11h ago
JOHOR BAHRU, May 1 (Bernama) -- Digitalisation and automation of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been identified as one of the five key focus areas in the Business Strategic Plan (BSP) 2022–2030 to accelerate the adoption of digital technology and improve productivity and operational efficiency.
13h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd has appointed Azizan Abdul Aziz as director of its Islamic capital market (ICM) effective today.
14h ago
GEORGE TOWN, May 1 (Bernama) -- Penang’s economy is on a very strong footing as it moves into the second quarter of 2026, and the state continues to maintain its position as Malaysia’s “Export Engine,” contributing nearly 45 per cent to total national exports.
14h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to take the necessary measures in facing global economic uncertainty, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
15h ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
SEPANG, May 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) training arm, MAB Academy Sdn Bhd, aims to become ASEAN’s leading centre of excellence (COE) for aviation, hospitality and professional training, offering hands-on programmes to develop a future-ready workforce.
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia’s top ride-hailing and delivery firm Grab has been granted the first Cross-Border Ride-Hail Service Operator Licence (CRSOL), which allows operators to provide cross-border services through their ride-hail platforms.
1d ago
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed by cautious trading ahead of a long weekend, an analyst said.
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its 2026 loan growth forecast at 5.0 per cent to 5.5 per cent, supported by steady household demand as well as supportive labour market.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) announced that the Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for cuplump and latex has not been activated for April 2026 in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak.
1d ago
By Mohamad Syazwan Mustafa
JOHOR BAHRU, April 30 (Bernama) -- Artificial intelligence (AI) and a surge in digital infrastructure investment, particularly data centres, are expected to be key drivers of Malaysia's economic growth over the next five to 10 years, thus reshaping the country's economic structure from a labour-intensive model to a high-value technology and data-based economy.
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, following the strong performance of gold futures on COMEX in the United States.
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd’s (F&N) net profit for the second quarter ended March 31, 2026 (2Q 2026) eased to RM96.27 million versus RM140.33 million a year ago.