MBSB Bank-Huawei Technologies In RM400 Mln Financing To Support 5G Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- MBSB Bank Bhd has entered into a RM400 million structured receivable purchase facility with Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, supporting the deployment of equipment and services for U Mobile’s 5G Radio Access Network.

Malaysia's F1 Return To Boost Retail, F&B SMEs, Says Retailers Association

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- Consumer spending across the retail and food and beverage (F&B) sectors, particularly among small and medium enterprises (SMEs), is expected to gain momentum from higher visitor arrivals and stronger demand generated by Malaysia's hosting of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.

Admi Shahrul Thrives On The Adrenaline Rush As Porsche’s Elite Sportscar Instructor

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- Racing a sports car can deliver an adrenaline rush, but for Admi Shahrul Ahmad Saffian, helping others master these high-performance vehicles gives him a sense of excitement and a passion that has become even more rewarding.

Economy Ministry Mulls Pilot Project To Tackle Ageing Population

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry is identifying a pilot project to address challenges arising from Malaysia's ageing population, with plans to roll it out next year.

Malaysia’s Economic Performance To Remain Strong In 2H 2026 - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The government expects Malaysia’s economic performance to remain strong in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), said Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

PKMM Urges Govt To Expedite Rollout Of Construction Projects For 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The Malay Contractors Association of Malaysia (PKMM) has urged the government to expedite the implementation of construction projects planned for 2026 to ensure the continued operation of local contractors and revitalise the country’s construction sector. 

Malaysia Calls For Stronger ASEAN Integration To Boost Manufacturing Competitiveness

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has called on ASEAN member states to strengthen regional integration and compete collectively with global manufacturing regions, instead of competing among themselves.

JS-SEZ Master Plan To Be Launched This December -- Akmal Nasrullah

BATU PAHAT, 31 July (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Master Plan is expected to be officially launched in conjunction with the Annual Leaders' Retreat this December, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. 

Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Positive Global Data, Lower Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Friday, supported by positive global economic data, a dealer said.

EV Development Must Go Hand In Hand With Infrastructure, Technology, And Talent - Johari

By Nur Afiradina Arshad

TANJONG MALIM, July 31 (Bernama) -- The electric vehicle industry’s development should not focus solely on vehicle sales but must be supported by a comprehensive ecosystem, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

TH's RM10 Bln Loss Could Have Funded B40 Haj Pilgrims For Over 20 Years

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The RM10 billion loss incurred by Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) could have funded haj subsidies for a larger number of muassasah pilgrims -- particularly those from the B40 group -- to perform the pilgrimage over a period of more than 20 years.

Foreign Investments Must Bring Benefits, Address The Shrinking Trade Surplus

By Nur Afiradina Arshad

TANJONG MALIM, July 31 (Bernama) – Foreign investments brought into Malaysia must deliver tangible benefits to the national economy, including helping to strengthen the trade surplus, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.