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Economic

Malakoff Unit Issues RM450 Million SRI Sukuk Murabahah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Malakoff Corporation Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Malakoff Power Bhd (MPower), has issued a RM450 million sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) Sukuk Murabahah under its RM1.2 billion Islamic Medium-Term Notes Programme (IMTN Programme).

Louvre Furnishings Group’s Global Home Carnival Highlights Trade, Culture And Promotions

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Louvre Furnishings Group, a leading brand in China’s furnishings distribution industry, has launched the 2026 Global Home Carnival in Foshan, offering a 21-day programme combining international trade, cultural exchange and consumer promotions.

Early Intervention Cushions Malaysia Against West Asia Shock

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif and N. Kuvineshwaren

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is weathering the fallout from the West Asia crisis better than many peers, supported by early government intervention over the past three years to strengthen economic resilience.

MIDA Partners With HLB Islamic To Strengthen SME Entrepreneurs In Northern Region

SUNGAI PETANI, April 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Hong Leong Islamic Bank Bhd (HLB Islamic) today organised a special forum to strengthen the ecosystem and access of small and medium enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs in the Northern Region.

Malaysia, Türkiye Stengthen Education Partnership, Explore Potential Of Halal Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) --  Malaysia and Türkiye are committed to strengthening cooperation in education development, including expanding access and improving the quality of education through collaborations between institutions in both countries.

Malaysia Seeks To Build AI Capabilities, Compete Globally -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) --  Malaysia will not remain merely a user of artificial intelligence (AI), but will collaborate with partners to build capabilities and compete with confidence in the global digital economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Petronas Dagangan Poised For Steady Performance, Commits To Keeping Malaysia Reliably Supplied 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Petronas Dagangan Bhd (PDB) is prepared to perform well despite ongoing global changes and shifting energy policies, and remains committed to keeping Malaysia moving by ensuring a reliable supply, supporting national priorities, and delivering sustainable value to shareholders.

KIP REIT To Acquire Setapak Central For RM435 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- KIP Real Estate Investment Trust (KIP REIT), via its trustee Pacific Trustees Bhd, has entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement for the proposed acquisition of Setapak Central for RM435 million.

Chery’s iCAUR Targets Europe With Urban Outdoor Vehicles

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Chery Group announced its vehicle brand iCAUR is preparing to launch in Europe as it promotes its Urban Outdoor mobility concept ahead of its 2026 International Business Summit.

BE 2026: Penang To Cover Nearly 100,000 Business Establishments, Strengthen Economic Data

BUTTERWORTH, April 27 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Economic Census (BE 2026) in Penang will cover nearly 100,000 business establishments across five main economic sectors, namely services, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, and mining and quarrying, with census operations conducted from January to October 2026.

MIDA Facilitated Approval Of Tax Incentives For 220 Johor Projects In 2025

JOHOR BAHRU, April 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) facilitated the approval of tax exemptions and incentives for 220 projects in Johor, reinforcing the Federal Government's commitment to the state's industrial growth in 2025.

PPI Increases 1.1 Pct In March 2026, First Increase Since March 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) increased by 1.1 per cent in March 2026, compared to a 3.4 per cent decline in the previous month, the first increase since March 2025, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today.