Malaysia Rises In IMD Ranking, But Reforms Must Continue – FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s notable rise in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025 -- climbing 11 spots to 23rd out of 69 economies -- should be used as a catalyst for deeper reform, according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM)

SST Scope Expansion A Boost To National Pineapple Industry - LPNM

JOHOR BAHRU, June 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) is optimistic that the reviewed and expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST), which comes into effect on July 1, 2025, will positively impact the growth of the national pineapple industry.

150 Companies In Perak Benefit From Matrade's Export, Trade Facilitation Programmes

IPOH, June 11 (Bernama) -- The exporter development and trade facilitation programmes provided by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) have benefited 150 companies in Perak from 2024 to May this year.

Bank Muamalat's New Branch In Melaka Underscores Commitment To Expanding Islamic Banking

MELAKA, June 9 (Bernama) -- The opening of Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd’s new branch in Melaka, launched today, strengthens the bank’s commitment to expanding its Islamic banking network and services in the state.

EXIM Bank, Marrybrown Ink Strategic MoU To Drive Chain's Expansion Into Australia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Marrybrown Sdn Bhd to become the key enabler of the Malaysian halal fast-food chain’s expansion into Australia, providing essential foreign currency financing to support its entry into the market.

Digitalisation Helps Businesses, Local Entrepreneurs Develop More Effectively -- MDEC

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Digitalisation boosts the development of traditional businesses and expands global reach for local entrepreneurs, according to Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). 

Zahid: NGCC Underscores Malaysia’s Commitment To Global Competitiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The establishment of the National Geo-Economic Command Centre (NGCC) clearly demonstrates the government's commitment to safeguarding national interests and ensuring that Malaysia remains competitive on the global stage.

INSKEN Aims To Train 25,000 Micro Entrepreneurs This Year

PUTRAJAYA, April 15 (Bernama) – Institut Keusahawanan Negara Bhd (INSKEN) aims to assist 25,000 entrepreneurs nationwide through 198 training and mentoring programmes this year.

Labuan Waterfront Development To Spur Economic Growth

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, March 21 (Bernama) -- The proposed Labuan’s Phase 1 Waterfront development is set to drive economic growth and provide significant spillover benefits to the island, according to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Assoc Prof Dr Romzi Ationg.

AEON Bank Wins 2 Islamic Finance News Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) – Malaysia's first Islamic digital bank AEON Bank won the "Best Islamic Digital Bank (Global)" and "Best Islamic Digital Offering by a Bank (Malaysia)" at the recent Islamic Finance News (IFN) Awards via an IFN best bank poll.

300,000 SMEs Record RM867 Mln In Export Sales Through E-commerce For 2021-2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has coordinated efforts to develop the capabilities of approximately 300,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to successfully generate RM867 million in export sales through e-commerce platforms from 2021 to 2024.

PUMP Offers Opportunities For Sabahans to Venture Into Automotive Industry 

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), through the MARA-Petronas Automotive Entrepreneur Development Programme (PUMP), is providing more opportunities for local entrepreneurs in Sabah to venture into the automotive industry in the state.