ECRL Has Potential To Expand Entrepreneurs' Market Access, Boost East Coast Growth

By Anis Nabilla Md Wazilah

KUANTAN, July 22 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is expected to greatly benefit entrepreneurs in expanding their markets as well as strengthening economic growth, particularly in the East Coast.

Malaysia-Thailand BEZ To Boost Trade, Cut Logistics Costs -- Economists

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The proposed Malaysia-Thailand border economic zone (BEZ) could significantly strengthen bilateral trade and regional economic development, with improved border infrastructure expected to lower logistics costs, enhance supply chain efficiency and attract more investments, an economist said.

Holafly Names Khaby Lame Global Brand Ambassador

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Holafly, the global leader in travel eSIMs, has partnered with the world's most followed TikTok creator, Khaby Lame, who joins the company as its Global Brand Ambassador.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid Continued Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on Wednesday, with continued profit-taking capping gains despite an overnight rebound on Wall Street, an analyst said.

Yayasan Hijrah Selangor Shortens Microfinancing Approval With DANA PLUS App 

KLANG, July 21 (Bernama) -- Yayasan Hijrah Selangor (Hijrah Selangor) has shortened the approval period for microfinancing of up to RM10,000 to 48 hours from the previous 14 to 21 days.

ECRL Expected To Contribute Up To RM90 Bln To GDP By 2047

By Anis Nabilla Md Wazilah

KUANTAN, July 21 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is projected to generate RM80 to RM90 billion in cumulative value added contribution to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2047. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-Taking Despite Positive Market Breadth

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed marginally lower on Tuesday, weighed down by continued profit-taking, although the positive market breadth indicated that selective buying interest remained intact.

Malaysian Lubricant Producer Hyrax Oil Expands Reach Across Five Southeast Asian Markets

BANGKOK, July 21 (Bernama) -- Hyrax Oil Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian producer of lubricants and transformer insulating oils, signed agreements on Tuesday to expand the reach of its Hyrax Estramol ester transformer fluids into Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday As It Tracks Wall St Weakness

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session in negative territory, tracking the weaker performance on Wall Street overnight.

74 Pct Of Malaysians Use AI For Shopping, But Many Hesitate Over AI-completed Purchases – Adyen

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- About 74 per cent of Malaysians use artificial intelligence (AI) to support their shopping, but 52 per cent remain uncomfortable allowing the technology to complete purchases on their behalf, according to a survey published by financial technology (fintech) platform Adyen. 

OCBC Malaysia Wins FinanceAsia SME Bank Award For Third Year

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (OCBC Malaysia) was named Best Bank for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Malaysia international category at the FinanceAsia Awards 2026, marking its third consecutive win.

Sabah Collects RM1.38 Bln In State Sales Tax As Of June

KOTA KINABALU, July 21 (Bernama) -- Sabah’s state sales tax collection for the main sectors as of June 30 this year stood at RM1.38 billion, the State Legislative Assembly was told today.