Govt Refunds RM20.27 Bln In Excess Income Tax As At Oct 31 - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- A total of RM20.271 billion in income tax refunds involving 3.65 million taxpayer cases had been paid as at Oct 31, 2026.

Four Malaysian Firms Partner With WPS To Expand AI Adoption Among Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Four Malaysian companies have partnered with global office software provider, WPS, to expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in business operations, particularly among small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

MATRADE Expects Malaysia's Trade Surplus To Grow By 20 Pct This Year

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) expects the country's trade surplus to grow by at least 15 to 20 per cent this year, compared with RM156.83 billion last year, said its chief executive officer Datuk Indera Abu Bakar Yusof.

Silicon Island: 202 Hectares Reclaimed, Green Tech Park To Be Developed In 2027 – Chow

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The development of Silicon Island in Penang will focus on the construction of a 283.28-hectare (ha) Green Tech Park in 2027, after 202.34 ha of the total 513.95 ha Phase 1 area had been reclaimed by October this year.

Penang Tech Financial Centre To Capitalise On Geopolitical Shifts, AI Supercycle – Chow

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The establishment of the Penang Technology Financial Centre (PTFC) positions the state strategically to capitalise on global geopolitical shifts and the artificial intelligence (AI) supercycle, further accelerating growth in the semiconductor and electrical and electronics sectors.

Govt Takes Targeted Approach To Assist Affected SMEs - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The government is taking a targeted approach to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) affected by economic pressures, including through loan rescheduling and restructuring, as well as payment deferments.

Tebedu-Entikong Route Reopening To Boost Cross-border Trade, Benefit SMEs -- SBF

By Zaphne Philip

KUCHING, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The reopening of the Tebedu-Entikong trade route could significantly stimulate economic activity, boost cross-border trade, and attract investment between Sarawak and West Kalimantan, the Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) said.

Tencent Cloud Commits To Investing In Malaysia Over Next Three Years

From Harizah Hanim Mohamed

SHENZHEN, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Tencent Cloud is committed to investing in Malaysia over the next three years, building on its existing cloud region infrastructure, said Nucky Fang, general manager of Tencent Cloud International and Tencent Cloud Malaysia.

Total RM3.8 Bln Financing Approved To Benefit About 6,800 SME Accounts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Financing totalling RM3.8 billion under Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) SME Stabilisation Relief Facility (SME SRF) has been approved as at Sept 30, 2026, benefiting more than 6,800 small and medium enterprise (SME) accounts.

Sibu SEZ: Better Air Links, High-Tech Infrastructure Key To Attracting Investors

SIBU, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Improved air connectivity and high-tech infrastructure must be prioritised under the proposed Sibu Economic Zone (SEZ) to attract investment, skilled talent and high-value industries to central Sarawak, says local entrepreneur Dr Gregory Hii Sui Cheng.

Pahang Export Day Showcases 70 Entrepreneurs, MSME Companies - MATRADE

KUANTAN, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The second edition of Pahang Export Day 2026 today brought together nearly 70 entrepreneurs and companies -- specifically micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) -- from various industrial sectors in the state. 

Islamic Finance Has Evolved through Innovation With Purpose To Drive Economic, Social Impact – BNM Governor

By M.Saraswathi and Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Islamic finance industry is evolving beyond traditional banking to play a wider role in people’s lives and the economy, from helping microentrepreneurs build sustainable businesses to enabling small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to enter global markets.