency-driven economic models towards resilience, as rising geopolitical uncertainty reshapes the global economic landscape, including trade and investment strategies.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal exports recorded RM68.52 billion in 2025, marking a 10.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase, showing sustained global demand and the industry’s resilience amid evolving geopolitical challenges, said the Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC).
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- BRIDGE Alliance will expand its flagship BRIDGE Summit to five days for its second edition, scheduled to take place beginning Nov 28 at a larger venue on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Miral, a developer of immersive destinations and experiences in the emirate.
IPOH, April 15 (Bernama) -- Weil Hotel in Ipoh, Perak, has been officially recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) as the first environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-certified hotel in Malaysia, marking a significant achievement in the country’s hospitality industry landscape.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Most organisations still lack the data foundation needed for success despite growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), according to Cloudera’s latest global survey examining enterprise readiness to support AI at scale.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- LyondellBasell (LYB), a global leader in the chemical industry, has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, Vision to Value: Maintaining Our Focus, detailing progress in safety, emissions reduction, and circular solutions despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Nuclear energy is emerging as a potential source of stable, low-carbon power, complementing renewables and strengthening energy security, as more than 70 per cent of electricity is still generated from fossil fuels and a coal phase-out is targeted for 2044.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Networking devices and smart home products provider TP-Link Distribution Malaysia Sdn Bhd (TP-Link Malaysia) and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to equip students with industry-relevant networking skills, hands-on enterprise experience and globally recognised certifications.
By M. Saraswathi
KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The gravity of a crisis is rarely understood until it intrudes and profoundly affects our daily lives.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) – An academic has urged Malaysia and Turkiye to strengthen defence cooperation by moving beyond procurement and establishing a strategic partnership to jointly develop the local defence and aerospace industry.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Data has emerged as a critical driver of economic growth and national competitiveness, with Malaysia’s ability to manage and leverage it effectively expected to determine its position in the global digital economy.
