Islamic Banks Offer Financial Aid To Putra Heights Gas Pipeline Fire Victims

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Islamic banks in Malaysia are extending financial assistance to victims of the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire in Selangor.

Practise Of Setting Up, Maintaining Unprofitable Companies Must End -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the culture of establishing companies and maintaining unprofitable companies must stop immediately.

Retirees Should Redirect Small Portion Of Savings Into Higher-Yielding Investments To Enhance Income Security -- SC

 KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) – Retirees should redirect a small portion of their savings into higher-yielding capital market instruments to enhance their income security in their old age rather than holding cash, the Securities Commission (SC) said.

Medical Korea 2025 To Spotlight AI-powered Healthcare, Medical Tourism

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Medical Korea 2025 (the 15th Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference), will be held for four days beginning March 20, at Coex, Seoul, South Korea.

Foreign Workers' EPF Contribution A Game Changer To Retain Workforce And Hire More Local Talent

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Foreign workers' mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution will benefit Malaysia’s economy over the long term as employers will favour hiring more local talent as costs increase.

Cargill Showcases Cutting-edge Animal Nutrition, Digital Solutions At VIV Asia 2025 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Cargill, a global food and agriculture provider, is strengthening its support for the animal nutrition and health industry by presenting its holistic portfolio of science-based solutions and services at VIV Asia 2025, a premier international exhibition for the livestock industry.

NGC Energy Eyes Further Expansion Of Solar PV Business In Commercial And Industrial Sectors

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- NGC Energy Sdn Bhd plans to further expand its solar photovoltaics (PV) system business in the commercial and industrial sectors this year from residential projects. 

25 Pct Increase In Capitation Grant To Strengthen State Budgets, Boost Economic Growth

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The 25 per cent increase in the capitation grant to state governments, amounting to RM548 million effective 2026, is a significant step towards supporting state budgets.

NAMLIFA Cautions Discrepancies In Private Hospital Charges Can Make Medical Insurance Unsustainable

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The National Association of Malaysian Life Insurance and Family Takaful Advisors (NAMLIFA) has urged the government to address the significant price disparity between insured and cash-paying patients at private hospitals, warning that such discrepancies could make medical insurance unsustainable.

Felcra Records Final Distributable Profit 2024 Of RM192.51 Mln - Ahmad Zahid

KUALA BERANG, March 8 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has announced a final distributable profit for 2024 amounting to RM192.51 million for Felcra Bhd’s participant project.

Bank Rakyat Gets Two International Recognitions For Social And Environmental Commitments

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Bank Rakyat received two international recognitions for its continued commitment to supporting communities and driving financial inclusion and environmental sustainability through its Community Outreach activities.

Retail Prices Of RON97, RON95 And Diesel Unchanged

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol throughout the country will remain unchanged at RM3.43 and RM2.05 per litre respectively for the Feb 27 to March 5 period.