Bank Islam, PAAB Ink MoU To Channel RM100 Mln Financing For Contractors

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB) to provide RM100 million financing to PAAB contractors in 2026.

SC Names Six Companies For Maiden MyABE Pilot Cohort

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission (SC) has announced six companies selected for the maiden Malaysian ASEAN Business Entity (MyABE) cohort initiative.

BNM Governor: Malaysian Economy To Remain On Steady Growth Path Into 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).  

Local Talent Development Key To Success In Semiconductor Industry -- PM Anwar

CYBERJAYA, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s success in developing the semiconductor industry hinges on the nation’s ability to create a highly skilled local talent pool that can meet the requirements of global investors, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintains the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting for 2025. 

Selangor State Govt To Establish Semiconductor Fund To Boost Sector - Amirudin

CYBERJAYA, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The Selangor state government, via the Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation and Permodalan Negeri Selangor Bhd, has partnered Artem Venture Fund to establish the Selangor Semiconductor Fund, also known as Ehsan Capital, to empower the industry.

Government Rules Out Ring-Fencing Policy For Rural Welfare, Infrastructure -- Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The government has no plans to introduce a ring-fencing policy to set a protected minimum allocation for rural welfare and infrastructure programmes such as roads, clinics and hospitals, Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying said.

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.

More Than 1.45 Mln Participating In Free Modules On Rakyat Digital Portal -- Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- More than 1.45 million participants have joined the free modules offered on the Rakyat Digital Portal to-date, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Malaysia Launches CIDBH Information Centre In Shanghai To Boost Trade Standards With China

From Mohd Hisham Abdul Rafar

SHANGHAI, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has launched the CIDB Holdings (CIDBH) Information Centre in Shanghai to strengthen standards compliance, transparency and trust in Malaysia–China trade relations, particularly within the construction sector.

MOF: 8,700 SARA Partner Stores As Of Nov 3, Up From 700 In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The number of Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) partner stores increased to 8,700 outlets as of Nov 3, 2025, up from 700 outlets in 2024, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Malaysia's Economy Remains Resilient, Supported By Global Tech Demands - S&P

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic growth continues to remain resilient this year, against the backdrop of external volatility and uncertainties related to the United States (US) trade policy, according to S&P Global Ratings (S&P).