3h ago
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to strengthen the wealth of bumiputera households, particularly among the B40 and M40 income groups, through efforts to increase savings and investment opportunities, as well as skill development to raise incomes.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) – Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s (Khazanah) Jelawang Capital and the Retirement Fund Inc’s (KWAP) Dana Perintis anchored the venture stage, channelling RM588 million into startups across the consumer, digital, agritech and edtech sectors in 2025.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) deployed RM7.158 billion in patient capital to build the industries behind a 'Made by Malaysia' economy, where domestic enterprises own the higher rungs of global production rather than simply assembling products at its base.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Government-linked companies (GLCs) and government-linked investment companies (GLICs) have together backed up Bumiputera firms through procurement, growth capital, public listings and capability-building initiatives under the Government-Linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme (GEAR-uP) agenda.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Government-Linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme (GEAR-uP), which is entering its third year, saw government-linked investment companies (GLICs) allocating and deploying RM 20.3 billion domestically.
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Industrial solutions provider EcoSys (Malaysia) Bhd has signed an underwriting agreement with M&A Securities Sdn Bhd in preparation for its upcoming listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd through an initial public offering (IPO).
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The Malay Contractors Association of Malaysia (PKMM) has urged the government to expedite the implementation of construction projects planned for 2026 to ensure the continued operation of local contractors and revitalise the country’s construction sector.
8d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Bhd (PUNB) has introduced and enhanced three specialised financing programmes, which are expected to benefit 220 entrepreneurs, with a total allocation of RM80 million to help bumiputera entrepreneurs secure capital faster, strengthen cash flow, and expand their business capacity.
11d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- OCBC Malaysia has teamed up with Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) to establish a RM1.3 billion guarantee facility aimed at improving financing access for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
15d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera Petrol Station Operators Association of Malaysia (Bumipeda) has urged the government to review the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charged on credit card transactions.
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GEORGE TOWN, July 22 (Bernama) – Perbadanan Nasional Bhd (Pernas) will introduce Bizfrancais at the Penang International Halal Expo (PIHEX) 2026 as a strategic platform to expand halal and shariah-compliant franchise business opportunities for local entrepreneurs.
21d ago
CYBERJAYA, July 17 (Bernama) -- Unit Peneraju Agenda Bumiputera (TERAJU) needs to be a 'growth facilitator' that connects bumiputera companies to real opportunities, and not just focus on being a provider of programmes or financing.