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Oil Supply: Govt Warns Corporates, Industries To Buy At Market Prices - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The government has issued a warning to corporates and industries that are supposed to purchase fuel directly from oil companies at market prices but are instead discreetly buying at pump prices.

Powering AI, Transforming Energy: The Core Synergy At ETCon26 Malaysia

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- The upcoming Energy Transition Conference 2026 (ETCon26) will serve as a key platform to advance artificial intelligence (AI) as a new frontier for innovation, powering the next phase of Malaysia’s energy transition.

Germany’s New Fuel Policy May Accelerate EV Adoption -- Academician

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Germany’s latest petrol price regulation could reshape automotive demand by accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption, while raising broader concerns over inflation and cost pressures in Europe, said an academician.

BNM To Priorite Building Inclusive, Future-Ready Financial System In 2026

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.

Islamic Finance Gains Momentum In ASEAN, Reflecting Wider Appeal And Interest - BNM

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).

BNM: Malaysia’s E-Payment Transactions Jump 25 Pct To 18.4 Bln In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- E-payment transactions grew by 25 per cent to 18.4 billion, compared to 14.7 billion in 2024, with each Malaysian making 538 e-payments in 2025 on average, a 25 per cent increase from 432 in 2024. 

Special Act On BNPL Can Protect Consumers Especially Youths From Debt Burden

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The enactment of a special act relating to the 'Buy Now Pay Later' (BNPL) scheme is important to protect consumers, especially the younger generation, from high debt burdens.

MEF Supports Govt’s Fuel Rationalisation, Urges Conservation In Usage

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) --  The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) emphasises that all segments of society must play a proactive and responsible role in conserving fuel and ensuring sustainable energy usage amid ongoing uncertainties in West Asia.

Embracing Risk-sharing Business Will Be Game Changer For Malaysia’s Robust Islamic Banking Sector – Economists

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 (Bernama) -- Intense demand coupled with the wider acceptance of shariah-compliant financial products will continue expanding Islamic banking in Malaysia despite stiff competition from the conventional sector, an economist said today.

Toshiba Photovoltaic-Output Photocoupler Boosts Automotive SSR Reliability

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has commenced volume shipments of the "TLX9920", a new photovoltaic-output photocoupler targeting solid state relays (SSR) in automotive equipment.

Towards a Financially Confident Malaysia: Why Financial Literacy Matters More Than Ever

By Adnan Zaylani

There is a growing realisation across Malaysia that financial literacy is no longer a luxury skill reserved for financially savvy individuals. It is fast becoming a necessity for every household, student,  worker, entrepreneur and retiree.

Malaysia In Stronger Position Thanks To Net Energy Exporter Status, Subsidy Reforms

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s position as a net energy exporter, with petroleum reserves confirmed sufficient until at least May 2026, and the fiscal headroom created by two years of subsidy rationalisation, has placed the country in a meaningfully stronger position than its neighbours to navigate the current global energy crisis.