Timing Right For Malaysia To Introduce Used Cooking Oil Futures

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- It is the perfect time to introduce used cooking oil (UCO) futures in light of the growing emphasis on sustainability in the palm oil industry, according to an industry expert.

MIDA Connects Investors With Local Talent Through Innovative Pathways - CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is actively crafting innovative and strategic pathways, connecting investors and industry players with local talent to meet the ever-evolving demands of the industry.

Budget 2025: SME Bank Calls For Supportive Measures To Boost SME Growth 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- With Budget 2025 set to be announced this Friday, SME Bank Bhd is calling for strategic measures to support the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), focusing on sustainability, financial resilience, and digital transformation.

Malaysia To Continuously Assess BRICS Engagement For Economic Benefits 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) --The government will continuously assess the development of the BRICS bloc to ensure that Malaysia’s involvement brings significant benefits to the country, in line with the economic policies such as the MADANI Economic Aspirations and the New Industrial Master Plan 2030.

Sarawak Aims To Take Harvesting Innovation 'Lipan’ And ‘Kerbau’ To Global Level

KUCHING, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Sarawak would like to promote two palm fruit harvesting machines produced by Sarawak Plantation Bhd (SPB) globally.

Rubber Market Ends Higher, Tracking Regional Futures Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Monday, tracking the performance in the regional rubber futures markets.

Govt Has Room To Optimise Spending But Revenue Needs To Be Increased -- Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The government still has room to optimise its spending although there is a need to increase revenue, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. 

Government Channels RM5.76 Bln To 261,651 MSME Entrepreneurs - KUSKOP

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The government has channelled RM5.76 billion in financing to 261,651 micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) entrepreneurs from January to August this year through the Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry (KUSKOP) and its agencies.

UOB Malaysia Launches RM1 bln Sustainable Financing Programme For OGSE Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd today launched its Sustainable Vendor Financing Programme (SVFP) to support Malaysia's oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) sector in its decarbonisation and energy transition efforts, offering financing of up to RM1 billion.

MDEC Highlights Need For Global Exposure To Boost Local Digital Tech Expansion, Talent Development

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

DUBAI, Oct 13 (Bernama) — The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) emphasises the importance of exposing local digital technology companies to international best practices to help them expand beyond the Malaysian market, attract foreign investment, and nurture talent.

HOME Aims To Establish 500 Branches Next Year

IPOH, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- HOME (House of Mind Excellence) Mathematics Therapy (HOME) is targeting to open 500 branches across Malaysia and Indonesia by next year.

Banking Industry Seeks Well-balanced Strategic Initiatives In Budget 2025 - RHB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- RHB Banking Group has expressed optimism about Budget 2025, expecting it to deliver well-balanced strategic initiatives that address both immediate economic needs and lay a strong foundation for future growth.