Petronas Ships Its First LNG Cargo From LNG Canada Facility

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has successfully shipped the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from its newly operational LNG Canada facility in Kitimat, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada.

microLEAP Disburses RM350 Mln In SME Financing In 1h 2025, Mulls Expansion Into Indonesia, Philippines

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Shariah-compliant peer-to-peer (P2P) financing platform microLEAP is drawing attention, having not only disbursed a commendable RM350 million in funding to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the first half of this year, but has also maintained the lowest default rate among all P2P operators in Malaysia at a mere 0.42 per cent.

Visits To Italy, France And Brazil Achieved Key Objectives, Says PM Anwar

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 8 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Monday that his official visits to Italy, France and Brazil have successfully met their intended objectives.

Expat Pass Application Process Reduced To 10 Days Via Xpats Gateway

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) --  The processing time for Expatriate Employment Pass (EP) approvals, which used to take up to 40 days, has been reduced to just 10 working days following the integration of the Integrated Foreign Worker Management System (ePPAx) and MYFutureJobs into the Xpats Gateway, effective July 1.

Malaysia Committed To Strengthening Economic Co-operation With Brics -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is committed to strengthening co-operation in economics, trade and investment with BRICS countries, especially with the great potential of artificial intelligence (AI) which needs to be harnessed for inclusive development.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower, Tracks Regional Losses On Trade Jitters

By Siti Noor Afera Abu and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Monday, reversing last week’s gains, as regional markets weakened amid renewed investor caution ahead of the July 9 tariff deadline, analysts said.

Ahmad's Fried Chicken Wants To Give Choices In Local Fast Food Market

By Ahmad Idzwan Arzmi

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- When their online bakery business declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, a couple decided to pivot into the “fried chicken” business.

German Businesses Remain Confident In Malaysia Amid Global Uncertainties - MGCC

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- A majority of German companies in Malaysia remained highly confident in the country’s business environment, according to the latest World Business Outlook Spring 2025 Survey.

PM Anwar Meets Brazil’s Embraer, Reinforces Commitment To Boosting Aviation Sector

From Arul Rajoo Duran Raj

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Bernama) --  The government is committed to strengthening Malaysia’s aviation industry ecosystem and is ready to assist investors towards that.

Malaysia Yields RM4.675 Bln In Potential Exports, Investments From French Trade Mission - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has successfully yielded RM4 billion in potential investments and RM675 million in potential exports in the trade and investment mission led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to France on July 4, 2025.

Agrobank Allocates RM50 Mln To Financing Scheme AgroPintar For Microentrepreneurs

KOTA KINABALU, July 6 (Bernama) -- Agrobank has allocated RM50 million to facilitate microfinancing access through its Agro Pintar Niaga Programme (AgroPintar), alongside an additional RM5 million in i-TEKAD matching grants.

Fiscal Consolidation Pays Off For Malaysia; US Dollar Seen On Weaker Path

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fiscal consolidation efforts are beginning to bear fruit, with measures to narrow the fiscal deficit and reduce government debt gaining traction despite criticism, signalling a positive outlook for the country’s sovereign credit ratings.