SME Bank, BSN Partner To Boost Malaysia’s Homegrown Entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank) and Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) have inked a memorandum of understanding to empower Malaysia’s homegrown entrepreneurs.

BSN Micro MADANI Carnival An Initiative To Boost Malaysian Micro Entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) — The launch of Bank Simpanan Nasional's (BSN) Micro MADANI Carnival at Pasar Payang, Kuala Terengganu is an inclusive, community-focused initiative to empower micro-entrepreneurs and to support local economic growth.

Taiwan, Malaysia Align On High-Tech And Sustainable Development -- TAITRA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Taiwan and Malaysia’s industries are highly complementary, with Taiwan's strengths, namely in semiconductors and information and communication technology (ICT), aligning well with Malaysia's focus on high-tech development, sustainability, and digitalisation.

Bank Muamalat's New Branch In Melaka Underscores Commitment To Expanding Islamic Banking

MELAKA, June 9 (Bernama) -- The opening of Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd’s new branch in Melaka, launched today, strengthens the bank’s commitment to expanding its Islamic banking network and services in the state.

MIDF Leveraging Islamic Finance To Drive Industrial Transformation

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Bhd (MIDF) is leveraging Islamic finance to accelerate the country’s industrial transformation, particularly in high-growth sectors such as advanced manufacturing, green technology, the digital economy, and halal industries.

Perak Secures Strategic MoUs To Propel Maritime And Halal Industry Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The Perak State Development Corporation (PKNPk) signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to advance its maritime, halal, and future-focused industries.

IMF Forum Explores How Governments Can Better Navigate Rising Borrowing Costs, Refinancing Pressures

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The 20th International Monetary Fund (IMF) Public Debt Management Forum explores and discusses how governments can better navigate the challenges of rising borrowing costs and debt refinancing pressures.

Malaysia-China Trade Hits RM161.98 Bln From January-April 2025 -- MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- China has remained Malaysia’s largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, with trade reaching RM161.98 billion (US$36.47 billion) from January to April 2025, driven by electrical and electronics (E&E) exports.

AEC Strategic Plan To Enhance Region’s Digital Economy, Projected To Reach US$1 Trillion By 2030 - Economist

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The impact of enhancing the digital economy via the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030 will be immense because the region’s digital economy is projected to reach US$1 trillion by 2030, an economist said.

TDA Enhances MyCIEDS For Improved Import-export Efficiency

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The Technology Depository Agency Bhd (TDA) has upgraded the Malaysian Customs Import Export Document System (MyCIEDS) to an integrated digital system.

Malaysia Strategically Positioned To Drive Cross-Regional Trade, Enhance Supply Chains With ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Scale

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in a strategic position to drive cross-regional trade, strengthen regional supply chains, and advance sustainable infrastructure development, taking into account the enormous combined economic scale of ASEAN, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and China. 

TH Plantations Posts Lower 1Q Net Profit Of RM12.85 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- TH Plantations Bhd’s (THP) net profit slid to RM12.85 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) from RM13.04 million in the same quarter last year.