2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- UOB Malaysia and Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB) today launched the UOB-PAAB Vendor Financing Programme to improve financing access for suppliers and vendors across PAAB’s supply chain ecosystem.
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The measures taken by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) regarding BYD’s proposed investment underscore a calibrated approach to balancing foreign direct investment in the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing sector with national interests.
5d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the president and chair of the Board of Directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Zou Jiayi, have discussed a sustainable development agenda covering the transition to green energy as well as the empowerment of digital infrastructure and advanced technology.
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) has launched the 2025 Financial Sector Blueprint (FSB) and Sustainability Report for Takaful today, highlighting the industry’s progress in advancing financial inclusion, sustainability and digital transformation.
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Diesel prices are rising faster than petrol due to structural supply constraints, sustained industrial demand and limited flexibility in refining systems, according to energy research firm Rystad Energy.
7d ago
JOHOR BAHRU, April 1 (Bernama) -- Johor is committed to sustaining its position as a leading investment destination and to remain at the forefront of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, which reached RM110.1 billion in 2025, the highest among all states.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Automotive Component Parts Manufacturers (MACPMA) supports the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry's (MITI) position that automotive investment incentives and manufacturing licences should be aligned with national development objectives.
7d ago
SHAH ALAM, March 31 (Bernama) -- The biodiesel production capacity from large-scale facilities such as SD Guthrie Bhd’s (SD Guthrie) in Pulau Carey is critical in ensuring supply continuity and supporting the existing biodiesel usage mandate for Malaysia’s transportation and industrial sectors.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- The government has urged the public to adopt a more prudent and moderate lifestyle in facing global economic uncertainties, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
8d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- As companies face increasing pressure from investors, regulators and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments to reduce their carbon footprint, corporate travel is emerging as an area where small operational changes can deliver measurable impact.
8d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is focusing on strengthening value-based intermediation (VBI) capabilities including in sustainability and climate agenda in Islamic financial system this year.
8d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Profitability of Malaysia’s insurance and takaful sector declined slightly to RM4.6 billion in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025) from RM4.8 billion in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), despite improved equity investment performance, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).