MSME Policy Should Focus On Coordinated, Outcome-Oriented Support -- MIER

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).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Amid Weaker Global Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Tuesday amid broad-based selling, as weaker global sentiment weighed on investor risk appetite.

Rubber Market Ends Slightly Higher On Steady Oil Prices, Weaker Ringgit

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The rubber market ended slightly higher today, supported by steady crude oil prices and a weaker ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

AmanahRaya Appoints Mohd Iskandar Dzulkarnain As Group Managing Director

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Amanah Raya Bhd has appointed Datuk Mohd Iskandar Dzulkarnain Ramli as its group managing director, effective today.

Close Coordination Crucial To Minimise El Nino Impact On Manufacturers -- FMM

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Close coordination between the governments, authorities and manufacturers will be crucial to minimise disruptions to industrial operations should Malaysia face a severe and prolonged El Nino, according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).

Darwinbox Appoints Pannie Sia To Lead Southeast Asia Growth 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Darwinbox, an artificial intelligence (AI)-native human capital management (HCM) platform for Asia-first enterprises, has appointed Pannie Sia as regional vice president for Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.

RM1 Bln Additional Micro-financing Should Come With Faster Approval, Says FMM

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).

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in negative territory at midday, tracking weaker regional peers amid heightened geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.

Malaysia-Japan Trade Up 11.8 Pct To US$23.3 Bln In Jan-July 2026 - Johari

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.

Malaysia Awaits US Findings On Excess Capacity Probe Within Four Weeks -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) is expected to announce the findings of its investigation into excess capacity involving Malaysia in about three weeks to four weeks, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

IKEA Malaysia Appoints Takeshi Murai As Country Retail Director

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- IKEA Malaysia has appointed Takeshi Murai as its country retail director, effective today, succeeding Malcolm Pruys, who has led the Malaysia business since September 2022.

PNB Merdeka Ventures Eyes More Global Brands From India, China And West Asia - CEO

By M.Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd is stepping up efforts to attract more global brands from India, China and West Asia to its flagship Menara Merdeka Maybank, chief executive officer Datuk Izwan Hasli Mohd Ibrahim said, citing the building’s strong commercial value.