ASEAN Must Mobilise Its Own Investible Funds, Create Global Corporate Champions – BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should mobilise its immense pool of regional funds to meet the bloc’s investment needs and in the process create corporate champions, Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said.

MR DIY Proposes Sukuk Wakalah Programmes With Aggregate Limit Of RM5 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- MR DIY Group (M) Bhd has proposed to establish two sukuk wakalah programmes with a combined aggregate limit of RM5 billion in nominal value.

RM6.2 Bln In Tax Refunds Disbursed As At Feb 18, 2026 – MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- For 2026, a total of RM6.2 billion has been disbursed in 95,285 tax refund cases as at Feb 18, 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

PNB Channels RM68 Mln For CSR, Social Investment Initiatives In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) has channelled RM68 million towards nationwide corporate social responsibility (CSR) and social investment initiatives in 2025, benefiting more than 760,000 Malaysians across various communities. 

Kumpulan Pelaburan MARA Contributes Corporate Donations, Business Zakat

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Kumpulan Pelaburan MARA has channelled corporate donations and business zakat covering various welfare initiatives with a total value of RM56,000 in conjunction with the month of Ramadan.

MEF Urges Stronger Policy Alignment To Boost Women's Advancement In Workforce

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- In conjunction with the celebration of International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8, 2026, the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has called for stronger policy alignment to accelerate women’s advancement in Malaysia’s workforce.

MOSTI Focuses On Integrated Circuit Design, High Value Technology To Improve Country's Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) through MIMOS Bhd is focusing on integrated circuit (IC) design, advanced packaging and high-value technology to increase the complexity of the country's economy.

Middle East Tensions Rattle Markets; Malaysia’s Strong Fundamentals Offer Buffer, Says Economist

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The Middle East conflict, particularly disruptions along the Strait of Hormuz, has triggered heightened volatility in global markets, with investors shifting towards safe-haven assets amid concerns over energy supply security.

Top Glove Appoints Ng Yong Lin, Lim Jin Feng As Joint Managing Directors

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd has appointed its executive director Ng Yong Lin and marketing director Lim Jin Feng as joint managing directors (MDs) effective April 1, 2026.

Penang MICE Sector Surges With Estimated Economic Impact Of RM1.91 Bln In 2025

GEORGE TOWN, March 2 (Bernama) -- Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) activities in Penang generated about RM1.91 billion in estimated economic impact (EEI) for 2025, a significant 47.7 per cent increase compared to 2024.

Stable Salary Growth, Improved Job Market To Support Tax Revenue - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) — Revenue from individual taxpayers is projected to increase by 9.4 per cent in 2026, driven partly by more stable wage growth, leading to a 13 per cent rise in registered individual taxpayers, according to the Finance Ministry.

FGV Holdings Names Abu Huraira Non-independent, Non-executive Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- FGV Holdings Bhd has appointed Datuk Abu Huraira Abu Yazid as its non-independent, non-executive chairman, effective March 2, 2026.