PHB Appoints Mazuki Abdullah Group Managing Director

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- Pelaburan Hartanah Bhd (PHB) has appointed Mazuki Abdullah @ Muhammad as its new group managing director, effective Jan 1, 2026.

Comprehensive Policy Needed To Uplift Labuan Economy, Says Academic

LABUAN, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive and forward-looking policy framework is needed to revitalise Labuan’s economy that will fully leverage its strategic location, federal territory status and established offshore financial ecosystem, said an academic.

PHB Positions Bumiputera Participation In Real Estate As Nation-building Catalyst

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Expanding bumiputera participation in commercial real estate is an important lever in Malaysia’s nation-building agenda, with Pelaburan Hartanah Bhd (PHB) acting as a key institutional platform to drive wealth creation and economic growth.

SAMENTA Backs KUSKOP’s ABCD Strategy, Proposes Fifth SME Pillar

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) has suggested further strengthening Malaysia’s small and medium enterprises (SME) framework by adding a fifth pillar focused on an enabling ecosystem.

MyRMK To Be Introduced Next Year To Monitor Implementation Of 13MP - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy will introduce MyRMK, an integrated monitoring system for the implementation of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) starting next year, said Minister of Economy Datuk Seri Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir today.

Sabah Exploring Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion, Conducting Implementation Study -- Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government, through the Sabah Energy Commission (ECoS), has begun exploring renewable energy in the form of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) and is currently conducting an implementation study along the state’s east coast, according to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

FMM Looks Forward To Policy Continuity, Stability Following New Cabinet Line-Up

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) looks forward to policy continuity and stability that provide businesses and investors with the confidence to plan and invest over the long term following the new Cabinet line-up announced yesterday.

China Market Launches Overseas Digital Mall In Malaysia, Establishing ASEAN Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- China Market has selected Malaysia as its ASEAN hub, bringing Chinese industrial-belt products into Southeast Asia while enabling Malaysian brands to access China through its Market Express Channel, following the official launch of the China Market Overseas Digital Mall in Malaysia.

Commercial Negotiation Between Petronas, Petros Progressing Well - Fadillah

KUCHING, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The ongoing commercial negotiations between Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) are progressing well and moving towards a mutually beneficial settlement, with an outcome expected early next year, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.

e-Invoice Tackles Shadow Economy; Impact Being Assessed - Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The government has taken several measures to address the shadow economy as part of its efforts to boost national revenue, including the implementation of the e-invoicing system, which started in 2024.

Bursa Malaysia Introduces CSI Platform For Sustainability Disclosures

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd has introduced an enhanced prescribed format for sustainability disclosures through its Centralised Sustainability Intelligence (CSI) platform, as part of its efforts to strengthen alignment with international disclosure standards.

SMEs Advance Further This Year Amid Stable Environment, Consistent Policies And Targeted Support

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), regarded as the backbone of the economy, progressed further this year, buttressed by a more stable economic environment and a gradual recovery in domestic demand, which boosted sales and business confidence across the sector.