Malaysia Needs RM85.7 Bln R&D Investment To Achieve NSTIP 2021-2030 Targets - MOSTI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- A total investment of RM85.7 billion in research and development (R&D) is required to achieve the targets set by the National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (NSTIP) 2021-2030, according to the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI).

SC-Khazanah MoU To Catalyse Mid-tier Companies Access To Capital Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Khazanah Nasional Bhd (Khazanah) to support the growth and expansion of Malaysian mid-tier companies (MTCs).

Cebu Pacific Set For Robust Growth In 2025, Buoyed By Lower Fuel Costs, Strategic Expansion

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

MANILA, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’s low-cost carrier, is poised for significant growth next year, buoyed by declining fuel prices, appreciation of the Philippine peso and strategic expansion of its fleet and route network.

Increasing Productivity, Diversifying Domestic Portfolio To Reduce Deficit In Workers’ Compensation Account

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The government is taking steps to diversify the domestic economic portfolio to reduce the deficit in the workers' compensation account, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

EBC Expands Services For HNWIs, Institutional Investors With Second AFSL

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- In a significant move toward expanding its global asset management footprint, EBC Financial Group (EBC) has successfully obtained an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) for Asset Management from the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC).

Malaysia Space Industry Consortium Inducted Into International Astronautical Federation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The induction of the Malaysia Space Industry Consortium (MASIC) into the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) at the 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) highlights Malaysia’s rapidly advancing space sector. 

Govt Only Borrows To Fund Fiscal Deficit, Maturing Debt - Amir Hamzah

 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) only borrows to finance the fiscal deficit and maturing debt to always ensure that it does not borrow excessively. 

AirAsia Aims To Propel KLIA As World's Leading Aviation Megahub And Position ASEAN As The Next Dubai

SEPANG, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- AirAsia has reaffirmed its commitment to driving ASEAN connectivity and elevating the region’s status as a global transit point, much like how Dubai is recognised for international air travel and trade.

Northeast Group Seeks More Details From Govt On NSS Initiatives In Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- ACE Market debutant Northeast Group Bhd has urged the government to provide more details on the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) as it seeks a clearer understanding of how the government plans to assist industry players in the upcoming Budget 2025.

Budget 2025: SME Bank Calls For Supportive Measures To Boost SME Growth 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- With Budget 2025 set to be announced this Friday, SME Bank Bhd is calling for strategic measures to support the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), focusing on sustainability, financial resilience, and digital transformation.

Govt Has Room To Optimise Spending But Revenue Needs To Be Increased -- Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The government still has room to optimise its spending although there is a need to increase revenue, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. 

Government Channels RM5.76 Bln To 261,651 MSME Entrepreneurs - KUSKOP

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The government has channelled RM5.76 billion in financing to 261,651 micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) entrepreneurs from January to August this year through the Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry (KUSKOP) and its agencies.