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MIHAS 2026 Eyes Over RM5 Bln In Potential Business, Boosts Halal Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The 22nd edition of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 is targeting more than RM5 billion in potential business, while expanding access for Malaysian halal products to international markets.

Dialog Secures Development Approval From Petronas For Raja Cluster Small Field Asset

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Dialog Group Bhd today has reached a final investment decision (FID) amounting to US$81 million and secured approval for the field development and abandonment plan (FDAP) for the RAJA Cluster Small Field Asset from Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).

AirAsia Malaysia Renews Air Operator Certificate, Valid Until Sept 2029

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Malaysia has successfully renewed its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), which is valid until Sept 30, 2029.

Malaysia’s Exports Up 31.2 Pct Y-O-Y To RM1.36 Trillion In January-August 2026 -- MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s exports grew 31.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM1.356 trillion in January-August 2026 versus RM1.033 trillion in the same period of 2025, reaching 40 countries, including the United States, France and Ireland, and surpassing the full-year export values recorded in 2025.

PIDM Sharpens Crisis-readiness Drive To Protect Depositors Under 2026-2028 Plan

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia (PIDM) is sharpening its crisis-readiness agenda under the PIDM Corporate Plan 2026-2028, with a stronger focus on resolution resilience, digital safeguards and continued protection for depositors and policy owners when a member institution runs into difficulty.

Malaysia's E-Sports Boom: From Gaming Passion To Digital Economy Opportunities

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- E-sports enthusiast and full-time accountant Mohamed Ilyas Suhairi returns to video games to unwind after a long day, as there is always something new to explore.

MSMEs, Local Traders Must Be Empowered To Benefit From Economic Growth -- Armizan

BATU KAWAN, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The government wants to empower micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and local traders so they can become key contributors to national economic growth and benefit from sustained economic expansion, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

Malaysian SMEs Need To Adapt To Penetrate China Market

From Siti Fauziah Hasan

NANNING (China), Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to penetrate the China market need to adapt their products, packaging and marketing strategies to local preferences to improve product acceptance and competitiveness.

Mavenir Launches AI-Native NetAIShield For Telecom Fraud Protection

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Mavenir, the software company building cloud-native, artificial intelligence (AI)-by-design mobile networks, has launched NetAIShield, its next-generation AI-native fraud protection framework designed to protect telecom networks and subscribers against increasingly sophisticated fraud.

MATRADE Introduces WiEX Platform To Boost Women’s Participation In MIHAS 2026

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Eighty women entrepreneurs, including 20 from overseas, will set up booths at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 as part of the Women in Export (WiEX) initiative.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar As Oil Prices Ease

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies on Friday, supported by improved market sentiment as easing West Asia crude oil supply concerns lifted risk appetite.

Affin Bank Partners IFC To Expand MSME Financing Access With US$400 Mln Package

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd has partnered with World Bank Group member, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), to expand access to finance for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Malaysia.