MBSB IB To Keep Ringgit's Average Forecast Around 4.00 vs US Dollar In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) is keeping its baseline forecast for the ringgit to continue to strengthen further against the US dollar, averaging in 2026 to around RM4.00 (2025: RM4.28). 

PAC Calls On Felcra To Reassess 30,000-Hectare Land Bank Goal

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended that the Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (FELCRA) revise its target for acquiring a land bank of 30,000 hectares to a more realistic level.

Govt To Ensure Public Financial Management Objectives Result In Better Fiscal Outcomes - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The government will ensure that the objectives of public financial management under the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (Act 850) are translated into better fiscal outcomes through the strengthening of a rules-based governance framework to improve transparency and accountability, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Ship, Cargo War Insurance Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) – The global maritime industry is closely monitoring rising tensions in the Middle East, with hull insurance and cargo war risk coverage skyrocketing in response to the current situation.

SC Appoints Kamal Azira, Adnan Zaylani As New Board Members

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has appointed Kamal Azira Hassan and Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid as its board members for a two-year term, effective Feb 15, 2026.

Johor To Announce 'Amazing' Investment Figures -- Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi hinted at a “more amazing” investment figure to be announced in the near future, following positive developments in the implementation of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

FMM Urges SME-Centric Incentives To Boost Innovation, Supply Chains

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) has called for stronger innovation capabilities among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers to support upgrading, localisation and participation in global value chains.

FMM Partners Four Universities To Drive Shift From OEM To OBM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) — The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with four universities to encourage local manufacturers to transition from original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to original brand manufacturers (OBM).

Stronger Ringgit Timely For New Technology Adoption -- FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit’s roughly 10 per cent appreciation against the US dollar in 2025 has lowered the cost of imported technology and equipment, making it an opportune time to adopt new software and machinery, said ber

Govt, Industry Urged To Consider Giving More AI Contracts To Local SMEs -- Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The federal and state governments, industry players and local authorities need to consider awarding more contracts related to artificial intelligence (AI) technology to local companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to accelerate the implementation and adaptation of AI technology in the economy.

Ringgit Opens Firmer Against US Dollar, Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar and other major currencies on Wednesday, supported by a softer greenback following weaker US economic data and improved global risk appetite.

MITI'S R&D&C&I Expenditure At RM335 Mln, Grant's Remaining RM55.64 Mln For Project Commitments

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has spent a total of RM335 million or 89.6 per cent of the RM374 million allocated for research and development & commercialisation and innovation (R&D&C&I) programmes as of June 30, 2025.