22d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) policy should move beyond expanding the quantum of assistance towards building a more coordinated, accessible and outcome-oriented ecosystem, according to the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER).
24d ago
SINGAPORE, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Asia has no shortage of technically capable talent for Formula One (F1) and the wider motorsport industry, but access and the lack of clear career pathways remain key barriers for aspiring professionals in the region, said motorsport engineer Nida Anis.
25d ago
KOTA BHARU, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The government is monitoring inflation movements due to developments in the West Asian crisis to ensure cost pressures from supply disruptions and rising commodity prices do not burden the people.
26d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, August 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s international reserve assets amounted to US$132.07 billion (US$1= RM4.02), while other foreign currency assets stood at US$368.50 million as of end-July 2026, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
28d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to address the lack of investment across its shipping and logistics ecosystem as gateway cargo grows while capacity in supporting industries shrinks, said Shipping Association Malaysia (SAM) chairman Ooi Lean Hin.
1m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The SME Association of Malaysia (SME Malaysia) has called for Budget 2027 to focus on measurable outcomes, not merely grants, financing and incentives, with success judged by productivity, investment, growth and competitiveness.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, has expanded the Xsolla Partner Network ahead of gamescom 2026 in Cologne, giving game developers a simpler and more reliable way to grow their games through creators.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The chances of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) recovering the entire outstanding 899 million Saudi riyal (1 Saudi riyal=RM1.09) arbitration award from Al-Rawda Real Estates Development & Project Management Co Ltd are slim, said an expert.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia (PIDM) has appointed Afiza Abdullah as its chief executive officer (CEO) for a three-year term, effective Aug 28, 2026, succeeding Rafiz Azuan Abdullah, who has led the organisation for nine years.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit remained broadly stable against the currencies of major trading partners in the second quarter (2Q) of 2026, amid evolving global financial conditions, particularly the shift in market expectations due to the direction of United States monetary policy, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Mah Sing Group Bhd hopes the government will continue to encourage homeownership among young and middle-income households in its recommendations for Budget 2027, which is scheduled to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Oct 9.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Overall financing conditions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) remain supportive, with banks and development financial institutions (DFIs) continuing to provide financing to viable businesses.