Semico Capital Inks Underwriting Agreement For IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Semico Capital Bhd has signed an underwriting agreement with Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) en route to a listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Govt Expands Consolidated e-Invoice Prohibition To Power, Telecom Industries

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Consolidated e-Invoices will not be permitted to be issued for business transactions valued at over RM10,000 as well as by the electric power and telecommunications industries starting Jan 1, 2026.

2026 Census To Cover 1.2 Million Organisations, Including 180,000 In FTS - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Economic Census (BE2026) will cover an estimated 1.2 million establishments nationwide, of which 180,000 registered business establishments are operating in the Federal Territories, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

FDI Into Malaysia Balloons To RM8.5 Bln In 3Q 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Malaysia posted a net inflow, jumped to RM8.5 billion in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025) from RM1.6 billion in 2Q 2025, supported by larger equity injections, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

SMEs Secure Over RM1.6 Bln Financing From OCBC Entrepreneur Programme

KUCHING, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- OCBC Malaysia said its Serial Entrepreneur Programme has gained strong momentum among small and medium enterprises (SMEs), having secured more than RM1.6 billion in approved financing since its pilot phase began just over a year ago.

North Atlantic Expects To Complete Esso S.A.F. Acquisition On Nov 28

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- North Atlantic France SAS (North Atlantic) has provided an update on its proposed acquisition from ExxonMobil France Holding SAS (ExxonMobil) of ExxonMobil’s entire stake in Esso Société Anonyme Française SA (Esso S.A.F.) and in ExxonMobil Chemical France SAS.

Ramssol Enters Indonesia EV Market Through Bike Leasing Partnership

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Ramssol Group Bhd’s indirect subsidiary, PT Rider Gate Indonesia, has signed a cooperation agreement with PT Smoot Motor Indonesia and PT Swap Energi Indonesia to launch an integrated electric vehicle (EV) bike leasing ecosystem in Indonesia.

Malaysia Targets RM3 Bln Sales At Mihas@Shanghai - Ahmad Zahid

From Mohd Hisham Abdul Rafar

SHANGHAI, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is setting a higher sales target of RM3 billion for the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS)@Shanghai, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

GM Klang Extends Operating Hours To 10pm Daily

KLANG, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s largest wholesale centre, GM Klang Wholesale City, has officially extended its operating hours to 10 am until 10 pm daily, effective tonight.

MIDA, CIMB Collaborate To Drive Sustainable Growth, Boost Malaysia's Competitiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and CIMB Bank Bhd have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate high-value, sustainable investments, deepen industrial ecosystems, and enhance Malaysia’s competitiveness.

BNM Expected To Complete Domestic Wholesale CBDC Proof-of-Concept By Year-End -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to complete its proof-of-concept for a domestic wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) by the end of this year.

Malaysia 3Q GDP Forecast To Grow 5.2 Pct — DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow by 5.2 per cent in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025), based on advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).