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PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera financing fund under the National Entrepreneurial Group Economic Fund (Tekun) will be increased to RM500 million in 2026, from RM300 million this year, said Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Minister Steven Sim.
BANGI, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil industry is expected to remain stable and competitive next year, driven by continued emphasis on research and development (R&D), yield improvements and sustainable practices in line with global market requirements, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan has been named “MADANI Best CEO of the Year” at the inaugural MADANI Business Awards 2025 recently.
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The logistics and transport industry in Sabah and Labuan took centre stage last night as the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILT Malaysia) Sabah Section honoured industry excellence while highlighting key institutional reforms shaping the sector’s future.
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM) Sabah Section has reaffirmed its role as a key industry voice in shaping Sabah’s logistics and transport reforms, following two decades of advocacy, professional development and policy engagement.
SIPITANG, Dec 13 (Bernama) -- A strategic investment of more than RM1 billion in the development of a mini scheduled waste management facility at the Sipitang Oil and Gas Industrial Park (SOGIP) here is expected to generate new employment opportunities for the people of Sabah while supporting the growth of a sustainable, safe, and competitive industrial sector.
BUTTERWORTH, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- The Penang Regional Development Authority (PERDA) continues to strengthen its commitment to rural economic development through the launch of the Desamall@PERDA Service Truck, which functions as a mobile promotion and marketing platform for rural entrepreneurs.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Dmitry Shubov Consulting founder, Dmitry Shubov, participated in Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival in November, one of the world’s premier gatherings for financial technology (fintech) leaders.
SEREMBAN, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The Negeri Sembilan government is capable of attracting quality, high-impact investments, particularly in the electrical and electronics, semiconductor, aerospace, food technology and pharmaceutical sectors - all of which align with the targeted clusters under the Central Region industrial development plan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The government's move to raise the e-invoice exemption threshold from RM500,000 to RM1 million starting next year is expected to encourage entrepreneurs to become more competitive in advancing their businesses.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The Centre for Entrepreneur Development and Research (CEDAR) - the capacity building and training arm of SME Bank - has empowered more than 3,000 micro-entrepreneurs nationwide through the “Maju Usahawan MADANI” (MUM) initiative.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal industry contributed RM118.2 billion, or 7.94 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), in the third quarter (3Q) of 2025, supported by 1,525 registered halal exporters, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said.
