8h 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.
13h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Cyber risk remains the foremost concern for financial institutions amid increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, and the operational, financial and reputational implications in 2026, according to the Bank Negara Malaysia.
14h ago
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) estimates Malaysia’s economy to grow between four per cent and five per cent this year compared with 5.2 per cent registered in 2025, with the country’s domestic resilience and diversified export structure continuing to provide buffer to navigate the current external headwinds mainly from conflict in West Asia.
1d ago
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.
3d ago
By Nur Faradilla Mohamad
MERSING, March 28 (Bernama) -- Instead of spending almost two hours preparing in the kitchen, a small entrepreneur here can save time on the cooking process with new, more efficient equipment.
5d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) is maintaining its “positive” stance on the Malaysian healthcare sector despite medical staff shortages.
11d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) — Malaysia has seen a growing “durian tourism” trend, with international visitors, particularly those from China, increasingly building short breaks and day trips around peak durian seasons and well-known producing areas, which appeal is both culinary and experiential.
20d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Air cargo plays a critical role in connecting businesses to global markets and keeping supply chains moving, even as the operating environment becomes more complex, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in a statement today.
21d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd is positive on the Capital Market Masterplan (CMP) 2026–2030, saying the blueprint could enhance the vibrancy of Malaysia’s capital market.
22d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Capital Market Masterplan (CMP) 2026-2030 differs from past plans in its scope and reassessment due to the speed of change brought by digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI) and investor expectations.
25d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should mobilise its immense pool of regional funds to meet the bloc’s investment needs and in the process create corporate champions, Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said.
25d ago
BANGKOK, March 6 (Bernama) -- The processing and packaging industry across Asia is expected to see continued growth this year, particularly driven by increasing demand from the food and beverage (F&B) sector and expanding manufacturing activities across the region.