Govt Approves RM16 Mln Allocation To Drive Sustainable Pepper Farming In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- The government has approved an allocation of RM16 million for the Pepper Farming Sustainability Programme for 2026 under the first rolling plan of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

MITI Chief Secretary's Name Misused In Telegram Investment Scam

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has confirmed that the name of its secretary-general, Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob, has been misused in a fake investment scheme operating via the Telegram application.

BARAKAT, BERKAT Financing Schemes Help MSMEs Navigate Cost Pressures, Say Industry Groups

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Sustained and well-targeted support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is critical to protect local businesses amid intensifying competition, rising costs and global market volatility, said the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).

Malaysia’s Property Market Transaction Value Expected To Hit RM250 Bln In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s property market continues to grow at a steady pace, with the total transaction value expected to exceed RM250 billion this year, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Up At Midday On Buying Of Blue Chips

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared gains but stayed up at midday on persistent buying activities in selected heavyweight counters, especially in financial services, telecommunications and media.

Polyplastics Develops Mechanically Recycled DURAFIDE PPS Grades

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Polyplastics Co Ltd, a global leader in engineering thermoplastics, has developed two new DURAFIDE polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) grades made of mechanically recycled content.

BNPL Loans Reach RM4.9 Bln As At Dec 31, 2025 – MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Outstanding ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) loans in Malaysia stood at RM4.9 billion as at Dec 31, 2025, accounting for 0.3 per cent of the country’s total household debt, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said.

Ringgit's Superlative Performance Driven By Solid Economic Fundamentals Rather Than US Fed Rates – Analysts

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) – The MADANI Government’s bold measures to reinforce the economy has proven to be a positive reset, culminating in the ringgit breaking through the psychological barrier of 4.0 versus the US dollar and reaching a more than seven-year high of 3.99 in intra-day trading.

Labuan FSA Announces board Line-up For 2026–2028 Term, With Two New Faces

LABUAN, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) today announced the appointment of two new authority (board) members and the reappointment of four existing members for a two-year term effective from Jan 15, 2026, to Jan 14, 2028.

Stable Economy To Boost MSME Outlook In 2026, Says SJPP

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan Bhd (SJPP) expects 2026 to be a better year for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME), supported by a more stable economic environment and the re-expansion of financing support to diverse business segments.

NPL Rate Under Control, Govt Confident Credit Guarantees Will Drive SMEs, Investments -- Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The non-performing loan (NPL) rate for the guarantee scheme under Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan Bhd (SJPP) remains low at around two per cent in line with the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Yayasan Peneraju Unveils New Basic Package To Accelerate Bumiputera AI Upskilling

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Yayasan Peneraju (YP) is introducing the latest addition to its financing scheme, the ‘Basic Package’, available from Jan 9, 2026, aimed at accelerating Bumiputera upskilling in artificial intelligence (AI) training.