Economy Remains Strong As OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR). 

Zakat Microfinancing: Alliance Islamic Bank Eyes Expansion Of AZAM Programme Nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Alliance Islamic Bank Bhd plans to expand its Zakat Microfinancing Programme (AZAM) nationwide after the initiative showed positive outcomes in improving the livelihood of asnaf micro entrepreneurs.

Rubber Market Expected To Stay Steady With Upward Bias Next Week

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to be steady with an upward bias momentum next week.

Malaysia Aims To Diversify Supply Chains In Semiconductor Sector -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to diversify supply chains in the semiconductor sector to ensure that foreign and local investments remain strong and resilient, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

ICHAM Unveils Asia’s First Open-Ended Autocall Fund For Accredited Investors

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- ICH Asset Management (ICHAM), a regional multi-family office and asset manager, has launched the ICHAM Defined Growth Fund, billed as Asia’s first open-ended fund dedicated to autocall structured products.

Pos Fulfill Targets SME Growth, Eyes Expansion In Sabah, Sarawak

SHAH ALAM, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Pos Fulfill, a fully integrated fulfilment and e-commerce logistics service by Pos Malaysia, is strengthening its support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly in Sabah and Sarawak, by leveraging its end-to-end solutions to ensure reliability and nationwide reach.

Busan Meets Malaysia — A Mirror Beyond Bridges, Markets And Murals

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

BUSAN, Aug 31 (Bernama) -- Busan’s bustling Jagalchi Fish Market, with sellers wooing visitors with friendly smiles and calling out “Malaysia! Murah! Murah! Sannakji! Sannakji! (live octopus), reminding me of keropok lekor sellers in Pasar Payang in Terengganu.

KLIA To Commence Vehicle Access Management System Trial Run Starting Sept 1

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- KL International Airport (KLIA) will commence a trial run of its new Vehicle Access Management System (VAMS) to improve kerbside traffic flow and provide smoother access to the terminals.

Govt Tables Procurement Bill To Strengthen Fiscal Management, Curb Leakages - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The government has proposed the Government Procurement Bill 2025 as a continuation of the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (FRA), which complements the Financial Procedure Act 1957, to further strengthen fiscal management.  

Government Commits To Continuing Fiscal Reforms -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to continuing fiscal reform initiatives, including the Medium-Term Revenue Strategy (MTRS), to enhance revenue collection and review public expenditure, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.

From Malaysia To Southeast Asia, Tenaga Nasional Taking Lead In Energising A Greener Tomorrow

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) – Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) plays a pivotal role in realising the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) initiative. 

Malaysia Palm Oil Outlook To Stay Bullish On Strong Exports, High CPO Prices

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil industry is expected to stay bullish in the near term, supported by stronger exports and easing inventories, Fastmarkets Palm Oil Analytics senior analyst Sathia Varqa said.