5d ago
PETALING JAYA, June 9 (Bernama) -- Reliable and accessible credit data is critical to improving access to financing for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as it reduces information gaps and enables more efficient allocation of credit, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
5d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's call for an immediate crackdown on illegal foreign-run businesses nationwide is timely, as such operations can harm micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to an economist.
6d ago
PUTRAJAYA, June 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC) should take a stronger leadership role in helping Malaysian oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) companies expand beyond the domestic market and build long-term industry resilience, according to Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
6d ago
TOKYO, June 8 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Japan is expected to provide strategic opportunities for Malaysia to expand cooperation in the fields of the economy, science and technology, as well as capacity building.
9d ago
By M.Saraswathi
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd and other government-linked investment companies (GLICs) should continue to identify and nurture more high-potential companies like SkyeChip Bhd to strengthen Malaysia’s position in high-growth technology sectors, particularly semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, advanced electronics and digital technologies.
9d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- The energy transition should be leveraged as a catalyst for broader economic restructuring, with strategic focus areas including artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors and data centres, to enhance productivity and strengthen the country's economic prospects.
9d ago
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs clear policy and regulatory direction to maintain investor confidence and support the country’s energy transition agenda, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said on Thursday.
10d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should place greater emphasis on strengthening trade and investment relations with Taiwan, particularly in the semiconductor industry, said Taylor’s University adjunct professor, Dr Ong Kian Ming.
10d ago
PUTRAJAYA, June 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will allocate about RM11 billion in capital expenditure (capex) over the next five years to support airport infrastructure expansion and modernisation across its network nationwide.
10d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The second day of Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) Energy Transition Conference 2026 (ETCon26) marked a significant milestone as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officially launched the conference, reaffirming Malaysia’s commitment to advancing a sustainable, resilient and future-ready energy ecosystem.
11d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Gas Malaysia Bhd has deployed the first LOOP system in Asia Pacific, using technology developed by Levidian Nanosystems Ltd to produce graphene and capture carbon from methane.
11d ago
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must focus on building an energy ecosystem that is cleaner, smarter, more interconnected and future-ready under the 13th Malaysia Plan (MP13), said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah.