13d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in a stronger position than a decade ago, thanks to major fiscal decisions by the government, such as subsidy cuts and a focus on economic development, said Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi.
13d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must ensure that the rapid growth of its data centre industry delivers real and quantifiable spillovers to the wider economy, including stronger local businesses, deeper local capabilities and real opportunities for the people.
15d ago
By Erma Idayu Mohd Yusop
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- A total of 6,580 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have successfully scaled up their businesses year to date, a development described as evidence that government intervention is starting to have a tangible impact on entrepreneurs.
18d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has expanded the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) Knowledge Hub into a year-round trade intelligence platform to accelerate the global competitiveness of Malaysian exporters.
19d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The executive leadership of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) remains committed to driving export acceleration and strengthening the resilience of Malaysia’s international trade sector via market-driven strategies and proactive trade facilitation.
19d ago
KUANTAN, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s East Coast region has strong potential to become a key hub for national food security and a leading centre for the green economy through greater investment in renewable energy.
20d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- The target to increase the contribution of Bumiputera micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from 15 per cent to potentially double by 2035 will be reviewed in greater detail at the end of this year or early next year, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
23d ago
By Syed Iylia Harizal
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Easing the cost-of-living pressures and expanding support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are among the expectations of the people in Sabah for Budget 2027, which is scheduled to be tabled in parliament on Oct 9.
24d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysian banks’ asset quality remains resilient, supported by healthy loss-absorption buffers and proactive credit risk management, RAM Ratings said.
26d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) will be organising the East Coast Region Investment Seminar 2026 on Sept 8, focusing on the role of local companies in shaping a more inclusive and competitive East Coast industrial ecosystem.
26d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The additional RM1 billion in micro-financing facilities, which brings the total allocation for 2026 to RM6 billion from RM5 billion, should be accompanied by simple application procedures, affordable financing terms, and faster approval and disbursement, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM).
27d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Bilateral trade between Malaysia and Japan rose 11.8 per cent to US$23.3 billion (US$1=RM4.03) in the first seven months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.