15h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) – Strengthening economic fundamentals and policy buffers amid uncertainties to global trade are crucial tools to ensure continuous growth and, in the process, guarantee the well-being of the rakyat, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
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.
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains well-positioned to withstand rising fiscal pressures as the price of Brent crude holds above US$100 per barrel, with stronger petroleum-related revenues expected to cushion the impact of a higher RON95 subsidy bill, said analysts.
2d ago
JOHOR BAHRU, March 29 (Bernama) -- The government is focusing on balancing public welfare, inflationary pressures, and the sustainability of the country’s economic growth following the conflict in West Asia, with the 2026 economic growth target remaining at 4 to 4.5 per cent for now.
5d ago
PUTRAJAYA, March 26 (Bernama) -- The government is bearing petrol and diesel subsidies estimated at up to RM4 billion a month under the implementation of the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) and BUDI Diesel programmes, following the rise in global crude oil prices.
5d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- H2O.ai, the open-source artificial intelligence (AI) platform company, has partnered with CTC Global Singapore, a technology integrator in Asia Pacific (APAC), to accelerate enterprise AI adoption across the region.
5d ago
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia’s 5G rollout seeks to balance technological advancement with readiness, Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia) has stepped up its talent development efforts to support effective implementation in the digital era.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- North Atlantic Energies announced it will postpone publication of its 2025 annual results to April 22, citing additional time required for year-end closing procedures following implementation of new accounting and reporting systems since Nov 28, 2025.
12d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain above RM4,450 in the near term, supported by elevated energy prices and a favourable palm oil-gasoil (POGO) spread, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The launch of the masterplan and blueprint for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), scheduled for March 30 in Johor Bahru, has been postponed until a date to be announced.
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 (HPAA) continues to allow hire-purchase providers to offer both fixed-rate and variable-rate loans, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) has successfully purchased and collected a total of 1,197.77 metric tonnes of smallholder rubber, with a cumulative purchase worth RM3.79 million as of February, during the implementation period of the Main Rubber Buyer initiative, which has been active since early January 2026.