Over 160,000 BNPL Users Have RM121.8 Mln In Overdue Debt - Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- A total of 168,967 'Buy Now Pay Later' (BNPL) account holders, or 2.6 per cent of the total 6.5 million users, had outstanding balances as at June 30, 2025, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Malaysian Rubber Industry Must Set New ESG Benchmarks – Chan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s rubber industry must not only meet global standards but set new benchmarks to remain competitive in high-value markets, said Plantation and Commodities Deputy Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

BNM Advances Key Initiatives To Boost Digitalisation -- Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is advancing several key initiatives to boost digitalisation in the country, as a future-ready system needs more than new technology and business models. 

Consumer Credit Bill 2025 Passed, Regulating Commission To Be Set Up

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Bill 2025 was passed in the Dewan Rakyat today to protect the interests of credit consumers in the country.

Consumer Credit Commission To Implement Comprehensive Regulatory Framework For BNPL Schemes

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Commission (CCC) will implement a comprehensive and sustainable regulatory framework for the “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) scheme to ensure the public does not fall into debt traps or face a rise in bankruptcy cases.

ExtraHop Expands Singapore Presence To Bolster APAC Cybersecurity

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- ExtraHop, a leader in modern network detection and response (NDR), is expanding operations in Singapore to support growing regional demand and strengthen data sovereignty for Asia Pacific (APAC) customers.

SC, Durham University Ink MoU To Advance Islamic Capital Market Education

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Durham University to strengthen cooperation in capacity building, knowledge sharing, and joint initiatives in Islamic finance and Islamic capital market (ICM).

BESS Key To Malaysia’s Grid Stability, Says Aurora Energy Research

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- As Peninsular Malaysia’s solar capacity surpasses 2.5 gigawatt (GW) in 2025, grid challenges from intermittent generation are becoming more pronounced, according to global consultancy and analytics firm, Aurora Energy Research.

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.

Li Qiang At ASEAN-GCC-China Summit Boosts Regional Cooperation

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) – Chinese Premier Li Qiang's presence at the inaugural ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur next week reflects China's strong commitment to regional cooperation.

Futurise, MIGHT Launch Industry Report, Boost Malaysia's Air Mobility Ecosystem

LANGKAWI, May 21 (Bernama) -- Futurise Sdn Bhd and the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) have launched the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Industry Report, a strategic step forward in shaping the future of Malaysia’s air mobility ecosystem by leveraging innovation, forward-looking regulatory insights and industry expertise to drive sustainable growth.

MIGHT Launches Four Strategic Reports To Guide Policymakers, Investors And Industry Players

LANGKAWI, May 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) has launched four strategic industry reports aimed at guiding policymakers, investors, and industry players in identifying opportunities, risks, and mitigation strategies.