INSKEN Aims To Train 25,000 Micro Entrepreneurs This Year

PUTRAJAYA, April 15 (Bernama) – Institut Keusahawanan Negara Bhd (INSKEN) aims to assist 25,000 entrepreneurs nationwide through 198 training and mentoring programmes this year.

Labuan Poised To Become Southeast Asia’s Next Tuna Port 

LABUAN, April 10 (Bernama) -- Labuan is emerging as a strong contender to become a major tuna port hub for Southeast Asia, thanks to its strategic location, deep-water harbour and the presence of key government agencies that support fisheries and export operations. 

ASEAN Fund Mobilised For Myanmar Earthquake Relief, Long-term Support Under Discussion

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Disaster Management and Emergency Relief Fund has been utilised in the wake of the recent earthquake in Myanmar, with the regional bloc now looking towards longer-term recovery efforts, said ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn.

BNM Museum Launches Two Exhibitions Celebrating ASEAN Currencies, Cultures

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Museum and Art Gallery (MAG) is organising two new exhibitions in conjunction with the 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting.

Petronas Gas Extends Aid To Communities Affected By Putra Heights Pipeline Fire

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) has activated its crisis and emergency response teams and swiftly mobilised resources, including volunteers, to assist and support individuals and families affected by the recent gas pipeline fire incident in Putra Heights.

Tune Protect And Ticket2U Unveil Ticket Refund Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Tune Protect Malaysia, in partnership with Malaysia’s leading ticketing platform, Ticket2U Sdn Bhd, has launched Ticket Refund Insurance, offering enhanced financial security to ticket buyers and setting a new standard in event protection.

Malaysia To Invest In Developing Its Border Areas To Promote Economic Activities - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- In an effort to strengthen ASEAN cooperation, Malaysia is committed to developing its border areas such as in the northern peninsula with Thailand, and the Sabah and Sarawak border with Kalimantan, which will promote economic activities and benefit people on both sides of the border.

Labuan Food Industries Makes Waves As Seafood Exporter, Seeks To Almost Triple Output

LABUAN, April 8 (Bernama) -- Labuan Food Industries Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian fishery company with an established international business network, plans to nearly triple its annual finished tuna production next year with the setting up of a new facility here.

US Tariff Fiasco Presents ASEAN With Both Challenges And Opportunities -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The recent tariff announcement by Washington will change the trade dynamics and operating environment, which can influence the economic growth narrative and present ASEAN with both challenges and opportunities.

Panasonic Donates RM120,000 In e-Vouchers To Support Putra Heights Victims

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 (Bernama) — Panasonic Malaysia Sdn Bhd has allocated RM120,000 worth of e-vouchers of RM500 each to 240 families affected by the recent gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, enabling them to purchase new home appliances. 

MTA, Takaful Operators Mobilise Aid For Putra Heights Explosion Victims

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) together with its member takaful operators stand united in support of Putra Heights explosion victims by mobilising emergency support for affected communities.

ABM Encourages Borrowers Affected By Putra Heights Fire To Contact Their Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) and its member banks expressed their deepest concerns for those impacted by the gas pipeline fire that broke out today in Putra Heights.