6h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has set several priorities this year, including accelerating the transition to guarantee schemes to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) access financing more easily and promoting responsible innovation to close gaps in access and protection.
6h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Islamic finance has gained momentum in ASEAN with emphasis on value-based principles, balanced risk-reward considerations and wider benefits for society and the environment as global interest in ethical and sustainable finance expanded, says Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
11h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has called on Japanese investors to deepen its integration into the country’s semiconductor ecosystem and move beyond assembly into higher-value segments such as integrated circuit design, advanced packaging, research and development, green sectors and local talent.
12h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- The overall credit quality of business borrowings improved in the second half (2H) of 2025 with no notable divergence in trends across segments and sectors as shares of impaired loans and loans with increased credit risk for overall businesses improved to 2.8 per cent and 10.7 per cent, respectively.
12h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is focusing on strengthening value-based intermediation (VBI) capabilities including in sustainability and climate agenda in Islamic financial system this year.
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By Hasnah Jusid
JOHOR BAHRU, March 30 (Bernama) — SME Corp Malaysia will intensify efforts to ensure that local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) play a significant role in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), in line with the agenda of strengthening the segment's resilience and contribution to the national economy.
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The Sunway Mega Roadshow returns this year in a fully digital format, offering users a seamless way to access deals and activities across Sunway City Kuala Lumpur with just a few taps through the Sunway Super App.
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Japan’s provider of cloud-based solutions Cybozu Inc is injecting an initial US$6.4 million (RM25 million) into its Malaysia operations as part of its intensified focus on Southeast Asia as its most promising region for global investment.
7d ago
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Tonnes of food waste end up in Malaysia’s landfills every day, much of it still edible. The problem becomes even more pronounced during festive seasons such as Ramadan, when large volumes of food are prepared but not always consumed.
12d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The realities faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), from humble beginnings and shared ambition to the pressures that come with growth, anchor Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan Bhd’s (SJPP) first Raya film.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aerospace industry must adapt to significant transformation in the global aerospace landscape, including shifting supply chains and increasingly complex certification requirements.
20d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Airwallex, a global financial and payments platform, has reported strong financial year 2025 performance in Singapore, delivering triple-digit revenue growth for the second consecutive year, with a 107 per cent increase year-on-year and transaction volume rising 93 per cent over the same period.