KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s local automotive industry must continue moving up the value chain, not merely as assemblers or distributors, but as developers of technology, services and solutions for the regional market as the mobility landscape continues to evolve.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s credibility and leadership continue to be key factors in boosting foreign investor confidence, particularly from Japan, in the country’s economic prospects during his official visit to Japan, said Bank Rakyat chairman Datuk Mohd Irwan Mohd Mubarak.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is set to gain from the FIFA World Cup 2026 competition starting this week in areas such as digital commerce, media consumption, payments, logistics and cross-border business, a top foreign banker said today.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- HRX by IFCA MSC Bhd has launched a new small and medium enterprises (SME)-focused initiative to help Malaysian employers manage payroll accuracy, statutory obligations and workforce operations with greater compliance confidence, without the cost and complexity of heavy enterprise systems.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Wednesday, outperforming some regional peers as renewed weakness in global technology stocks and escalating tensions in West Asia prompted investors to rotate into more defensive and domestically oriented markets.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- GWM Malaysia Sdn Bhd announced several strategic leadership appointments as part of its efforts to strengthen its long-term commitment to the Malaysian market and to support the next phase of business expansion, localisation, and manufacturing growth.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- The Japanese government and industries’ support is critical to helping Malaysia build its capabilities in advanced technologies, particularly semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and advanced packaging, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
From Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar
TOKYO, June 10 (Bernama) -- The world is currently facing a shortage of leadership clarity rather than power, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Tuesday as investors adopted a cautious stance amid external uncertainties, keeping a close watch on the upcoming United States inflation as well as developments surrounding the fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Tuesday, improved market sentiment following easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, but was weighed down by expectations of improving natural rubber supply conditions and lower benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs), namely the Employees Provident Fund, Permodalan Nasional Bhd and Retirement Fund Incorporated (KWAP), will allocate a portion of their capital to support companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to value creation and the adoption of 'MY Value Up' principles.
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.
