MEF Calls For Survival Package To Strengthen MSME Support

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) is calling on the government to strengthen assistance for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

The Government Always Services Its Debts - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR,  Aug 11 (Bernama) –-  The government always ensures that its debts are repaid, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Claim That TH Suffered Losses Due To Stock Market Downturn Is Baseless - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Claims that Tabung Haji (TH) suffered losses due to a stock market downturn are baseless, as the stock market remained strong and reached its highest level in 2018, while the decline that year was only about 6 per cent.

Tabung Haji Stable, Growing Stronger - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Lembaga Tabung Haji’s (TH) current position is stable and increasingly stronger, following an increase in assets that exceed liabilities, depositors’ savings, and the distribution rate, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

TH Posts Almost RM13 Bln In Losses From 14 Investments, Seven of Which 100 Pct Losses - Amir Hamzah

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) incurred losses of nearly RM13 billion through 14 problematic investments, seven of which suffered losses of 100 per cent, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Tabung Haji Investment Losses Not All Due To Misconduct – Aminuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Port Dickson Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun stated that discussions regarding investments by Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) must be conducted fairly, as every investment carries risks, and not all losses incurred are due to misconduct.

Tengku Zafrul Calls For Stronger ASEAN Cooperation To Bolster Energy Security

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN needs stronger regional cooperation to bolster energy security and address the capital coordination challenges facing the region’s energy transition, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia-Hong Kong Dual IPO Listing Framework To Take Effect Next Month - Anthony Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The simplified dual initial public offering (IPO) listing framework between Malaysia and Hong Kong will take effect next month, further strengthening capital market linkages between the two economies.

Government Bails Out TH With Over RM10 Bln To Restore Finances, Not Sell Assets

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The government rescued Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) through a bailout exceeding RM10 billion due to mismanagement and embezzlement, to restore its financial position and not to take over the institution's assets, the Dewan Rakyat was informed today.

Singapore Raises 2026 GDP Growth Forecast To 4.5-5.5 Pct On Stronger Global AI Expenditure Outlook

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has raised Singapore's 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to between 4.5 and 5.5 per cent, raising it from an earlier projection of 2.0-4.0 per cent.

Businesses, Public Play Vital Role In Strengthening Malaysia’s Energy Security Amid Geopolitical Tensions

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Businesses and the public have a vital role in supporting   Malaysia’s energy security, which has become increasingly important, as global geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt the energy landscape.

Beanstalk Launches Monsoon Ventures To Support Southeast Asian Agtech 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Beanstalk AgTech has launched Monsoon Ventures, a new venture studio in Singapore backed by Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and Rabo Foundation, to support founders in Southeast Asia in commercialising agricultural technology (agtech) solutions.