Transboundary Haze: Beyond The Hotspots And Palm Oil Debate

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The return of the haze across parts of Malaysia has once again brought forest and land fires in the region into focus.

Malaysia Must Capitalise On Motorsport 'Spillovers' For Talent, Technology -- Jazeman Jaafar

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Jazeman Firhan Jaafar, 33, has spent more than two decades in motorsport, from racing internationally and coming within reach of a Formula One seat to competing at Le Mans.

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.

FBM KLCI Ends Lower As Investors Shift Focus To Smaller-Cap Stocks

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index closed lower on Friday after a choppy session, while buying interest shifted to smaller-cap stocks, particularly technology and construction counters.

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.

Domestic Private Investments Can Revitalise Idle Assets — Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) — Domestic private investments can revitalise idle assets and boost the local economic ecosystem, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

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.

Huawei-Sponsored WAIC Connect Malaysia Links AI Tech Providers, Industry Players, Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Huawei-sponsored WAIC Connect Malaysia 2026 conference brought together artificial intelligence (AI) technology providers, industry players and businesses to explore practical applications of the technology and foster collaboration across the AI ecosystem.

Global Energy Crisis 'Lagging Effect' Beginning To Impact Natural Gas, Coal Prices – Akmal

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 17 (Bernama) – Global energy supply disruptions are now exhibiting a lagging effect, as the impact, concentrated on the petrol market since last March, begins to spread to natural gas and coal.

BSN Expands Business Banking Access For Micro Entrepreneurs, Hawkers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) has launched BSN BizGrow and BSN BizGrow+ to expand further business banking access for Malaysia’s micro entrepreneurs, including hawkers. 

Budget 2027: Targeted Incentives Needed To Attract Regional Institutional Investors To Malaysian Equities

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 should consider targeted incentives to attract more regional institutional investors to Malaysian equities, particularly under-owned mid-cap stocks.