Agrobank AUM Programme Drives RM6.5 Mln Sales Growth In Kelantan

KOTA BHARU, April 18 (Bernama) -- Agrobank’s Upward Migration (AUM) programme continues to empower local entrepreneurs, with participants from Kelantan recording sales exceeding RM6 million, reflecting the encouraging business expansion driven by the bank's guidance and continuous support.

First Rolling Plan Of 13MP Allocates RM28.8 Million To Develop Halal Industry - Mohd Shahar

KUANTAN, April 18 (Bernama) -- The First Rolling Plan of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) has allocated RM28.8 million for projects and programmes to develop the halal industry, Deputy Minister of Economy Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah said.

Malaysia’s Halal Exports Hit RM68.52 Bln In 2025, Up 10.9 Pct Y-O-Y -- HDC

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal exports recorded RM68.52 billion in 2025, marking a 10.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase, showing sustained global demand and the industry’s resilience amid evolving geopolitical challenges, said the Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC).

Slim Chickens Makes Asian Debut With Launch In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Slim Chickens Malaysia celebrated its debut in Asia with its official launch in Malaysia, opening its second outlet at NU Sentral, Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysia Records Sales Of Over RM200 Mln At China Food And Drinks Fair

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia secured sales of more than RM200 million at the 114th China Food and Drinks Fair (CFDF) last month through the participation of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) in collaboration with Messe Worldwide Sdn Bhd.

Approved Financing Up 19 Pct To RM4.3 Bln In 2025 - SME Bank 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank) recorded a strong 2025 performance, with total approved financing of approximately RM4.3 billion, marking a 19 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase.

BNM Focuses On Value-based Intermediation To Advance Islamic Financial System This Year

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.

Labuan Corporation Invites Investment Proposals For Eight Prime Assets

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, March 28 (Bernama) -- Labuan Corporation (LC) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to local and foreign investors for the leasing and development of eight of its assets, including the site of the recently demolished Hotel Labuan.

Rising Demand For Kombucha Reflects Shifting Trends In Beverage Choices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Back when I was in secondary school around 2013, kombucha wasn’t yet a familiar beverage, unlike the coffee craze then.

Malaysia Must Emerge As A Credible Alternative As Investors Reassess Risk - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must position itself as a credible and compelling alternative as global investors reassess risk amid the crisis in West Asia, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia’s Diverse Tourism Market Can Cushion Impact Of Middle East Conflict -- Hotels' Association

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s diverse tourism market and growing sustainability focus within the hotel industry are expected to help cushion the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on the country’s tourism sector.

Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 Differs From Past Plans As Digitalisation, AI Reshape Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Capital Market Masterplan (CMP) 2026-2030 differs from past plans in its scope and reassessment due to the speed of change brought by digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI) and investor expectations.