PUNB Cuts Prosper Grow Financing Profit Rate To Support Entrepreneurs

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. 

Bank Negara Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent during its meeting today.

Johor Among States With Highest Household Income Levels Since 2022 - Exco

ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 7 (Bernama) -- Household income in Johor has increased since the current state administration took office in 2022, placing the state among the highest in Malaysia in terms of household income levels.

Bioalpha Expands Global Reach With Halal-Certified OEM, ODM And CDMO Services

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Bioalpha Holdings Bhd’s core business remains firmly rooted in providing professional original equipment manufacturer (OEM), original design manufacturer (ODM) and contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) services to global clients.

Azizan Jaafar Appointed New CEO Of VentureTECH

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- VentureTECH Sdn Bhd has appointed Azizan Jaafar as its chief executive officer (CEO) with immediate effect.

Ringgit Opens Higher, May Extend Gains If OPR Holds At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended yesterday’s momentum to open higher on Thursday, amid expectations that it could appreciate further today.

Ringgit Continues Upward Momentum Ahead Of BNM's OPR Announcement

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its upward momentum, closing mostly higher against most major currencies and regional peers on improved sentiment as investors await the decision on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).

Domestic Demand Cushions Malaysia's Economy Amid Global Conflict, Says Economist

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. 

RT Pastry-KAF Investment Bank Ink Underwriting Agreement For ACE Market IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- RT Pastry Holdings Bhd (RT Pastry) has signed an underwriting agreement with KAF Investment Bank Bhd for its initial public offering (IPO) and subsequent listing on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market.

General Insurance Industry Grows 4.8 Pct In 2025, Posts RM1.2 Bln Underwriting Profit – PIAM

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).

Malaysia’s Business Events Industry Drives Global Connectivity, Collaboration -- MOTAC Sec-Gen

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s business events industry continues to strengthen its role in driving economic growth, knowledge development and global connectivity through stronger collaboration among the government, industry players and professional associations.

SME Malaysia, NRES To Strengthen Collaboration On Sustainable SME Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The SME Association of Malaysia (SME Malaysia) and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) are committed to advancing collaboration in driving a more inclusive and sustainable future for Malaysia’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs).